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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.
Asean tells Myanmar junta peace, not election, is priority
Published on 19/01/2025
» LANGKAWI, Malaysia - Southeast Asian nations told Myanmar's military government on Sunday its plan to hold an election amid an escalating civil war should not be its priority, urging the junta to start dialogue and end hostilities immediately.
Myanmar crisis hits 'fatigue' level
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 16/07/2024
» Nearly three and a half years since the military coup in February 2021, the crisis in Myanmar shows no signs of resolution. The internecine war between the military junta, known as the State Administration Council (SAC), and the various ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) continues unabated, with no endgame in sight.
Humanitarian corridor from Myanmar wars planned in Tak
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/01/2024
» Thailand will set up a safe zone in Tak for international operations to help Myanmar people fleeing the fighting in their home country, with an eye to expanding the corridor to other border areas.
Asean endorses Thai initiative for Myanmar
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/01/2024
» Luang Prabang: Asean and Myanmar have welcomed Thailand's initiative to create a safe zone to provide humanitarian assistance as part of efforts to help solve the Myanmar crisis.
ASEAN URGED TO BECOME CONNECTED HUA HIN ASEAN FOREIGN MINISTER’S RETREAT
Published on 05/09/2013
» Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said that attention should be paid to lift ASEAN internal connectivity to a new height while pursuing the essential principles of the group in outlining a post-2015 vision.
Asean foreign ministers to meet in Hua Hin
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 13/08/2013
» Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) will gather in Hua Hin on Wednesday to discuss ways to strengthen the grouping once it becomes a single community in 2015.
Island rows cap Asean meet agenda
News, Thanida Tansubhapol, Published on 10/07/2012
» PHNOM PENH : Competing claims of sovereignty over islands and maritime zones in the South China Sea were high on the agenda at the 45th Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting (AMM) that kicked off yesterday.