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Thailand has been chosen by Asean members to establish an Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases.

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UN envoy and SAC: more than tit for tat

When the United Nations Secretary-General's special envoy met recently with the military junta leader of a pariah state, the expectation was probably that it would start with an exchange of pleasantries and then be followed by some serious discussion. Of course, nobody would know what the two touched upon during…

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Executions in Myanmar

The window of opportunity is narrow, but India must help bring stability

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Tackling ASEAN Crime and Justice Challenges

ASEAN just celebrated its 55th anniversary on 8 August 2022.

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India envisages free, open, inclusive and peaceful Indo-Pacific built on rules-based order: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also said that Quad—comprising the U.S., India, Japan and Australia—is the most prominent plurilateral platform

The Hindu

UN envoy tells Myanmar military to halt executions, end violence

Noeleen Heyzer held direct talks with army chief, but was unable to meet jailed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar junta hits back at Asean after being barred from meetings

Myanmar's military leadership on Wednesday lashed out at the Asean grouping of Southeast Asian countries for excluding its generals from regional gatherings, accusing it of caving to "external pressure".

Bangkok Post

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Myanmar junta hits back at ASEAN after being barred from meetings

Myanmar's military leadership on Wednesday lashed out at the ASEAN grouping of Southeast Asian countries for excluding its generals from regional gatherings, accusing it of caving to "external pressure".

Reuters

India has never been defensive about stand on buying Russian oil: S. Jaishankar in Thailand

‘I have a country that has a per capita income of two thousand dollars. These are not people who can afford higher energy prices,’ says External Affairs Minister

The Hindu

UN special envoy to Myanmar arrives on inaugural visit

United Nations special envoy Noeleen Heyzer has arrived in Myanmar on her first mission to the country since her appointment last year

The Independent UK

Indonesia’s Widodo hails ‘strong’ economy, rising global profile

Indonesian leader says country stands at ‘pinnacle’ of international leadership after winning presidency of G20.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar executions revive pressure for more sanctions

Recent executions of four democracy activists in Myanmar have reenergized efforts to get the U.S. and other governments to impose further sanctions on its army-controlled government

The Independent UK

Malaysia urges Asean states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals

Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by Asean states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia urges ASEAN states to engage Myanmar junta's rivals

Malaysia wants a clear endgame in Myanmar' faltering peace process and is advocating direct engagement by ASEAN states with the junta's opponents, and bringing other countries into the fold, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.

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Cyber Elite enlists IBM to beef up CSOC

Cyber Elite, a Bangkok-based cybersecurity service provider, is enlisting the tech power of American IT giant IBM in strengthening the capability of its Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) as it aims to become one of the key CSOC players in Asean within five years.

Bangkok Post

Asean hardens position on Myanmar

The crisis in Myanmar has dominated this year’s Asean annual ministerial meeting in Phnom Penh due to Nay Pyi Taw’s growing intransigence as well as frustration among the bloc’s key members.

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Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast as the dry season approaches and smoke haze returns in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post

Delayed Rohingya repatriation becoming a regional crisis

The future of the Rohingya people is not only a Bangladeshi issue, it is now a global issue. Bangladesh has been seeking the cooperation of regional countries and the United Nations to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya since they were first driven from Myanmar in 2017. But the results…

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Mahuta and Brownlee both urge Taiwan de-escalation

Labour and National on same page over Taiwan tensions, as John Key hits out at US politician Nancy Pelosi over her 'reckless' visit.

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy laments 'lack of trust' in Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar’s peace process and Asean will continue to shun its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, the group's special envoy said on Saturday.

The Independent UK

ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions

Cambodia’s foreign minister says efforts by Myanmar’s neighbors to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation were hindered by the country’s recent executions of four political activists

Al Jazeera

Myanmar generals banned from ASEAN until peace plan progress

Foreign ministers express disappointment at military administration’s failure to implement crisis plan.

Reuters

Strong arguments over Taiwan at 'lively' ASEAN meeting, chair says

The chair of this week's meetings of the regional bloc ASEAN said on Saturday that discussions among foreign ministers over Taiwan tensions were lively and included some strong arguments, but it was better disputes were handled with words.

Bangkok Post

Asean: No Myanmar junta at summits unless peace progress

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's foreign minister on Saturday said the Southeast Asian regional bloc had decided that Myanmar's ruling generals would remain barred from any of its meetings until they show progress on a peace plan.

Reuters

Lack of trust, political will shackling Myanmar peace process, ASEAN envoy says

A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar's peace process and the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will keep shunning its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, a special regional envoy said on Saturday.

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