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Myanmar

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) speaking with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing during a meeting at the presidential house in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on April 25.
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (left) speaking with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing during a meeting at the presidential house in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, on April 25.

‘I feel something so right doing the wrong thing’: Scam worker brainwashed by pop songs, threats

ASEAN chair urges Myanmar to free more prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi attends the royal banquet of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Ahim Rani
Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi attends the royal banquet of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah at Nurul Iman Palace in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Ahim Rani

Myanmar’s military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships

Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing attends a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool

US charges two Chinese nationals over Myanmar crypto scam hub

The authorities have restrained more than US$700 million (S$895.25 million) in cryptocurrency tied to the schemes.
The authorities have restrained more than US$700 million (S$895.25 million) in cryptocurrency tied to the schemes.

As more ASEAN states turn to Russia for fuel, will Moscow boost its influence in the region?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.

Thailand offers backing for Myanmar’s bid to normalise ASEAN ties

Thailand Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is interviewed by Reuters during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMM) in Cebu, Philippines, January 29, 2026.
Thailand Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow is interviewed by Reuters during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Retreat (AMM) in Cebu, Philippines, January 29, 2026.

China’s foreign minister to tour South-east Asia this week

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from April 22 until April 26.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visit Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar from April 22 until April 26.

Myanmar president seeks peace talks within 100 days, rebels reject offer

FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who ousted the elected government in a coup on February 1, presides an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, March 27, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea

Rohingya refugees carry rice sacks that they receive as ration from the World Food Program(WFP), at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Rohingya refugees carry rice sacks that they receive as ration from the World Food Program(WFP), at a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.