Back-door diplomacy ‘underway’ as ASEAN seeks inroads into post-coup Myanmar
Dian Septiari The Jakarta Post Mon, February 15, 2021 ASEAN members like Indonesia have been working the diplomatic channels to set up a special ASEAN ministerial meeting to avert one […]
Asean lawmakers express concerns over Malaysia’s Emergency, urge restoration of Parliament
BY G. PRAKASH Malay Mail Tue, Feb 16, 2021 Malaysia Parliament . Photo Parliament Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR – More than 80 Southeast Asian lawmakers today expressed concern over Malaysia […]
Cambodia future opposition coalition hangs in the balance
Ben Sokhean / Khmer Times Tue, February 16, 2021 CPP spokesman Sok Eysan (L), president of the Khmer Conservative Party Real Camerin (C, L), president of the Khmer Will Party […]
Cambodia splinter parties consider coalition to challenge the ruling party
Ben Sokhean / Khmer Times Thu, February 11, 2021 Founders of the opposition Cambodia National Love Party who were ex-CNRP members speak to media at a news conference last year. […]
Singapore PM Lee earns less than most kings & queens, but more than other heads of government
Anna Maria Romero The Independent SG, Thu, February 11, 2021 Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien LoongPhoto: The Independent Singapore Thailand’s king considered richest royal in the world SINGAPORE – It’s […]
Thai expert named UN rapporteur
Niem Chheng The Phnom Penh Post Tue, February 09, 2021 Thai national Vitit Muntarbhorn is set to be the replacement for Briton Rhona Smith when the latter completes her five-year […]
Malaysia PM Muhyiddin launches long-term blueprint for Malaysian unity
BY SYED JAYMAL ZAHIID MALAY MAIL Mon, Feb 15, 2021 Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the NUP and the accompanying blueprint were the product of years of […]
‘You Messed With the Wrong Generation,’ Myanmar’s Youth Tell Coup Makers
By San Yamin Aung THE IRRAWADDY Mon, February 15, 2021 Young protesters stage a demonstration against the military coup near the Chinese Embassy in Yangon on Feb. 14. / The […]
After Failing to Condemn Coup, China Faces Daily Opposition in Myanmar
By Nan Lwin THE IRRAWADDY Mon, February 15, 2021 Anti-coup protesters hold placards at the Chinese Embassy in Yangon on Monday. / Nan Lwin / The Irrawaddy YANGON — China’s […]
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