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2024 Mitsubishi Compact Crossover Teased Ahead Of August Debut

It'll boast a sound system developed by Yamaha.

Motor1

New depositary receipts launched in Thai-Singapore venture

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) jointly launched trading of three depositary receipts (DRs) of listed Thai companies on the SGX yesterday, in a venture that lets investors access listed securities of both bourses through trading in their home markets.

Bangkok Post

Imagining Thai diplomacy under MFP

With the winners of the recent election headed by the Move Forward Party still working to form the next government, it is too early to predict the outcome of the political manoeuvring by its potential coalition partners. If everything goes as planned, it will be the first liberal government in…

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Human rights need priority

Apolice investigation into the killing of a Lao exiled political activist in Ubon Ratchathani province on May 17 is moving quietly.

Bangkok Post

‘Challenges’ in region discussed, says Foreign Secretary Kwatra on whether China was part of PM Modi, Albanese talks

The challenges to the peace, stability and prosperity in the region were discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.

The Hindu

60 years of African unity: what's failed and what's succeeded

Africa Day this year marks 60 years since the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The anniversary begs the question: How much of the vision of the OAU’s founding fathers has been realised 60 years on? What would not be there but for the efforts of the organisation…

The Conversation

Asean must reengage with Myanmar

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, or Jokowi, was frank in saying that no progress had been made over the Myanmar crisis at the latest Asean summit in Labuan Bajo during a press conference after the event. Apparently, he was disappointed that the chair's efforts did not make the desirable outcome under…

Bangkok Post

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Deadly Storm Compounds Need for Aid in Myanmar

Residents at a camp for Internally Displaced Persons said cyclone Mocha had made hundreds of Rohingya refugees “disappear.”

The News Lens

Timor-Leste's election counting continues, with independence hero Xanana Gusmao in prime position

Former guerilla fighter and independence hero Xanana Gusmao is in prime position to win Timor-Leste's parliamentary election, with more than half of the votes counted after Sunday's poll.

ABC News

Property market revival continues; employment minister dismisses wage price spiral fears – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Myanmar minister to NZ: 'Attention is good, action is a must'

Human rights minister in exile calls on NZ to do more about abuses committed by the military regime in his home country.

Newsroom.co.nz

Diplomacy a very different ball game

With the election now over, a new government can be expected to emerge fairly soon. The time is, therefore, right to discuss the trajectory of Thai foreign policy in the coming months, always assuming that there is a need to do so to keep up with the rapidly changing international…

Bangkok Post

Australia ‘diminished’: Penny Wong’s frenetic mission to repair regional ties

Exclusive: As Wong marks one year in the job, the foreign affairs minister is determined to make a ‘clear statement of our priorities in the region’

The Guardian - AU

US Army chief seeks closer security ties with Indonesia amid tensions in South China Sea

U.S. Army Chief of Staff James McConville has met with Indonesia’s top defense official to push for stronger security ties amid growing Chinese maritime activity in the Indo-Pacific region

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Asean urges South China Sea restraint, 'concerned' about Myanmar

LABUAN BAJO: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders on Thursday urged restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea and said a surge in missile tests by North Korea was a threat to regional peace.

The Independent UK

ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar's deadly civil strife

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has somberly acknowledged to fellow Southeast Asian leaders that no progress has been made to end the civil strife gripping Myanmar

Reuters

ASEAN will not give up on Myanmar peace despite no progress - minister

Southeast Asia's ASEAN grouping will not give up trying to end violence in fellow member Myanmar even though the ruling military there has made no progress on a peace plan it agreed with the bloc two years ago, Indonesia said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

Thai economic revival at stake in poll

As voters go to the poll this Sunday, everything that matters for the people of this country is on the line, from structural reforms of political institutions and a constitutional rewrite to welfare policies to address income inequality.

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The Independent UK

ASEAN leaders to agree to cooperate in fighting cyber scams

Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to tighten border controls and law enforcement to fight criminal syndicates that are trafficking workers to other nations where they are forced to participate in online scams, according to a draft statement to be issued at the end of a regional summit

Reuters

Southeast Asian leaders pledge crackdown on human traffickers online scams

Southeast Asian leaders pledged on Wednesday to crack down on online scams operated by human traffickers to prey on vulnerable job seekers, particularly in the poorest countries of the region.

Motor1

Mitsubishi Teases New Products Coming Soon, Including Colt And Triton

A compact crossover is also planned.

Reuters

Myanmar shadow govt welcomes ASEAN peace talks but distrusts junta

Myanmar's shadow government welcomes efforts by ASEAN chair Indonesia to kickstart peace talks in the strife-torn Southeast Asian nation but is deeply distrustful of the junta that took power in a 2021 coup, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

ASEAN leaders condemn armed attack on aid convoy in Myanmar

Southeast Asian leaders are condemning an armed attack on an aid convoy that the regional group arranged for displaced people in Myanmar

Reuters

Southeast Asia leaders seek halt on Myanmar violence, inclusive dialogue- statement

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday called for an end to hostilities in military-ruled Myanmar to allow inclusive dialogue and humanitarian assistance.

Al Jazeera

Under pressure, ASEAN says ‘deeply concerned’ at Myanmar violence

Regional bloc leading diplomatic efforts to end violence caused by the 2021 military coup but has made scant progress.

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