ASEAN tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Malaysia wants to know what Myanmar has in mind, says Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Hong Kong, Thai officials in talks to combat Southeast Asian scam centres
The United Nations says border towns in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar have become regional hubs for telecom and other online fraud.
Wed Jan 15 2025
ASEAN Plus Three strengthen rice reserves for potential climate crisis
Rice-dependent nations like the Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam face extreme weather harming food production.
Wed Jan 08 2025
Chinese actor missing near Thai-Myanmar border found, Thai officials say
According to Thai Police, a thorough investigation is underway as the incident has characteristics similar to human trafficking.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats after nearly 200 detained
In recent years, Malaysia has turned away boats carrying Rohingya refugees and rounded up thousands in crowded detention centres.
Sat Jan 04 2025
Myanmar says 2024 census shows population of 51.3 mln
Myanmar said its 2024 census found a population of 51.3 million, slightly smaller than 10 years ago
Wed Jan 01 2025
How Myanmar’s junta is suppressing information about a hunger crisis
The secrecy surrounding hunger research in Myanmar has hindered relief organisations efforts to raise money for humanitarian aid.
Sun Dec 22 2024
ASEAN will want inclusive Myanmar election, Thailand says
If there is an election, ASEAN would want an inclusive process that included all stakeholders, says Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Chinese security companies are putting boots on the ground in Myanmar. It could go disastrously wrong
China has decided to unequivocally back the junta after years of hedging its bets.
Thu Dec 12 2024
India questions Musk's Starlink for more clues in $4.2 bil drug smuggling case
Police seized more than 6,000 kg of meth in late November in a Myanmar boat carrying sacks of suspected contraband, and found Starlink Mini internet device had been used.
Mon Dec 09 2024
ASEAN ministers to discuss Myanmar at Thailand meeting, Indonesia says
The meeting is expected to start on Dec. 20, Roy Soemirat says, and Indonesia's foreign minister is expected to attend.
Thu Dec 05 2024
Why Myanmar's travel-shy leader could be difficult to arrest
Here are some facts about Min Aung Hlaing, his alleged crimes and reaction.
Fri Nov 29 2024
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign
The judges will decide if Gen. Min Aung Hlaing bears responsibility for Rohingya deportation and persecution in Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why has ethnic violence escalated in India's Manipur state again?
The state of 3.2 million people, which borders Myanmar, has been hit by a fresh spate of violence over the last week.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Facebook, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram are online platforms preferred by scammers - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says the losses from scams and fraud committed on these platforms easily reached hundreds of millions of ringgit.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Man executed for causing heavy casualties in south China car-ramming case
Fan Weiqiu was convicted ramming his car into the crowd at a sports centre in November last year, causing heavy casualties.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Gov't not rushing to achieve developed nation status - Rafizi
Rafizi Ramli says the country is now in a good position, attracting foreign investors and being seen as a strategic gateway to ASEAN.
Mon Jan 20 2025
South Korea's Yoon shuns questioning as security tightened after court rampage
Authorities says security was being beefed up at the Seoul Detention Centre where Yoon Suk-Yeol is being held as a pre-trial inmate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump is the first US president since the 19th century to win a second term after losing the White House.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Sim: Malaysia's labour market faces significant challenges posed by three paradoxes
Steven Sim says the first paradox is the low median wage, which does not align with the country's low unemployment rate.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Mugshot, khaki uniform and solitary cell for South Korea's detained President Yoon
Here's some facts about the facility and what is expected to unfold for the former prosecutor-turned-president.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump says to repeal Biden's multiple executive orders within hours of inauguration
Trump says the executive orders he is about to sign includes border security, energy, federal government spending, TikTok, DEI programmes.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Trump's return adds new twist to Western firms' Russia exit dilemma
Donald Trump's mere arrival may give some companies the political cover to stay on in Russia.
Mon Jan 20 2025
Slim chance of Trump 2.0 reversing Biden's proposed AI chip export controls
Investment bank says it sees "little chance" for a complete overturn of that decision by the incoming Trump administration.
Mon Jan 20 2025