Southeast Asia expresses concern over ‘arms race’ in region
Self-restraint, adherence to international law and dialogue-led resolutions using ASEAN mechanisms must be exercised to prevent an open conflict, ASEAN ministers reiterated in a…
Myanmar
Myanmar’s ‘best equipped’ ethnic armed group moves into strategic northern town
The United Wa State Army or UWSA has close ties to China, which analysts say supplies much of its weaponry, as per a report by Reuters.
ASEAN can never be a proxy, Indonesia reasserts at ministerial meeting
Navigating regional tensions sparked by the US-China rivalry and territorial disputes in the South China Sea have become important talking points, with top diplomats urging the…
Myanmar junta, ethnic armed group claim control of military regional headquarters
Northern Shan state has been rocked by fighting since late June when an alliance of ethnic armed groups renewed an offensive against the military along the highway to China’s…
Myanmar junta official ‘hopeful’ for Myanmar to regain normal status in Asean
“We are very much hopeful, very hopeful,” said Dr Khin Thidar Aye, director-general of the Asean affairs department in Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Laos. “If…
SE Asian unity urged for South China Sea as top diplomats meet at ASEAN foreign minister talks
Hopes are not high that the talks in Vientiane will result in significant progress on the South China Sea issue, such as a code of conduct for nations operating in the body of…
ASEAN set to meet amid security tensions
In-depth talks on the Myanmar crisis, the Code of Conduct on the disputed South China Sea, and keeping the region free from nuclear weapons are expected during the 57th Foreign…
In Myawaddy, Thai baht rises to record high, price of Thai products more than doubles
Edible oils, drinks, building materials, and consumer goods are imported to the local market through the Myawaddy border.
Beautiful, versatile Kebaya: Uniting Southeast Asia with fashion and heritage
The Kebaya is worn by women in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, southern Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Cambodia, expressing Southeast Asia’s diverse and…
Go back to your country – Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
Clashes have rocked Myanmar's western frontiers since the Arakan Army attacked security forces in November. Hundreds of Myanmar troops have taken refuge in India and Bangladesh…