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The transnational organised crime threat landscape in Southeast Asia is evolving faster than in any previous point in history, the UN said. Photo: Shutterstock

‘Evolving’ Southeast Asia scammers stole up to US$37 billion in 2023: UN

The UN says the region has become a hotbed for money laundering, and illegal gambling, with criminal groups using advanced technologies to expand operations.

The UN says the region has become a hotbed for money laundering, and illegal gambling, with criminal groups using advanced technologies to expand operations

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Can China’s military jets find favour in arms markets dominated by US, Russia?

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Opinion | Asean needs a plan to navigate choppy US-China relations

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Will Myanmar’s ‘delusional’ Brics bid help the junta restore its reputation?

The military regime hopes to secure vital funding through Brics, but experts say its credibility hangs by a thread.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (right) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a meeting in Naypyitaw last month. Photo: EPA-EFE/Myanmar military information team

Asian Angle | Is Asia’s democracy in retreat? Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Thailand

Political shifts across Asia show the struggles of democratic movements – and why backing despots is not always a safe bet.

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X requests it be reinstated in Brazil after complying with judge’s orders: source

X complied with orders to block certain accounts from platform and pay fines imposed for not complying with court orders, lawyers said.

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Tourists in Chiang Mai warned of flood risks amid Thailand’s climate crisis

The country is still dealing with flash floods since Super Typhoon Yagi, which has killed hundreds of people across Southeast Asia.

A street in the Chang Khlan area, Chiang Mai, which was flooded due to the Ping River overflowing into urban areas. Photo: dpa

‘We must do something’: Pope offers Vatican refuge to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi

Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s former leader, has been detained by the military since it overthrew her government in a 2021 coup.

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Chittagong Hill Tracts sectarian violence sews fear among ethnic minorities

The violence was sparked by the lynching of a Bengali man, triggering retaliatory attacks and protests calling for justice.

India’s Manipur ‘vigilant’ over influx of 900 militants from Myanmar

Since May of 2023, the conflict between Meitei and Kuki minority communities has resulted in at least 237 dead and over 60,000 displaced.

Protesters gather as security personnel block their way along a street during a curfew in Imphal, Manipur, on September 10. Photo: AFP

Super Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc in war-torn Myanmar

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Hong Kong, Dubai to boost efforts on sustainable finance as climate risk mount

Global climate finance must increase by at least sixfold to US$8.5 trillion annually through 2030 to prevent global warming, a US non-profit says.

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Myanmar’s death toll from Typhoon Yagi rises to 113, many others missing

The typhoon earlier hit Vietnam, northern Thailand and Laos, killing scores of people and causing major damage.

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Myanmar junta makes rare request for foreign aid to cope with deadly floods

Myanmar’s military rulers have appealed for help as heavy rains and floods force hundreds of thousands from their homes.

Soldiers help flood victims in Pyinmana, Naypyidaw, Myanmar, following heavy rains which triggered massive flooding. Photo: EPA-EFE

US plans to sanction prominent Cambodians linked to scam factories

At least one high-profile person close to Cambodia’s top political leaders is among those that would be targeted, sources say.

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People on the waterfront of Phnom Penh. The sanctions by the US would come during a delicate phase in the relations between the US and Cambodia. Photo: Shutterstock

Typhoon Yagi: floods sweep away village in Vietnam as death toll passes 150

Laos, Thailand and Myanmar have also been hit by floods in the aftermath of the region’s worst storm in decades, with more deaths reported.

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How Club Rangoon Singapore’s ‘playful’ Burmese food defies stereotypes

Following its move from Hong Kong, Club Rangoon Singapore looks to put an end to Burmese food’s stereotyping as smelly by adding flavours from other Southeast Asian cuisines to its dishes.

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Video | The young Myanmar volunteers training to oust the junta

Myanmar’s junta seized power in a military coup in 2021.

The young Myanmar volunteers training to oust the junta.

The young Myanmar volunteers training to oust the junta

Will Bangladesh join Asean? Maritime arbitration wins favour Dhaka

Asean membership for Bangladesh is unlikely for now as it is facing many challenges following Sheikh Hasina’s downfall, analysts say.

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Myanmar junta announces census for promised 2025 election, despite criticism

The election has been widely derided as a sham, and unlikely to be recognised by the West. Myanmar’s shadow government suspects the junta will misuse census data.

Myanmar’s Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Myanmar’s military plans a nationwide census in October to prepare for a 2024 election, despite widespread conflict and accusations of a sham process. Photo: AFP

Malaysia as 2025 Asean chair: a test of diplomatic agility – and its China ties

With tensions rising in the South China Sea and the Myanmar crisis still unresolved, Malaysia’s leadership will be closely scrutinised.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed confidence in Malaysia’s ability to host next year’s Asean Summit. Photo: Bloomberg

Rohingya caught in new violence in Myanmar, with children among the dead

Rohingya face new violence in Myanmar, and forced recruitment and attacks by the Arakan Army, worsening their plight.

Opinion | How Sino-Indian cooperation can help the Bay of Bengal prosper

Whether it’s industrialising, fighting tuberculosis or improving child nutrition, the bloc of nations around the Bay of Bengal would benefit from Sino-Indian cooperation.

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China’s PLA air and ground forces start live-fire drill near Myanmar border

The 3-day exercise in Yunnan province comes amid escalating violence in the troubled neighbouring region.

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People’s Liberation Army troops pictured on a previous exercise in China. Photo: Weibo/Southern Theatre Command

Agenda for US-China talks includes Taiwan, South China Sea, Russia and AI

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are set for three days of meetings in Beijing starting Tuesday.

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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (left) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) will meet this week. File photos: AFP

China to hold 3-day live fire military drills near Myanmar border

Southern Theatre Command says troops are going to Ruili and Zhenkang in Yunnan province to ‘maintain safety and stability’.

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Does China risk losing it all by playing both sides in Myanmar’s civil war?

As concerns grow about the junta’s military capability, Beijing is trying to influence the trajectory of the conflict and keep its strategic interests out of the crossfire.

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Myanmar
Latest news, updates and opinion on Myanmar, covering politics, economy, society and the country’s relationships with China and India, and other countries in Southeast Asia.
Capital
Naypyidaw
Head of State
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing
Head of Government
Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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