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MYSTERIOUS: 38 - What They Never Told You

The crisis in Myanmar has dominated this year’s Asean annual ministerial meeting in Phnom Penh due to Nay Pyi Taw’s growing intransigence as well as frustration among the bloc’s key members.

Bangkok Post

Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast as the dry season approaches and smoke haze returns in Southeast Asia.

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Delayed Rohingya repatriation becoming a regional crisis

The future of the Rohingya people is not only a Bangladeshi issue, it is now a global issue. Bangladesh has been seeking the cooperation of regional countries and the United Nations to repatriate hundreds of thousands of Rohingya since they were first driven from Myanmar in 2017. But the results…

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Asean envoy laments 'lack of trust' in Myanmar

PHNOM PENH: A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar’s peace process and Asean will continue to shun its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, the group's special envoy said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

ASEAN special envoy to Myanmar warns on further executions

Cambodia’s foreign minister says efforts by Myanmar’s neighbors to help restore peace and normalcy to the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation were hindered by the country’s recent executions of four political activists

The Independent UK

Myanmar generals banned from ASEAN until peace plan progress

Foreign ministers express disappointment at military administration’s failure to implement crisis plan.

Al Jazeera

Strong arguments over Taiwan at 'lively' ASEAN meeting, chair says

The chair of this week's meetings of the regional bloc ASEAN said on Saturday that discussions among foreign ministers over Taiwan tensions were lively and included some strong arguments, but it was better disputes were handled with words.

Reuters

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Asean: No Myanmar junta at summits unless peace progress

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's foreign minister on Saturday said the Southeast Asian regional bloc had decided that Myanmar's ruling generals would remain barred from any of its meetings until they show progress on a peace plan.

Bangkok Post

Lack of trust, political will shackling Myanmar peace process, ASEAN envoy says

A lack of trust and political will is stifling Myanmar's peace process and the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will keep shunning its ruling generals, unless they engage opponents and make concrete progress, a special regional envoy said on Saturday.

Reuters

US ‘pursuing’ Russian prisoner swap offer to free Brittney Griner

Russia warns against “megaphone diplomacy” as the US seeks release of the WNBA star

The Independent UK

What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China

Analysis: China’s response gives little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s nuanced response to Taiwan tensions shows ‘adults are back in charge’

The Albanese government faced a powder keg moment when US congressional leader Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan. Fortunately Penny Wong was in charge

The New Daily

American diplomat’s awkward encounter with Russia and China

No eye contact among top foreign officials as Blinken enters room

The Independent UK

ASEAN slams progress on Myanmar peace plan at talks overshadowed by China-Taiwan tensions

The Association of South-East Asian Nations says it is "deeply disappointed" by the limited progress made by Myanmar's military rulers in implementing a peace agreement to end conflict in the country.

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The Independent UK

SE Asian nations criticize Myanmar, but weaker than expected

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers issued their final communique after a series of meetings in the Cambodian capital, criticizing fellow member Myanmar for its lack of progress in ending the violence there, but with weaker language than several countries had hoped for

Reuters

ASEAN 'deeply disappointed' by limited progress in Myanmar peace plan

Southeast Asia's regional bloc ASEAN is "deeply disappointed" by the limited progress made by Myanmar's military rulers in implementing a peace agreement to end the conflict in the country, a communique issued by its foreign ministers said.

Bangkok Post

Asean ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflicts'

Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China launched massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling into "open conflicts".

Bangkok Post

KBank unveils Vietnamese expansion plan

Kasikornbank (KBank) is pressing ahead with plans to become a regional digital bank, with an expansion drive in Vietnam.

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The Hindu

India maintains ‘studied silence’ on Taiwan crisis

India avoids controversy with China at a sensitive time in border talks, but doesn’t wish to claim allegiance to the “One China policy” either

The Hindu

India, ASEAN discuss key challenges in ministerial meet in Cambodia

The ASEAN is considered one of the most influential groupings in the region. India and several other countries, including the U.S., China, Japan and Australia, are its dialogue partners.

Reuters

China cancels bilateral meeting with Japan after G7 Taiwan statement

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that a meeting between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Cambodia had been cancelled.

The Hindu

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets U.S. Secretary of State in Phnom Penh

In his opening remarks at the meeting, Antony Blinken said the U.S. and India are strong proponents of the ASEAN centrality in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. State Department

The News Lens

Does ASEAN Really Need an Official “Second Language”?

If Southeast Asia really needs to have official languages, choosing all the national languages of the ASEAN countries would be a prudent move.

The Independent UK

China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is stressing his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting with their foreign ministers, which comes as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region

Bangkok Post

Asean ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark 'open conflict'

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint on Thursday as China readied massive military drills off Taiwan, warning the situation risked spiralling into "open conflicts".

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