Myanmar held their first phase of general election on December 28, the first election since the 2021 coup.
Author: Jonathan Kay
Correspondent
China hosts Thai and Cambodian FMs to support ceasefire
On December 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi met his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in Yunnan province, China.
Pro-junta party claims victory in Myanmar’s post-coup elections
Myanmar’s first election after the junta seized power in 2021 was held on December 28.
Thailand accuses Cambodia of drone provocations after ceasefire
On December 29, the Thai Army accused Cambodia of breaching the ceasefire agreement signed only two days earlier.
Malaysia court rejected Najib Razak’s house arrest plead
On December 22, the Malaysian court rejected ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
Indonesia inks trade agreement with the US
Indonesia and the US have aligned their views on trade deals on December 23.
ASEAN holds discussion on Thailand-Cambodia escalation
Amid ongoing border clashes between the two countries along the 817 km border, a Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (SAMM) was hosted on December 22 to discuss the ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia.
Myanmar Cracks Down on Dissent as Election Looms
Myanmar authorities have detained 201 men and 28 women following allegations of violating the general election law.
Philippines Denies Bondi Beach Shooting Connection Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Philippines has rejected the claim that the Bondi Beach shooting suspects received gunman training in Davao, southern Philippines.
Brunei Darussalam Advances National Digitalisation Efforts
On December 12, during the ASEAN Ministers Meeting on Rural Development and Poverty Eradication (AMRDPE) meeting, Brunei Darussalam emphasized national digitalisation initiatives aimed at poverty eradication.