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Asian shares slump as Mideast risk rises
Published on 20/04/2024
» RECAP: Asian stocks plunged yesterday as broad risk aversion swept through markets on escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and worries about higher-for-longer US rates.
Fragile unity pushes Myanmar junta to the brink
Reuters, Published on 18/04/2024
» MYAWADDY - Myawaddy, a critical trading post in Myanmar that rebel forces seized from the ruling junta last week, offers a glimpse of dynamics playing out across the Southeast Asian country as its vaunted military reels from battlefield losses.
Myanmar rebels confident of holding Myawaddy
Published on 16/04/2024
» MYAWADDY, Myanmar - A senior rebel commander has vowed to hold the strategic area of Myawaddy near the Thai border with Myanmar before turning it over to the Karen National Union (KNU), the rebels’ political wing.
Junta soldiers await help to retake Myawaddy
Post Reporters, Published on 14/04/2024
» About 100 Myanmar soldiers are reportedly waiting for reinforcements from the junta to re-take the key border trade hub of Myawaddy, which was recently captured by ethnic armed groups.
Govt to boost rice exports to Philippines
Online Reporters, Published on 14/04/2024
» The government is seeking to increase rice exports to the Philippines now that the Southeastern Asian nation is expected to import more rice than previously forecast this year.
Myanmar's rebel offensive hits close to home
News, Published on 14/04/2024
» Since the 2021 coup in Myanmar, the military regime continues to face resistance from armed rebel groups which have managed to push troops from several strongholds.
Karen Union 'committed' to peace, security
Published on 14/04/2024
» The Karen National Union (KNU) says it is committed to establishing cross-border security and working with Thailand and international organisations to ensure peace and safety on both sides of the border.
Srettha orders border secured
News, Published on 13/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he had instructed the armed forces to secure the border with Myanmar and not allow any military aircraft from the neighbouring country to enter Thai airspace as fighting there has intensified.
Exodus to Thailand continues after fall of Myawaddy
Reuters, Published on 12/04/2024
» TAK - A stream of people, some fearing air strikes, queued at a border crossing to flee Myanmar on Friday, a day after the strategically vital town of Myawaddy near Thailand fell to anti-junta resistance that is gaining strength.
Thailand, Vietnam give ties big boost
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 12/04/2024
» Thailand and Vietnam have agreed to turn their relationship into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the aim of achieving bilateral trade targets, sustainable development strategies, political-diplomatic and defence security cooperation and mutual benefits on people-to-people domains.