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Myanmar junta dissolves Suu Kyi’s political party

The National League for Democracy (NLD) party was among 40 political parties that were unable to meet the ruling military’s registration deadline for an election…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s military-controlled election commission

March 29, 2023

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Cambodia, Malaysia agree to bolster ties

Cambodia, Malaysia vow to further advance ties, cooperation…reports Asian Lite News Cambodia and Malaysia on Monday vowed to further promote their bilateral relations and cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, energy, agriculture, education,

March 28, 2023

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India a ray of hope for mired South-east Asia

As an Asian power aware of the difficulties in engaging with China, India serves as a partner for Southeast Asian countries…reports Asian Lite News India’s relations with Southeast Asian states have come

March 17, 2023

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US to provide $26m in aid to Bangladesh, Myanmar

With this new funding, the US’ total assistance for those affected by the Rakhine State and Rohingya crisis has reached nearly USD 2.1 billion since August 2017..reports Asian Lite News The US

March 9, 2023

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Laos gearing up for 2024 ASEAN summit

Laos will assume the chairmanship from January 1 to December 31, 2024…reports Asian Lite News Preparations are underway for Laos to host the next ASEAN summit in 2024, with a national-level meeting

February 10, 2023

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Thailand, Malaysia join hands for economic recovery

The economy was a top priority for both leaders, who discussed cooperation in trade, investment and infrastructure in the Thai-Malaysian border areas…reports Asian Lite News Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and visiting

February 9, 2023

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Myanmar: Emergence of a Narco-state?

Myanmar is a key link in the global opium supply chain and is part of what is considered as the Golden Triangle. Golden Triangle consists of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos and is

February 9, 2023

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India warms up to Cambodia during visit of top General

In a region where China continues to wield its influence, 45-year-old Hun Manet is expected to play the role of a key decision-maker in the times to come…reports Asian Lite News A

February 5, 2023

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Martial law declared in 37 Myanmar towns

The move came one day after the country extended the state of emergency for six more months….reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s State Administration Council has declared martial law in 37 towns of

February 2, 2023

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Myanmar junta extends state of emergency

Regarding the election, the junta chief said that the country was still not ready for that as they don’t have an ‘accurate’ voter list and ‘free’ polls…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar’s National

February 2, 2023

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