Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdownThe UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.
Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertiaWith Laos as chair, the 10 members of ASEAN appear to be becoming more accommodative of reviled military regime.
Tentative truce shows China’s influence – and its limits – in MyanmarClose to the generals and ethnic armed groups behind a major offensive, Beijing brought both to the table – briefly.
For Myanmar’s generals, energy crisis threatens shaky grip on powerMin Aung Hlaing’s administration is facing energy shortages as it struggles to quell opposition to its rule.
Q&A: Former US diplomat sees ‘troubling divisions’ in Southeast AsiaScot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.
UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’Plan for elections and continued violence and atrocities draw concern in West, as Russia and China cosy up to regime.
‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking pointAs week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.
Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisonersPrison officials accused of extrajudicial killings and torture with thousands arrested for their opposition to the coup.
‘Time for a new way’: Thais look for change as election nearsAnalysts warn failure to honour the outcome could leave the country weak, divided and at risk of crisis.
Myanmar’s democratic struggle at stake in Thailand’s electionMyanmar people in Thailand hope a new government in Bangkok will take a tougher line on the coup leaders in Naypyidaw.