US journalist freed from Myanmar jail with ex-diplomat’s aid
American journalist Danny Fenster, sentenced only days ago to 11 years hard labor in Myanmar, has been freed
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UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need “life-saving” aid
The UN official's remark was made as several marked the first anniversary of the 2020 elections in Myanmar, deemed free and fair, on Monday
Former US ambassador Bill Richardson heads to Myanmar
Bill Richardson is on a private humanitarian mission and U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres was aware of the mission
Asean summit host Brunei says Myanmar is an ‘integral part’ of the bloc
Asean is facing calls to go further by suspending or even expelling Myanmar, but Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, the summit host, sought to defuse tensions.
No turning back: ASEAN leaders urged to sustain pressure against Myanmar junta
Regional leaders are to set to meet virtually this week without the coup leader in attendance.
Singapore has ‘significant financial leverage’ over Myanmar military regime: US official
In a tweet, Derek Chollet said had discussed with Singapore ways to limit the Burmese military regime's access to overseas financial assets.
Asean envoy visit still being negotiated, says Senior General
He also hoped that the upcoming Asean meeting would be held in accordance with Asean principles.
Myanmar junta won’t allow Asean envoy to meet Suu Kyi
A spokesman for the junta said the democracy icon has been charged with crimes.
Philippines falls at bottom in COVID-19 resilience report
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam also rank at the bottom in the Bloomberg list.
Myanmar’s Junta wanted spy gear on network, says Telenor
Norwegian firm hopes to sell Telenor Myanmar, says it has become difficult to operate in country.