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Rare earths in spotlight amid US-China tensions, Myanmar turmoil
Armed rebels have taken control of a mining centre, and the US election outcome could be anyone’s guess.
4 Nov 2024 - 10:32PM
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Combined China and US pressure could get warring sides to talk peace
1 Nov 2024 - 6:01AM
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6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ in Indonesia by traffickers
31 Oct 2024 - 4:43PM
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Myanmar ‘risks becoming a forgotten crisis’, UN envoy warns
Criminal networks operating from Myanmar have spiralled ‘out of control’ with 3.4 million people displaced by fighting, special envoy says.
30 Oct 2024 - 11:42AM
‘I’m unwanted here’: Rohingyas’ Malaysian dreams dashed amid prejudice
Members of the persecuted Muslim minority struggling to access education and jobs find solace in volunteering and supporting their community.
28 Oct 2024 - 1:51PM
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Consulate attack highlights China’s ‘delicate’ balancing act in Myanmar
Blast raises doubt over whether military government can protect Chinese assets and comes ahead of possible China visit by junta chief, analysts say.
27 Oct 2024 - 3:34PM
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Can Malaysia unite Asean on South China Sea and Myanmar conflicts?
As Asean chair, Malaysia and its prime minister face the daunting challenge of bridging deep divides over critical regional issues.
26 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
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‘Solemn protest’: China demands justice from Myanmar over consulate attack
Foreign ministry also asks Myanmar to ‘step up security for Chinese institutions, projects and personnel’ after the incident in Mandalay.
21 Oct 2024 - 8:33PM
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Boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya sighted near western Indonesia
The boat is anchored off the coast of South Aceh district, with at least one dead body on board.
19 Oct 2024 - 5:53PM
China consulate in Myanmar hit with explosive device
The blast occurred at the consulate office in central Mandalay, south of the Royal Palace, around 7pm local time on Friday.
20 Oct 2024 - 10:33AM
Asean urges accord on South China Sea code, end to Myanmar violence
The Asean chair’s statement stressed the need for dialogue on the South China Sea while Thailand offered to host fresh talks on Myanmar.
13 Oct 2024 - 3:58PM
Southeast Asia’s war on dissent captured in Malaysia-Cambodia extradition
As Southeast Asian countries band together to silence critics, advocates call for an urgent reassessment of human rights policies.
21 Oct 2024 - 11:46AM
‘Evolving’ Southeast Asia scammers stole up to US$37 billion in 2023: UN
The UN says the region has become a hotbed for money laundering, and illegal gambling, with criminal groups using advanced technologies to expand operations.
7 Oct 2024 - 5:35PM
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Can China’s military jets find favour in arms markets dominated by US, Russia?
From Central Asia to Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Chinese-made warplanes offer an alternative to an increasing number of nations.
2 Oct 2024 - 10:29PM
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Asean needs a plan to navigate choppy US-China relations
The regional grouping is at a crossroads, under pressure from its own citizens to do better amid high anxiety over major power competition.
1 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
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Will Myanmar’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid help the junta restore its reputation?
The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread.
29 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
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Is Asia’s democracy in retreat? Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand
Political shifts across Asia show the struggles of democratic movements – and why backing despots is not always a safe bet.
28 Sep 2024 - 12:00PM
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X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge’s orders: source
X complied with orders to block certain accounts from platform and pay fines imposed for not complying with court orders, lawyers said.
27 Sep 2024 - 2:47AM
Tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks amid Thailand’s climate crisis
The country is still dealing with flash floods since Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed hundreds of people across Southeast Asia.
26 Sep 2024 - 2:13PM
‘We must do something’: Pope offers Vatican refuge to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s former leader, has been detained by the military since it overthrew her government in a 2021 coup.
24 Sep 2024 - 5:52PM
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Chittagong Hill Tracts sectarian violence sews fear among ethnic minorities
The violence was sparked by the lynching of a Bengali man, triggering retaliatory attacks and protests calling for justice.
21 Sep 2024 - 9:25PM
India’s Manipur ‘vigilant’ over influx of 900 militants from Myanmar
Since May of 2023, the conflict between Meitei and Kuki minority communities has resulted in at least 237 dead and over 60,000 displaced.
21 Sep 2024 - 9:36PM
Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in war-torn Myanmar
18 Sep 2024 - 5:05PM
Hong Kong, Dubai to boost efforts on sustainable finance as climate risk mount
Global climate finance must increase by at least sixfold to US$8.5 trillion annually through 2030 to prevent global warming, a US non-profit says.
16 Sep 2024 - 9:52PM
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Myanmar’s death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises to 113, many others missing
The typhoon earlier hit Vietnam, northern Thailand and Laos, killing scores of people and causing major damage.
15 Sep 2024 - 11:57PM
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Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods
Myanmar’s military rulers have appealed for help as heavy rains and floods force hundreds of thousands from their homes.
14 Sep 2024 - 12:00PM
US plans to sanction prominent Cambodians linked to scam factories
At least one high-profile person close to Cambodia’s top political leaders is among those that would be targeted, sources say.
12 Sep 2024 - 5:21PM
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Typhoon Yagi: floods sweep away village in Vietnam as death toll passes 150
Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have also been hit by floods in the aftermath of the region’s worst storm in decades, with more deaths reported.
11 Sep 2024 - 8:18PM
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Myanmar
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Capital
Naypyidaw
Head of State
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing
Head of Government
Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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