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ASEAN urges ‘Myanmar-owned and led solution’ to crisis triggered by coup

Laos, which is chairing group this year, stresses need for engagement as thousands killed in three years of violence.

Al Jazeera

A closer look at Myanmar’s discontent

In its engagement with Myanmar, India needs to factor in the political realities

The Hindu

ASEAN's Challenges in South China Sea & Myanmar Conflict

This article discusses the challenges faced by ASEAN in addressing the South China Sea tensions and the civil war in Myanmar under Laos' leadership.

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Japan bolsters security ties with neighbors at summit amid tensions with China

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations adopted a joint vision that emphasizes security and economic cooperation, amid growing tensions with China.

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Japan and ASEAN bolster ties at summit focused on security amid China tensions

Leaders from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, marking their 50th anniversary of friendship, are meeting at a special summit and expected to adopt a joint vision that places greater emphasis on security cooperation amid growing tensions with China in regional seas

The Independent UK

Japan, ASEAN To Boost Security Ties With Eye On China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost "maritime security cooperation", according to a draft statement seen by AFP from a summit that kicked off Saturday against the backdrop of growing tensions in the South China Sea.

International Business Times

Malaysia joins Thailand and Sri Lanka in granting visa-free entry for Indians

Malaysia grants 30-day visa-free entry to Indian, Chinese citizens to promote tourism. PM Anwar Ibrahim said security screenings will be conducted for all visitors. 8 ASEAN countries already enjoy such facility.

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India launches five-day Millets Festival in Indonesia to raise awareness and create markets for millets-based products in ASEAN

India launches 5-day Millets Festival in Jakarta to raise awareness for millets as sustainable food choice. ASEAN-India Millets Festival jointly organised by Indian Mission to ASEAN and Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Exhibition features FPOs, start-ups & Indian chefs.

The Hindu

War in Myanmar: On the junta and restoring democracy

Major regional players, along with ASEAN, should play a more proactive role to achieve a ceasefire in Myanmar

The Independent UK

ASEAN defense chiefs call for immediate truce, aid corridor in Israel-Hamas war

Southeast Asian defense ministers have expressed “profound concern” over the loss of civilian lives in the Israel-Hamas war and called for an immediate truce and creation of a humanitarian corridor to deliver aid

The Conversation

Myanmar’s military junta appears to be in terminal decline

Myint Swe, the acting president of Mynamar’s military government, has warned that the country “will be split into various parts” after his armed forces suffered huge territorial losses to resistance fighters recently. His response was to call on Mynamar’s people to support his military forces, a call that is likely,…

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Unimpeded freedom of navigation vital: Rajnath

India committed to freedom of navigation, supports UNCLOS, appreciates ASEAN's role in promoting dialogue and consensus. Rajnath Singh held bilateral talks with counterparts from Indonesia and Vietnam. India committed to work with ASEAN and Plus countries to ensure peace, prosperity & security.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar military admits facing ‘heavy assaults’ from anti-coup forces

Spokesperson says opponents dropping ‘hundreds’ of drones on military outposts as offensive pushes forward.

The Conversation

Biden-Xi meeting at APEC a reminder of the importance of global summits in dangerous times

For three decades, the leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum have met to advance their shared interests in improving trade and investment across the region.

The Independent UK

ASEAN defense chiefs call for the fighting in Gaza to cease, but they struggle to address Myanmar

Southeast Asian defense ministers called for the fighting in Gaza to cease and for the world to collaborate on setting up humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza, but they struggled on how to address the civil strife in Myanmar

The Hindu

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Jakarta

Rajnath Singh to attend 10th ADMM-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia. He'll present India's views on regional security challenges and hold bilateral meetings with Defence Ministers of participating nations

Al Jazeera

Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast Asia

Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.

The Hindu

India, Malaysia looking at reviewing 2011 trade pact: Malaysian Foreign Minister Kadir

India and Malaysia are firming up a framework to conduct trade in national currencies and review the 12-yr CECA to include new domains. EAM Jaishankar and Malaysian FM discussed ways to boost ties, incl. defence cooperation. India provided 170,000 metric tonnes of non-basmati rice to Malaysia. FM Kadir said ASEAN…

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