Tag: Southeast Asia
Malaysia calls for extension of Myanmar truce and peace plan
Myanmar’s junta chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who took power in a coup on February 1, 2021, led an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on March 27, 2021. Malaysia...
Prime Minister’s Upcoming Trip to Kuala Lumpur Emphasizes ‘Inclusivity’
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is gearing up for a trip to Kuala Lumpur to attend the 46th Asean Summit. The theme for this year's summit is "Inclusivity and Sustainability," and leaders from various countries...
Cutting Power Supply Orders Needed for Thai Utility to Myanmar: Impact and Implications
Thai Utility Ready to Cut Power Supply to MyanmarIn a significant move to combat scam operations in Myanmar, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has expressed its willingness to collaborate with security agencies to halt...
Malaysia Requests Gag Order on Ex-PM’s Bid to Reveal Royal Document
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia is at the center of a legal storm as the country's attorney-general's chambers have taken the unprecedented step of requesting a gag order on discussions related to...
Thai ESG Funds Thrive in 2024: A Look at the Boom
Thai ESG Funds Thrive in 2024: A Look at the BoomThai ESG mutual funds have experienced a significant surge in popularity among investors in 2024, with net assets under management (AUM) for the category...
Tensions Rise as China Warns of Arms Race in Region
China Warns of Arms Race in Region Amid Rising TensionsIn a dramatic turn of events, China has issued a stern warning to the Philippines, urging the withdrawal of the US Typhon missile system stationed...
Thai PM Paetongtarn reaffirms government unity in response to doubts
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reaffirmed government unity on Monday, addressing doubts stemming from an unusual round of golf between former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Stonehill golf course...
Reduced Jail Terms for 180 Ex-Terror Group Members in Indonesia
Reduced Jail Terms for 180 Ex-Terror Group Members in IndonesiaIndonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency has unveiled a groundbreaking move to recommend shortened prison sentences for over 180 former Jemaah Islamiyah members, aiming to pave the...
Deadly Grenade Attack at Tak Fair: 3 Killed, Many Injured
At least three lives were tragically lost, and many others were left injured following a deadly grenade attack at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Umphang district, Tak province, late on Friday night....
Gaza Strike Leaves Family Devastated: Relatives Share Heartbreaking Story
Smoke was seen rising over the destroyed buildings in Gaza during an Israeli bombardment on a Friday. Alaa al-Najjar, a paediatrician, was at a...
