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Myanmar's Suu Kyi hit with new convictions, jail term
AFP, Published on 10/01/2022
» YANGON: A Myanmar junta court on Monday convicted Aung San Suu Kyi of three criminal charges, sentencing her to four years in prison in the latest in a slew of cases against the ousted civilian leader.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi given 4 years’ jail over walkie-talkies - source
AFP, Published on 10/01/2022
» A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Monday sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in jail on several charges that included the possession of unlicensed walkie-talkies, a source familiar with the proceedings said.
Guessing games
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/01/2022
» Re: "Cambodia: Asean's spoiler or saviour?" (BP, Jan 4). Once again, Mr Kavi's forecast about Cambodia's role in Asean is like any horoscope.
Cambodia: Asean's spoiler or saviour?
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/01/2022
» Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen will be the Tatmadaw's first guest of honour in Nay Pyi Taw this weekend. Whatever the outcome of his two-day trip, it will have both intended and unintended consequences for the future of the Asean process, especially the five-point consensus (FPC). For nearly a year since the coup on Feb 1, Asean has assumed the role of peacemaker, going strictly by the book to ensure that the crisis in Myanmar would come to an end through the grouping's agency and good practices.
Brands Walk Fine Line With Olympic Pitches Amid Criticism Over Beijing
Business, Published on 27/12/2021
» Advertisers are treading carefully when it comes to peddling their products and services during February's Beijing Winter Olympics, which have been shrouded by criticism over China's human-rights record.
Over 4,400 Myanmar refugees flee to Thailand to escape fighting
Kyodo News, Published on 22/12/2021
» Over 4,400 people from Myanmar have fled into the country since Thursday last week to escape clashes between government soldiers and an armed ethnic minority group, the Thai military said Wednesday.
Myanmar junta court postpones Suu Kyi verdict
AFP, Published on 20/12/2021
» YANGON: A Myanmar junta court on Monday postponed giving its verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi's trial for illegally importing and possessing walkie talkies, a source with knowledge of the case said.
Who Blinks first?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/12/2021
» Re: "Implications of Blinken's aborted visit," (Opinion, Dec 17).
Kirin files for arbitration to end deal with Myanmar military entity
Published on 06/12/2021
» TOKYO: Kirin Holdings Co said on Monday it has filed for commercial arbitration to terminate its joint venture partnership with Myanma Economic Holdings Public Co, calling for a "fair and just" process to end its deal in the beer business with the Myanmar military-linked entity.
Myanmar junta jails Suu Kyi for 4 years
Published on 06/12/2021
» YANGON: Myanmar's junta jailed ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday for four years for incitement against the military and breaching Covid rules, a government spokesman told AFP, the first of a series of possible sentences that could see the Nobel laureate imprisoned for decades.