Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Myanmar

China FM tells Myanmar leader Beijing will back its security, sovereignty

BEIJING — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Beijing will “firmly support” Myanmar in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, in a meeting with junta chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing. Wang has...

Myanmar ‘considering good things’ for Suu Kyi – Thai FM

BANGKOK — Min Aung Hlaing is "considering good things" for detained Aung San Suu Kyi, Thailand's top diplomat said, after meeting the country's coup leader...

Myanmar releases 78 Filipinos detained for immigration-related offenses

MYANMAR has released 78 Filipinos who were detained for immigration-related offenses, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. The Philippine Embassy in Yangon is facilitating...

Secretary-General of ASEAN shares views with Nikkei Asia

Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today sat down for an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, on the sidelines of AMM Retreat 2026...

ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Airstrike on Mrauk-U Hospital, Western Rakhine State

ASEAN expresses deep concern and strongly condemns the airstrike on Mrauk-U Hospital in Western Rakhine State, Myanmar, on 10 December 2025, which resulted...

Joint Ministerial Statement on the 16th ATM+ROK

The Sixteenth ASEAN and ROK Transport Ministers Meeting (16th ATM+ROK) was held on 20 November 2025. The Meeting was co-chaired by H.E. Mr....

Secretary-General of ASEAN to participate in the 31st ASEAN Transport Ministers (ATM) and its associated Meetings in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

At the invitation of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim...