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The Myanmar government will disburse low-interest loans from the State Economic Promotion Fund, aiming to promote the country ...
As traditional heavyweights of the region, Vietnam and Thailand were always going to be among the main contenders of the ...
ASEAN's model of consensus and non-interference is no longer fit for purpose in today's geopolitical climate, and its ...
The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN has agreed that an election in Myanmar was not a priority and is urging the country's ruling ...
The head of Myanmar's military government made a rare appearance at a ceremony on Saturday honoring General Aung San, an ...
Timor-Leste's very own Luís Figo and Vabio Canavaro are living up to their legendary namesakes at the ASEAN U-23 Championship ...
Traditional principles are clashing with urgent need for coordinated response to the threat of transnational crime, say ...
ASEAN itself faces a dilemma: Thailand and Vietnam, supported by Cambodia and Laos, have advocated for accepting the coup, in line with ASEAN’s traditional focus on non-interference.Indonesia, ...
Ultimately, there is debate as to how much Myanmar’s junta would even listen to ASEAN, though Min Aung Hlaing’s presence at the summit suggests he is keen for regional recognition of his rule.
ASEAN leaders take part in the bloc’s special summit on Myanmar in Jakarta, Indonesia, April 24, 2021. Credit: INFOFOTO Brunei “ASEAN’s failure to move beyond its moribund consensus should ...
As Myanmar gears up to host this weekend’s ASEAN Regional Forum, it may find that its role is both a blessing and a curse. While Myanmar welcomes its chance in the spotlight as ASEAN Chair, that ...
For most world leaders, tariff letters from US President Donald Trump mean a big headache. But for one Southeast Asian ...