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US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
Reuters, Published on 25/07/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning.
Myanmar junta chief asks Trump for sharp reduction in 40% tariff rate
Published on 11/07/2025
» Myanmar's ruling military general has asked US President Donald Trump for a reduction in the 40% tariff rate on his country's exports to the US and is ready to send a negotiation team to Washington if needed, state media reported on Friday.
Myanmar's 'my way' vs Asean norms
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 08/07/2025
» It appeared to be a done deal. During their summit on May 26, Asean leaders agreed to admit Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the regional bloc. Since then, Nay Pyi Taw has raised an unexpected objection, with the junta issuing an official statement that could potentially embarrass Asean and its current chair, Malaysia.
Will Myanmar's military plan succeed?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/06/2025
» Following the recent devastating earthquake, Myanmar's military junta leaders are facing increasing pressure at home and abroad. Despite this, they are moving forward with their five-step plan, while still implementing the Asean peace plan. The most crucial part of their plan is to hold a general election between late December 2025 and early January 2026. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has already promised this to leaders from India, China, Russia, Belarus and Asean countries.
Malaysia urges extension of Myanmar truce, pushes peace plan
Published on 25/05/2025
» Malaysia on Sunday called for extending and expanding Myanmar’s post-earthquake ceasefire, renewing pressure for the stalled five-point peace plan, according to media reports.
Thailand to press for broader international engagement with Myanmar junta
Published on 23/05/2025
» Thailand will advocate more international engagement with Myanmar at an upcoming Southeast Asia leader summit next week, the foreign minister said, in a push for international cooperation to broaden a diplomatic effort to end a protracted civil war.
Support the people's revolution
Oped, Published on 23/05/2025
» Myanmar is at a pivotal and promising historical crossroads that may resemble the transformative journey of its northern neighbour.
Myanmar junta extends post-quake truce amid reports of breaches
Published on 06/05/2025
» NAY PYI TAW — Myanmar’s military, also known as the Tatmadaw, announced an extension of a ceasefire until the end of this month, though there have been multiple reports of continued air strikes and mortar attacks on rebel-held territories during the recent truce.
US puts sanctions on Myanmar warlord and militia linked to cyber scams
Published on 06/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on a Myanmar warlord, his two sons and the militia he leads, for facilitating cyber scams, human trafficking and cross-border smuggling, the Treasury Department said.
Property win-win
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/05/2025
» Re: "Down with bad laws", (PostBag, April 27) & "Illicit foreign stakes in firms 'widespread'", (BP, April 25).