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Security beefed up for Apec with Putin participating
THAI military and police are now fully ready to maintain tight security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit being held in Bangkok during November 16-19, 2022 with Russian President Vladimir Putin being among the leaders confirming participation, Matichon newspaper said this afternoon (Oct. 11). However Chinese President Xi Jinping has still to …
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Special 3-day Apec summit holiday for Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan
THE CABINET approved a special three-day public holiday for Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan provinces during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit being held during November 16-18, 2022, Matichon newspaper said today (Oct. 5). This special holiday was proposed by the Foreign Ministry as there is only a little over a month left …
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Biden names envoy to Asean, stressing US attention
By AP and published by US News & World Report Washington – US President Joe Biden on Friday announced he’s nominating one of his top national security aides as ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, aiming to underscore his administration’s commitment to the Pacific region. Biden announced his decision to nominate Yohannes Abraham, …
Prayut mum on not being invited to US democracy summit
PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha today (Nov. 25) refused to comment on Thaiand not being invited to the Summit for Democracy US is holding next month, Amarin TV said. Reporters asked Prayut what signal is being given by US in not inviting Thailand to this summit just before he presided over a plaque award ceremony …
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Asean-China summit held without Myanmar, Malaysia says
By Reuters and Channel NewsAsia Kuala Lumpur – A summit between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) today (Nov. 22) was held without a representative from Myanmar, Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah said. The reason for the non-attendance was not immediately clear, and a spokesperson for Myanmar’s military government did not …
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Myanmar a no-show at summit after Asean sidelines junta boss
By Reuters and published by Channel NewsAsia Bandar Seri Begawan – An Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit started today (Oct. 26) without military-ruled Myanmar, after its junta refused to send a representative following its leader’s exclusion for ignoring a peace road map agreed upon six months ago. Asean had said that it …
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Myanmar junta ‘extremely disappointed’ over Asean summit snub: Official
By AFP, published by Channel NewsAsia Yangon – Myanmar’s junta said today (Oct. 16) it was “extremely disappointed” with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) decision to exclude its leader Min Aung Hlaing from an upcoming summit, amid concerns by the regional bloc over his military government’s commitment to solving a deadly political …
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Biden, Putin face off at long-awaited summit
By AFP, Reuters and AP, published by DW US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin kicked off a highly-anticipated summit in Geneva today (June 16). The leaders’ first in-person meeting, which is taking place at a lakeside villa, comes amid soaring tensions between their two countries. Opening the talks, Putin said he …
China to G7: Small groups do not rule the world
By BBC CHINA has warned the G7 leaders that the days when a “small” group of countries decided the fate of the world were long gone. The comments, by a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in London, come as the leaders, who are meeting in England, seek a unified position over China. They adopted a …
Putin-Biden summit rewards Putin, some experts say
By CNBC WHEN US President Joe Biden meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in June, it will be one of the most closely watched summits of the year. But there are doubts whether the summit can achieve much, given the poor state of relations. And not everyone is happy about the summit even going ahead, particularly …
Myanmar junta chief ‘not opposed to visit by Asean delegation’
By Aqil Haziq Mahmud, Channel NewsAsia Singapore – Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has said he is not opposed to a visit by a delegation from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to help resolve the crisis in the country. This came out of a meeting among leaders of Asean member states in …
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Protesters return to downtown Yangon as junta chief heads for Asean summit
By Myanmar Now and Reuters Staff, published by US News & World Report ANTI-COUP protesters returned to the streets of downtown Yangon today (April 23) after a weeks-long absence following military-led massacres that have killed hundreds nationwide. The rally, led by activists from the All Burma Federation of Student Unions (ABFSU) and youths from several …
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Prayut may skip Asean meeting as Myanmar junta leader will be there
ALL eyes are on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as to whether he will attend the upcoming Asean summit in Jakarta next Saturday April 24 after it was confirmed that Myanmar junta leader Gen Min Aung Hlaing will be participating, Siam Rath newspaper said today (April 18). This would be the Myanmar junta leader’s first known …
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