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Future of Laos, its fiscal stability, hinges greatly on China: Expert
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The Southeast Asian nation of Laos is struggling to meet its debt obligations amid sovereign downgrades and depleted foreign reserves.
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Japan ratifies world's biggest free trade agreement involving China, ASEAN
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], June 25 (ANI): Japan on Friday ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a free trade agreement between China, Australia, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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China's support to Myanmar military a 'major leap backward' for South Asia
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 17 (ANI): The decision of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to recognise Myanmar's military dictatorship earlier this month is likely to be a major leap backward for the South Asian country amid ongoing anti-coup protests, says a new repor
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ASEAN, EU air transport pact generates optimism and confidence: AAPA
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 8 (ANI): The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) on Tuesday welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive air transport agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU).
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ASEAN submits lists of nominees for special envoy to Myanmar military regi
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], June 7 (ANI): The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) presented a list of nominations for the post of Myanmar's special envoy in the organisation to Tatmadaw (Myanmar military).
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India, ASEAN should come together to resolve Myanmar crisis: Report
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], May 29 (ANI): Amid the continued humanitarian crisis in Myanmar due to the February 1 military coup, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is finding it difficult to find a solution to the crisis that has thrown several challenges to the regional bloc, accor
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Japan to let Myanmar students, interns stay even after visas expire
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 27 (ANI): Japan will let Myanmar citizens remain in the country legally even after their visas expire, in response to deteriorating political conditions in the Southeast Asian nation following the military coup, reported Nikkei Asia.
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Literally a matter of life or death: UN expert urges Myanmar military to c
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], April 28 (ANI): A United Nations expert has urged the Myanmar military to honour a pledge made at the ASEAN Summit to an "immediate cessation of violence".
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India welcomes ASEAN initiative on Myanmar, vows to play constructive role
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Sunday said that India welcomed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) initiative on Myanmar and will continue to play a constructive and meaningful role aimed at resolving the cu
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ASEAN countries urge Myanmar's military chief to end violence
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 25 (ANI): Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have urged the head of Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who took power in a coup on February 1, to end the violent crackdown in the country.
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Myanmar's military leader willing to join ASEAN summit, says Thailand's fo
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], April 18 (ANI): Thailand's foreign ministry on Saturday revealed that Myanmar's military leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is reportedly expressing his intention to attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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China warns ASEAN countries to be alert to 'external forces' interference
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 6 (ANI): China has called on Southeast Asian nations to be on alert against external interference in Myanmar as the military junta in the country faces international criticism and pressure to restore the civilian government.
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