China plans rail link to Myanmar oil and gas port
BEIJING, Jan 12, 2021, Argus Media. China is planning to expand infrastructure links with the…
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[Analytics] Solar power use in Myanmar
The ASEAN Post has published articles on extreme climate in ASEAN member states such as…
Anti-Myanmar hate speech flares in Thailand over spread of Covid-19
BANGKOK, Dec 24, 2020, Reuters. “Wherever you see Myanmar people, shoot them down,” read one…
British banks under pressure over £45m loans to firm with links to Myanmar military
LONDON, Dec 20, 2020, The Guardian. Human rights groups are demanding that two of Britain’s…
Thailand unique throughout Southeast Asia in its visa amnesty policy for stranded foreigners
BANGKOK, Dec 17, 2020, Pattaya Mail. Thai authorities have issued detailed and ongoing instructions, from…
Myanmar ignoring Rohingya genocide trial measures
YANGON, Nov 25, 2020, AFP. Human rights lawyers and activists said on Monday that Myanmar…
[Analytics] Bold post-election reforms could remake Myanmar
The results of Myanmar’s 2020 elections are in: Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for…
Malaysian lawmaker calls for hate speech law after Rohingya report
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24, 2020, Reuters. An opposition lawmaker called on Tuesday for Malaysia to…
Myanmar refugee camp locked down after an infected migrant found crossing Thai jungle border
BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2020, TNA. The Umpiem refugee camp in Phop Phra district was locked…
Three die in landmine blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine state
SITTWE, Nov 18, 2020, The Irrawaddy. Three civilians were killed and six others seriously injured…
Official results show another election landslide for Myanmar’s ruling NLD
YANGON, Nov 16, 2020, The Irrawaddy. National League for Democracy (NLD) candidates won 920 (or…
15 countries sign RCEP, the world’s largest trade pact
SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2020, ST. The world’s largest trade pact was inked on Sunday (Nov…
Suu Kyi’s party pledges unity govt after election ‘landslide’ in Myanmar
YANGON, Nov 13, 2002, Reuters. Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party said on…
Solidary – key to ASEAN’s success: Vietnam’s PM
HANOI, Nov 12, 2020, VNA. Solidarity is the foundation of ASEAN cooperation and the key…
Virtual ASEAN summit opens with pandemic high on agenda
HANOI, Nov 12, 2020, Kyodo. The leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations kicked…