Indonesia is working to secure the safe passage of two of its tankers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran responded positively to Jakarta’s diplomatic outreach, Antara news reported on March 28.
Category: Politics
Vietnam prepares leadership reshuffle as national elections conclude
On March 22, Vietnam’s National Election Council (NEC) announced the results of the elections organised a week prior to elect members of the People’s Councils on the provincial and commune levels as well as 500 representatives to the 16ᵗʰ National Assembly.
Myanmar signals leadership transition during Armed Forces Day
Myanmar’s military leadership is expected to undergo a reshuffle following the annual Armed Forces Day parade on March 27, Reuters reported, in a rare public indication of transition by the powerful institution that has long dominated Naypyidaw.
Vietnam to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Russia
Vietnamese Prime Minister (PM) Phạm Minh Chính embarked for Moscow for a four-day visit on March 22.
Indonesia explores energy-saving measures amid oil supply disruption
On March 19, Indonesian President President Prabowo Subianto has instructed key ministries to coordinate policies that ensure energy security while minimising any negative impact on economic activity.
Four Indonesian soldiers detained over acid attacks on activist
At least four Indonesian navy and air force personnel were detained by the military police following the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus, from the CSO Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), on March 12. As a response, the Indonesian Armed Forces stated on March 18 that four suspects will be undergoing interrogation over their alleged involvement and would be held in the super-maximum security detention facility.
China and Vietnam hold ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue in Hanoi
China and Vietnam convened their ministerial-level ‘3+3’ strategic dialogue on foreign affairs, defence and public security in Vietnam’s capital Hanoi on March 16. Both countries aimed to strengthen bilateral relations, as the meeting formed part of the 17th China-Vietnam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation.
Vietnam urges stronger education ties with US
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 17 welcomed a delegation from Eisenhower Fellowships in Hanoi, calling for closer and more effective cooperation between Vietnam and the US in education and training.
Myanmar junta parliament convened its first meeting amid alarming UN report
Myanmar convened its first post-coup parliament plenary session in the capital Naypyitaw on March 16. With the pro-junta Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) holding a majority in the parliament, the key agenda was the election of retired general Khin Yi as Speaker and Maung Maung Ohn as the Deputy Speaker of the Lower House (Pyithu Hluttaw).
Indonesia’s President Prabowo to regulate critics he accuses of undermining unity
During the Plenary Cabinet Session on March 13, President Prabowo Subianto slammed observers who “dislike seeing the government’s achievements” and expressed willingness to regulate their criticism.