Myanmar court rejects Reuters appeal
A court in Myanmar has rejected the appeal for two Reuters reporters who were jailed for seven years after a farcical trial that has...
Suu Kyi set for PM role
Suu Kyi has been generous with ministerial portfolios, taking four for herself. Source: Flickr
Aung San Suu Kyi plans to create a role for herself...
Sister of murdered backpacker slams Thai police
The Thai police have a poor reputation domestically and internationally. Source: Wikipedia
The sister of murdered backpacker Hannah Witheridge has described Thailand as a “dangerous...
Suu Kyi makes surprise appearance at peace talks
Aung San Suu Kyi adds creditability to the government’s troubled peace process. Source: Wikimedia
Aung San Suu Kyi's surprise move to join Myanmar peace talks,...
Myanmar deserves better than Aung San Suu Kyi
Next year Myanmar’s voters are due to go to the polls in their second democratic general election since the disastrous military coup of 1962....
Thais eye luxury tourist market
Impoverished Tanintharyi Region remains a potential tourist goldmine for Myanmar. Source: Wikimedia
Thailand's Andaman coastal provinces are keen to expand maritime tourism to Myanmar's vast,...
Rohingya rapes rampant: NGOs
Rohingya had no history of attacking the security services before October 9 and conclusive evidence has not yet been provided. Source: Flickr
Human rights groups...
ASEAN to focus on virus outbreak; set aside visa talks ‘for now’
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are not yet keen on bringing to the table any talks about visa exemptions and...
Suu Kyi asks US to stop saying ‘Rohingya’
Aung San Suu Kyi welcomes US President Barack Obama to her home in Yangon in 2012. Source: Wikimedia
Myanmar recognises 135 ethnic groups but refuses to add the Rohingya Muslims of...
Buddhists rage at US ‘Rohingya’ condolence
The waters off Sittwe are often treacherous. Source: Wikimedia
Buddhist monks and several hundred other protesters have marched on the US Embassy in Yangon to...
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Vaccine negligence undermining Asia Pacific’s coronavirus response
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Hundreds tried for treason in Cambodia
One hundred thirty-seven Cambodians are facing treason charges allegedly for plotting an attack against the government in 2019.
A report by Al Jazeera on Thursday...
Indonesia mass vaccination begins; younger generation first in line
Indonesia began with its mass vaccination program on Wednesday which focused on the younger working-age population and not the elderly.
According to reports, Indonesian President...