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Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen attends an Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia, in November 2023. Photo: Pool/AP

Singapore warns Myanmar not to use Asean for ‘politics of retaliation’

Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests.

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China says Myanmar rebel chief in Yunnan for medical care, contrary to reports

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Asian Angle | Is Myanmar’s Arakan Army capable of governing Rakhine state?

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Rohingya smugglers deported from South Korea to Thailand after 5-year manhunt

The arrests expose the human trafficking crisis in Thailand, and the need for better protections for Rohingya refugees.

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Two Thai fugitives, accused of leading 24 Rohingya refugees to their deaths in a harrowing human trafficking case, have been deported back to Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s Li backs Myanmar’s ‘political transformation’ in talks with junta chief

Premier Li Qiang and visiting military leader Min Aung Hlaing also discussed the breakdown of a ceasefire brokered by Beijing earlier this year.

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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.

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Opinion | Combined China and US pressure could get warring sides to talk peace

The US may be leading peace efforts but it’s not delivering, while China is failing without leading.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

6 dead as dozens of Rohingya refugees ‘stranded’ in Indonesia by traffickers

The Incident underscores the ongoing crisis faced by the Rohingya, who are fleeing persecution in Myanmar.

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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.

‘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.

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Abu, a Rohingya refugee in Malaysia, organises activities to support young people who lack access to formal education. Photo: Steven Ooi/MSF

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.

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China’s consulate in Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, was damaged by an explosive device last week. Photo: AFP

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.

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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.

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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.

FILE: The Nayapara refugee camp in Teknaf, Bangladesh. Photo: AFP

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.

Members of the Myanmar military march at a parade in Naypyidaw to mark the country’s Independence Day last year. Photo: AFP

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.

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.

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‘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.

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The transnational organised crime threat landscape in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than in any previous point in history, the UN said. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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Opinion | 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.

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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.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (right) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Naypyitaw last month. Photo: EPA-EFE/Myanmar military information team

Asian Angle | 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.

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Protesters in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shout slogans as they celebrate Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation on August 5. Photo: AP

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.

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.

‘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.

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Pope Francis talks with Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi during a private audience at the Vatican, on May 4, 2017. Photo: Reuters

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.

Bangladeshi indigenous people chant slogans as they protest demanding the withdrawal of the military from the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo: Reuters

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.

Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in war-torn Myanmar

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Myanmar
Latest news, updates and opinion on Myanmar, covering politics, economy, society and the country’s relationships with China and India, and other countries in Southeast Asia.
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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