Malaysia Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah met his counterpart from Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the ruling military junta, in the group’s first …
Gold Worth Over 8 Crores, Smuggled Through Myanmar Border, Seized
Revenue Intelligence officers have seized 15.93 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at over Rs 8 crore smuggled through the India-Myanmar border, the Finance Ministry said on Friday.
Chinese firms warned over ‘vulnerable’ overseas projects after Myanmar military junta cancels tenders, blacklists
Chinese firms investing in potentially “vulnerable” overseas opportunities have been urged to proceed with caution after reports Myanmar’s military junta cancelled tenders and blacklisted companies …
White House considering ‘empty chair’ for Myanmar at summit in Washington
The Biden administration is considering keeping an empty chair to represent the government of Myanmar that was overthrown in a military coup during an extraordinary summit to be held this week …
U.S. wants ASEAN to play more engaged role in Myanmar diplomacy – U.S. official
ASEAN has disinvited the leader of Myanmar from the grouping’s meetings and the leader of the country’s ruling junta will not attend meetings between the regional blocs leaders and U.S. President …
U.S. wants ASEAN leaders to play bigger role in Myanmar diplomacy – official
The United States wants Southeast Asian leaders to play a “more deeply engaged role” in efforts to put Myanmar back on a democratic track after a coup last year, the top U.S. official for Asia said on …
Regime’s Offer of Peace Talks is a Ruse to buy Time for Myanmar Military
With junta forces exhausted by fighting across the country, the regime wants a ceasefire with ethnic armed organizations to allow it to focus on resistance groups.
Sale of Myanmar Coup Leader’s Mansion Raises US$2 Million in Three Days
Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government (NUG … Late last month, in an unprecedented move, the NUG’s Ministry of Planning and Finance announced that it would reclaim houses and other properties …
Daughter of Myanmar Junta Crony Briefly Detained at Yangon Airport
It is unclear why officials questioned Daw Nang Lang Kham, Kanbawza Bank deputy CEO and daughter of junta-linked tycoon U Aung Ko Win; the junta later apologized.
Asean foreign ministers meeting to discuss Myanmar 5-Point Consensus issue
Malaysia said the unofficial meeting was called after tepid progress of the 5PC as the junta was uncooperative. . Read more at straitstimes.com.