Myint Swe, Myanmar’s acting president and a former general sanctioned by the US for his role in a 2021 coup, died at the age of 74 from Parkinson’s disease and related neurological disorders.
Myanmar’s Acting President Dies at 74
Myint Swe, who became Myanmar’s acting president after the 2021 coup that ousted the civilian government, has died at the age of 74. He had been on medical leave for over a year, with his duties being ...
Myanmar’s named figurehead president ex-general dies
Myanmar’s military-appointed figurehead president -- suspended from service since last year due to declining health -- died on Thursday, a junta ...
Australia U23 suffer opening ASEAN Women’s defeat to Myanmar
The Group B action of the ASEAN Women's Championship has begun with Myanmar claiming a plucky 2-1 win over Australia U23.
ASEAN Women’s champions Philippines’ response shows they could still be the team to beat
In matching their rivals' dominant starts, ASEAN Women's champions Philippines showed they could still be the team to beat.
US Intelligence Flight Detected on China’s Doorstep
A U.S. spy plane flew a probing flight deep into the contested South China Sea on Wednesday, flight data showed.
US ethane curbs will make contracting to China harder, Energy Transfer says
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON (Reuters) -Recent U.S. restrictions on ethane exports to China will likely make it more difficult to contract with Chinese companies, even though they have already been lifted,
Hong Kong’s New World shares, bonds surge on report of take-private talks
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Shares and bonds of Hong Kong property developer New World Development surged on Thursday after a media report on a potential take-private deal. Financial news provider Octus ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Swire Pacific warns of uncertain outlook after posting 2% interim profit drop
Real estate division Swire Properties is making good progress with its US$12.7 billion investment plan, chairman Guy Bradley says. ( read original story ...)
Qatar’s Banking Sector Shows Steady Growth In June 2025
Qatar's banking sector experienced robust growth across key indicators in June 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest report released by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB). The ... ( read original story ...)