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US and Asean bloc chair demand Myanmar immediately release Aung San Suu Kyi

Statements from US and the Philippines come after Suu Kyi held her first meeting with a foreign official since her detention in 2021

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US and Asean chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

MANILA - The US State Department and the chair of the Association of ‌Southeast Asian Nations on Friday reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

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Thailand’s grand welcome for visiting Myanmar leader sparks condemnation

Activists says pomp and pageantry of visit risk helping rehabilitate military ruler accused of overseeing brutal abuses in his country

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Myanmar working on Dawei project to connect with Thailand

Myanmar is working on the Dawei industrial project to connect with Thailand and provide Thailand with the shortest possible route to deliver its goods to West Asia, Myanmar's junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader

Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.

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Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit

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Thailand, Vietnam chase growth

As Thailand and Vietnam mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026, the relationship between two countries is entering a new era. What began as a diplomatic relationship between close neighbours has evolved into one of Asean's most important economic partnerships.

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Asean's human rights system evolves

In Southeast Asia, the main pilot for human rights initiatives is the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR). It was established over a decade ago and was foreseen by the Asean Charter. It is part of the regional ecosystem, scaling up to the Asean Foreign Ministers and the Asean…

Bangkok Post

Myanmar keen to boost ties

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday for a two day visit, marking his first trip here since becoming a civilian leader.

Bangkok Post

Talks seek to upgrade Asean-China agreement

Asean and China aim to conclude negotiations on upgrading the Asean-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA), with the goal of enacting it by the end of this year, according to the Department of Trade Negotiations.

Bangkok Post

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president's office says

The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.

Euronews

Anutin begins key visit to Indonesia

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will begin an official visit to Indonesia on Monday, the first by a Thai PM to the country in 15 years, the government said.

Bangkok Post

Asia's aging population doesn't have to be a fiscal burden. With smart planning, it can be a growth opportunity

Singapore and Japan demonstrate that longer lives can boost growth if health and labor policies align.

Fortune

Myanmar's president outlines policy road map, criticizes ASEAN peace plan

Myanmar’s president marked his government’s first 100 days in office on Friday with a speech defending his record and outlining a five-year road map for his administration

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Asean's hidden human crisis

Southeast Asia is often celebrated as a region on the rise: expanding middle classes, booming digital economies, and deepening regional integration. In 2024, the region's 11 economies reached a combined GDP of nearly US$4 trillion (133.9 trillion baht), with growth projected to climb further in 2025. Foreign investment surged even…

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Dialogue offers path to peace

Manila: Thailand and Cambodia should engage more at diplomatic levels to resolve ongoing conflicts, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy plans to visit Myanmar

Manila: Theresa P Lazaro, secretary of foreign affairs of the Philippines and the Asean Chair's Special Envoy on Myanmar, said she is scheduled to make a humanitarian visit to Myanmar in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Asean has the tools to ensure peace

The Asean annual meeting under the leadership of the Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro deserves a thumbs up. She demonstrated Asean-style diplomacy to engage and further strengthen ties and cooperation with all of Asean's partners.

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China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN

Japan and China are giving conflicting accounts about whether their foreign ministers briefly spoke last week

The Economic Times

'There are Chinese projects on territories in J-K that belong to India': MEA objects to illegal occupation

India's Ministry of External Affairs accused China of illegally occupying Indian territories. Beijing's ongoing infrastructure projects in these regions also drew strong objections from New Delhi. This statement followed discussions between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers at the ASEAN summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted previous positive engagements between…

The Economic Times

India rebuffs Pakistan's ASEAN comments, reaffirms Indus Waters Treaty abeyance

India on Friday firmly rejected Pakistan's remarks at the ASEAN forum, affirming the Indus Waters Treaty stays in abeyance until Islamabad halts cross-border terrorism. The External Affairs Ministry also dismissed claims of India causing deliberate flooding in Pakistan as baseless, attributing Chenab River surges to heavy monsoon rains.

The Independent UK

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Economic Times

India engaged with US for negotiating trade pact, govt tells Rajya Sabha

The Indian government is reviewing recent US tariff developments and remains engaged with Washington on negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. Commerce officials said consultations are ongoing with farmers, exporters, industries and other stakeholders to safeguard India’s trade interests while advancing the goal of expanding bilateral trade.

Bangkok Post

Thailand passport ranking slides, 5th in Asean

The Thai passport went slightly down in the global ranking this year, as Singapore still underlined its most powerful travel document in the ratings.

The Economic Times

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

Secretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustained effort and new ideas for resolution. Discussions also focused on escalating fighting in the Middle East and South China Sea. China defended its maritime military actions while the Philippines reported harassment.

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