• Contributed content • analysis
When Myanmar’s military regime began opening up the country politically and economically in 2010, one motive was to alleviate the country’s overreliance on China. Ten years down the road, in the context of China’s Belt […]
• Contributed content
Myanmar’s efforts to reverse a legacy of isolation began with the quasi-civilian government (QCG) led by former president U Thein Sein. From 2011–2015, his government undertook a series of political, economic and social reforms that […]
We’ll be the first to admit that we don’t really know what is going on in the photos below, other than that the scenes captured at the opening ceremony of the 35th Asean Summit and […]
• Editorial
For the Mekong countries, including Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam, 2018 was a big year both domestically and regionally. Key developments from last year will inevitably continue to shape the politics of the region […]
• Editorial
April 2018 marked the second anniversary of Aung San Suu Kyi assuming the position of state councillor of Myanmar. Despite predictions that Myanmar’s tentative steps towards democracy would weaken the country’s long-standing relationship with Beijing, […]
Two Reuters journalists who were arrested by Myanmar authorities and accused of being in possession of official documents related to unrest in Rakhine state were today, July 9, charged under Myanmar’s 1923 Official Secrets Act […]
In Thailand English-language News for April 20, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:46 | The committee tasked with the national reform strategy yesterday resolved to follow up developmental projects for the southern […]
South Korean electronics conglomerate Samsung has cancelled plans to build a manufacturing facility in Myanmar, citing political uncertainties and an ‘unfavourable administrative environment’ as behind the decision. According to The Korean Times Samsung’s decided to […]
In Thailand English-language News for February 2, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:48 | Newsline speaks with the team of American researchers who on Wednesday were presented with the 2017 Prince Mahidol Award by Princess […]
In Thailand English-language News for January 4, 2018, Newsline presenter Sandra Hanutsaha tells us about: 00:41 | Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday denied claims that the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) is attempting to […]
In Thailand English-language News for November 1, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells us about: 00:42 | Thais have begun gathering at Wat Ratchabophi to pay tribute to the royal ashes of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. 01:49 […]
In Thailand English-language News for September 25, 2017, Newsline presenter Cholaphansa Narula tells us about: 00:00 | A replica of the royal crematorium being constructed at Wat Siri Chanthanimit Worawihan in the capital district of Lopburi Province is […]