Myanmar junta hints at extending state of emergency

Myanmar’s junta chief hinted at further extending the state of emergency and delaying elections, citing ongoing unrest.

Divided ASEAN grapples for united Myanmar stance

ASEAN foreign ministers continued to work on a united position regarding the Myanmar crisis, with no agreement reached yet on a communique. Efforts by Thailand and Indonesia are diverging, potentially undermining ASEAN’s peace plan.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister meets Myanmar’s Detained Leader Aung San Suu Kyi for the first time since 2021 coup

Thailand’s foreign minister met Myanmar’s detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi, discussing the crisis and advocating for dialogue.

Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting

ASEAN foreign ministers meet, divided over engaging with Myanmar’s junta, while also discussing China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Myanmar crisis to top agenda at ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting

ASEAN foreign ministers meet to discuss the Myanmar crisis while being divided on reengaging with the ruling junta. Talks will also address China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea.

UN urges end to arms, currency supplies to Myanmar junta

The United Nations called for the international community to block Myanmar’s junta from acquiring weapons and currency amid the deepening humanitarian crisis. The UN highlighted alleged human rights violations and urged targeted measures to limit the military’s access to resources facilitating attacks on the people, as well as emphasizing the urgent need for food and aid, warning against obstruction or denial of assistance.

Singapore acknowledges 138 Singapore-based entities involved in Myanmar’s military junta supply chain amid international probe

Singapore has revealed the identification of 91 more entities involved in supplying Myanmar’s military, as investigations continue. Foreign Affairs Minister Vivian Balakrishnan assures actions against any violators to prevent arms transfers.

Myanmar economy hampered by junta restrictions, power cuts: World Bank

Rolling power cuts and economic restrictions imposed by Myanmar’s junta are hindering the country’s economy, says the World Bank. The nation’s GDP remains significantly lower than in 2019, and businesses struggle with access to foreign exchange and licenses. Power cuts are also impacting economic activity. Despite some signs of stabilization, the World Bank forecasts a three percent growth for the year.

Myanmar junta-backed media slams ‘rotten’ United Nations

Myanmar state media slams the United Nations as “rotten” and criticizes its attempts to establish dialogue between the junta and its opponents, while the UN struggles to provide aid to cyclone survivors.

Spike in boats smuggling meth out of Myanmar: UN

Asian drug trafficking networks are using sea routes to smuggle methamphetamines from Myanmar, avoiding tighter land patrols. Ketamine production is also on the rise. The region’s most powerful trafficking networks operate with certainty they won’t be stopped. Authorities seized a record amount of ketamine in 2022. Organized crime groups are pushing meth and ketamine together to increase demand.