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Newly elected Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai soon after being sworn in. It was his first meeting with a dignitary from Asean though he had earlier met with representatives from the US, China and Japan. Suddenly, the old flame of…

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Myanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover

Myanmar’s military government has hosted the first high-level regional meeting since the army took power last year with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and counterparts from Mekong Delta nations

The Independent UK

NZ to boycott counter-terrorism meeting over Russia, Myanmar roles

Kiwi defence officials will have no involvement in an upcoming meeting in Moscow, saying they don't want to legitimise the approaches of Russia and Myanmar.

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China's top diplomat visits Myanmar amid opposition protest

China’s top diplomat has arrived on his first visit to Myanmar since the military seized power last year to attend a regional meeting

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ASEAN special envoy making 2nd visit to strife-torn Myanmar

Cambodia’s foreign minister is visiting Myanmar as part of regional efforts to pursue peace in the country mired in violence and civil unrest since the military seized power last year

The Independent UK

6 reasons to recalibrate Thai-US ties

After years of benign neglect, Thailand is seeing some earth-shaking developments from the US, with the Biden administration apparently suddenly realising that Thailand remains a key ally in the region that has not yet been fully utilised. At this juncture, the time is right. Both countries are planning to commemorate…

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ASEAN envoy appeals to Myanmar junta to spare Suu Kyi jail

A special Southeast Asian envoy for the crisis in Myanmar on Monday urged its military rulers not to hold deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in prison, appealing for leniency ahead of a visit later this week.

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How Hanoi and New Delhi are fortifying defence ties

The maritime domain has taken centre stage in talks

The Hindu

Asean MoU puts peace first

PHNOM PENH: Defence ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to endorse peaceful resolutions to any regional conflict that may emerge at their recent summit.

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Asean should rethink its approach to Myanmar crisis, UN expert says

KUALA LUMPUR: The Southeast Asian bloc Asean should rethink its approach to engaging with Myanmar and demand specific actions and timeframes to end hostilities in the military-ruled country, a United Nations expert said on Thursday.

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ASEAN should rethink its approach to Myanmar crisis, U.N. expert says

The Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN should rethink its approach to engaging with Myanmar and demand specific actions and timeframes to end hostilities in the military-ruled country, a United Nations expert said on Thursday.

Reuters

UN expert calls for Myanmar action as death toll tops 2,000

Tom Andrews says the crisis triggered by the coup demands countries take more meaningful action to end the violence.

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UN expert: Myanmar's pledge for clean polls 'preposterous'

A U_N_ expert says military-ruled Myanmar’s promise of free and fair elections next year is “preposterous."

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Myanmar's crises: A recipe for disaster

'The military exploits [natural resources] as they like, and we do what we like," says Myint, who lives in Khamti township in north-western Sagaing region -- one of the sites with the most clashes between the Myanmar military and resistance forces. "Everyone knows that one day there'll be no more…

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Bajaj Has Big Plans For Its Future Electric Motorcycle Model Range

Bajaj, through its electric motorcycle sub-brand Chetak Technologies, is set to bolster its electric two-wheeler fleet in the very near future.

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Myanmar minister attends ASEAN defence meeting despite calls to exclude junta

Myanmar's military-appointed defence minister joined a meeting of his Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday, despite pressure from some countries in the regional bloc and pro-democracy groups to exclude the junta from such gatherings.

The Independent UK

Myanmar minister joins Southeast Asian defense meeting

Myanmar’s defense minister has been welcomed to an annual meeting of his counterparts in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations despite being sanctioned by the United States, Britain and other countries for abuses committed by his military

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Accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition and clean mobility

Endorsed and hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Energy, under the patronage of H.E. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the world’s largest organiser of energy exhibitions and conferences, dmg events, presents Future Energy Asia and Future Mobility Asia. The combination of events are dedicated to accelerating ASEAN’s energy transition…

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India and Asean at 30: What's up?

On its own, India stands tall and fearless. It long and continued civilisational linkages in the Indo-Pacific are there for all to see. One of the most frequently asked questions today is: Will India lead the Indo-Pacific region? Or, one can turn the question around: Can India lead or does…

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After China row, Australia eyes Southeast Asia as ally in trade

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged to deepen economic engagement with region amid tensions with Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Subtle diplomatic dance

Last week's visit to the kingdom by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was seen as underscoring Washington's recognition of Thailand as a significant player in the region's security.

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Jaishankar, Indonesian FM review strategic partnership at 7th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and foreign minister of Indonesia Retno Marsudi concluded the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting on Friday with a focus on bilateral cooperation in several key areas including defence and security, trade and connectivity. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Japan defence chief to hold talks with Asean

Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday he will hold a meeting of defense ministers with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) next week in Cambodia, part of efforts to keep close tabs on China's growing maritime assertiveness in the region.

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Thailand's bankrupt Myanmar policy

Few signboards foretell the global issues of our time better than what is addressed at the annual meetings of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. After a pandemic-induced two-year hiatus, the most recent SLD covered the gamut on the main stage, from the United States-China geostrategic competition and military modernisation…

The Hindu

ASEAN meet discusses remarks on the Prophet

We need to strongly reject hate speech, says Singapore foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan

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