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Ex-Japanese Minister’s Firm Partners With Myanmar Military-Linked Company

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Asia

By Kyodo News

A joint venture between Japan Myanmar Development Institution and a military-linked firm is developing a complex on land owned by Myanmar's Ministry of Defense in Yangon.

Ex-Philippine Leader Benigno Aquino Dies at 61

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Asia

By Kyodo News

Aquino, who presided over a period of economic growth from 2010 to 2016, had recently been hospitalized for an illness.

Myanmar Political Prisoners Harshly Interrogated: Freed Japanese Journalist

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Burma

By Kyodo News

Political foes of the junta detained with Yuki Kitazumi told him they had been punched and kicked while blindfolded, nearly fatally tortured and denied food for days.

Myanmar Junta Frees Detained Japanese Journalist

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Burma

By Kyodo

Yuki Kitazumi was taken to Yangon International Airport on Friday morning; he had been detained since April 18 after being accused of spreading ‘fake news’.

Japanese journalist indicted in Myanmar on "fake news" charge

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Burma

By Kyodo News

Yuki Kitazumi could face a jail term of up to three years if convicted under the penal code as amended after the February coup.

Myanmar's Economic Woes May Help Japan Persuade Junta to End Crisis

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Asia

By Kyodo News

Diplomatic efforts have not borne fruit so far, but the collapse of Myanmar’s economy could force the junta to listen to the international community.

Coup Leader Expected to Attend ASEAN Summit on Myanmar on April 24

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Asia

By Thai PBS World

Leaders of the member states have reportedly agreed to meet in Jakarta; they will be briefed by Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing and then discuss the situation.

Thai Govt Considers Partial Lockdown in Bangkok, Surrounds

8.7k

Asia

By The Bangkok Post

More movement curbs planned for red-zone areas as the country sees a record number of new cases.

Myanmar Students to Hold Fundraiser for CDM in Bangkok

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Burma

By Thai PBS

The art and cultural event, including a concert, aims to raise awareness and money in aid of the anti-coup Civil Disobedience Movement and internally displaced people.

UN Special Envoy on Myanmar in Bangkok to Discuss Crisis With Thai Officials

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Burma

By Thai PBS World

Christine Schraner Burgener will meet the Thai foreign minister ahead of trips to regional capitals; she is ‘ready to visit Myanmar any time,’ UN official says.

Indonesia, Malaysia seek ASEAN summit to discuss Myanmar

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Asia

By Kyodo News

The Indonesian president’s call for a meeting between the bloc’s leaders to be held immediately was backed by Malaysian Prime Minister

Japanese Journalist Detained in Myanmar While Covering Protest

11.0k

News

By Kyodo News

Freelance reporter Yuki Kitazumi was reportedly among about 20 people detained during an anti-regime protest in Yangon.

Japan Weighs Halting New Assistance Projects to Myanmar After Coup

9.0k

Asia

By Kyodo News

In light of its longtime ties with the Tatmadaw, Tokyo has distanced itself from imposing sanctions on Myanmar military officials.

Indonesia, Thailand Seek Peaceful Solution to Myanmar Crisis

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Burma

By The Bangkok Post

Jakarta’s Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi says Bangkok has a 'special position' to play after meeting Myanmar, Thai counterparts in the Thai capital.

More than 300 new COVID-19 cases found in Samut Sakhon

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Asia

By Thai PBS World

Nearly 270 Myanmar migrant workers tested positive out of the total 320 cases detected on Sunday in the Thai province.