Thai rice price surges on India, Myanmar export bans
Traders are closely watching India's decision on which countries it will sell rice to, as this will impact global rice prices.
Myanmar
Rohingyas deserve dignity, security, says UN Human Rights chief
Over a million Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh, and more than 100,000 others are being held in closed displacement camps inside Myanmar.
Rohingya refugees: Trapped in a geopolitical bind
Since the beginning of the Rohingya crisis in 2017, there has been geopolitical tensions, with the UN Security Council divided over the issue.
Myanmar eyes surge in rice exports after India curbs supply
The tightening in global supply should help revive the Southeast Asian nation’s rice shipments, which slumped 56 per cent in the first four months of the fiscal year.
36 feared dead at Myanmar jade mine after landslide
Accidents are common in poorly regulated mines of Hpakant, which has seen some of Asia's worst mining disasters, including a landslide in 2020 that killed 170 people.
Rohingya repatriation: Easier said than done
It is in the interest of the greater Asian region that the Rohingya be helped to return to their homeland, where they belong.
Unrest in Myanmar linked to ongoing ethnic strife in India’s Manipur state
As recently as July 22 and July 23, 718 Myanmar nationals had crossed over into Manipur because of ongoing clashes in Khampat in western Myanmar.
Indonesia’s Myanmar leadership key as ASEAN will flags: Analysts
Analysts have suggested the establishment of a long-term road map that contains provisions to maintain progress as the bloc’s chair rotates.
Myanmar military ramps up defences opposite Mae Hong Son
Some 3,000 soldiers from the Myanmar military army arrived in Kayah State to reinforce the army’s positions.
Thai foreign minister’s meeting with Suu Kyi goes against Asean principles: Thai Sang Thai
Thai Sang Thai Party spokesperson Tidarat Yingcharoen said this meeting may hurt the efforts of the Asean chair in negotiating a meeting with Suu Kyi.