Key Asean members to skip Thai-hosted Myanmar talks amid criticism
By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S caretaker government was preparing to host talks with the foreign minister of Myanmar’s military junta on Monday (June 19), a day later than planned, as key Southeast Asian nations signalled they would stay away from the divisive meeting. Bangkok has been pushing to reengage with Myanmar’s generals […]
Read MoreAmnesty urges Thai govt to help stop bloodshed in Myanmar
AN AMNESTY International Thailand team this morning (Oct. 16) marched to the UN building on Ratchadamnoen Nok road and submitted a letter in which the Thai government was asked to help stop the bloodshed in Myanmar as host of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit that starts today and ends on Saturday Oct. 19, […]
Read MorePrayut says he is still fine after Hun Sen catches Covid
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha said this afternoon (Nov. 15) that he is still fine and frequently undergoes Covid-19 test after it was revealed that Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen tested positive and had to leave the Group of 20 meetings in Bali earlier in the day, Matichon newspaper said. Questioned whether he had got […]
Read MoreCambodian leader leaves G-20 early after Covid-19 diagnosis
By AP and published by Toronto Star Nusa Dua, Indonesia — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said today (Nov. 15) he has Covid-19 and is leaving the Group of 20 meetings in Bali, just days after hosting US President Joe Biden and other world leaders for a summit in his country’s capital. The diagnosis […]
Read MoreBiden says US-Asean pact to address ‘biggest issues of our time’
By Reuters and published by CNA Phnom Penh – Southeast Asian heads of government held talks today (Nov. 12) with visiting global leaders including US President Joe Biden, who hailed the launch of a new US-Asean pact as a critical step towards tackling “the biggest issues of our time”. In his first visit to […]
Read MoreUkraine boosts Southeast Asia ties with peace accord
By David Rising and Sopheng Cheang, AP, and published by ABC News Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Ukraine signed a peace accord today (Nov. 10) with Southeast Asian nations, a largely symbolic act that comes as Kyiv seeks to shore up international support in isolating Russia. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba signed the “Treaty on […]
Read MoreMyanmar hosts 1st regional meeting since army takeover
By AP and published by VOA News MYANMAR’S military government today (July 4) hosted the first high-level regional meeting since the army took power last year with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and counterparts from Mekong Delta nations. State broadcaster MRTV reported that Wang met with his colleagues from Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam […]
Read MoreBiden names envoy to Asean, stressing US attention
By AP and published by US News & World Report Washington – US President Joe Biden on Friday announced he’s nominating one of his top national security aides as ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, aiming to underscore his administration’s commitment to the Pacific region. Biden announced his decision to nominate Yohannes Abraham, […]
Read MoreBiden looks to nudge Asean leaders to speak out on Russia
By AP and published by US News & World Report Washington — US President Joe Biden is looking to nudge southeast Asian leaders to be more outspoken about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the issue continues to be a delicate one for many members of the region’s 10-country alliance with deep ties to Moscow. Biden […]
Read MoreRally held in front of US embassy to draw attention to Thai political prisoners
TWO activist groups held a rally in front of the US embassy this afternoon (May 10) to send a message to US President Joe Biden and Asean leaders that they also focus on Thai political prisoners at their talks this week, Matichon newspaper said. The Asean-US Special Summit is being held in Washington with […]
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