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China’s interests in Myanmar could be in disaster

Beijing’s interests in Myanmar have been growing for several decades. It includes advancing the strategic China-Myanmar Economic Corridor…reports Asian Lite News The Myanmar coup that removed elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi

September 13, 2021

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UK becomes ASEAN dialogue partner in Indo-Pacific push

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab joined a virtual ceremony with ASEAN Foreign Ministers where they welcomed the UK as an ASEAN ‘Dialogue Partner’. The partnership is the first ASEAN has agreed in 25

August 6, 2021

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India supports strong, unified and prosperous ASEAN: Jaishankar

He said Covid-19 triggered challenges have also brought ASEAN and India even closer, “as we have extended practical support to each other during these times of stress.”…reports Asian Lite News. External Affairs

August 5, 2021

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Myanmar junta promises elections in 2023

In a related development also on Sunday, the country formed a Republic of the Union of Myanmar Caretaker Government…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar is likely to hold new general elections in the

August 1, 2021

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Pak’s terror outfits could be Waterloo for its ASEAN ambition

A country which has become a synonym for terrorism can only prove to be an embarrassment and disruption for a grouping like ASEAN…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan carries too much unsavoury baggage

July 30, 2021

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Myanmar junta detaining protesters’ families

Global rights groups have called for unconditional release all those wrongfully held and end all collective punishment….reports Anwesha Bhaumik Myanmar security forces are arbitrarily arresting and detaining family and friends of activists,

June 14, 2021

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Myanmar buckles to ASEAN

Min Aung Hlaing, who is also the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, made the remarks on here Saturday during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar…reports Asian Lite News Myanmar is willing to

June 6, 2021

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India welcomes ASEAN initiative on Myanmar

ASEAN leaders have urged the head of Myanmar’s military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, to end the violent crackdown in the country at the summit…reports Asian Lite News Ministry of External

April 26, 2021

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Myanmar junta chief in Indonesia for talks

General Min Aung Hlaing has attended a summit of the South East Asian regional body Asean in Indonesia…reports Asian Lite News The head of the Myanmar military on Saturday met international leaders

April 25, 2021

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Philippine President won’t attend ASEAN summit

Philippine President Duterte “has decided to remain in the country to attend to pressing domestic concerns in light of the surge of Covid-19 cases”…reports Asian Lite News Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will

April 22, 2021

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