JAKARTA – The world risks a “great fracture” of its economic and financial systems, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said …
Global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens
JAKARTA – The world risks a “great fracture” of its economic and financial systems, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said …
Singapore Shamed for Vital Role in Supporting War Crimes in Myanmar
To underscore the Singapore’s vital role in the supply of funds, weapons, and related equipment to Myanmar’s junta, advocacy group Justice For Myanmar (JFM) has launched a “Dirty Over 30” list …
Bangladesh President Calls for Durable Solution to Myanmar Crisis
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin (2nd L) and his spouse Rebecca Sultana (L), are welcomed by Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo (2nd R) and First Lady Iriana Widodo upon their arrival for the ASEAN Summit in Jakarta on September 5, 2023. ADEK BERRY/Pool via REUTERS Reuters
UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens
The world risks a “great fracture” of its economic and financial systems, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday at a summit with Southeast Asia’s ASEAN bloc, China, the United …
US VP Harris: US Will Continue to Press Myanmar to Foster Democracy
JAKARTA (Reuters) – United States Vice President Kamala Harris said on Wednesday in a meeting with Southeast Asian leaders that her country would continue to press strife-torn Myanmar to foster a path to democracy. She also announced the establishment of a new U.S.-ASEAN centre in Washington.
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi denied ‘urgent care’, says son
The youngest son of Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi said she has been denied urgent medical care. Kim Aris said the military junta ruling the country blocked prison authorities’ request for “urgent care”. Prison sources told BBC Burmese Ms Suu Kyi, 78, has been suffering severe toothaches, leaving her unable to eat.
ASEAN chair’s Myanmar business links ‘hypocrisy’
Indonesia has been accused of hypocrisy for championing a stronger regional response to the crisis in Myanmar while seeking investment opportunities in the country’s infrastructure and critical …
ASEAN Tweaks Its Approach Toward Military-Ruled Myanmar
The Southeast Asian bloc has taken a number of small but important steps forward in its handling of the country’s crisis.
Conflict-riven Myanmar cedes upcoming ASEAN chair to Philippines
Myanmar has ceded its turn to chair the Southeast Asian regional bloc, an official confirmed on Tuesday, after the group agreed that an existing but widely criticised peace plan will continue to guide …