Asean Special Envoy Lazaro arrives in Myanmar for three-day visit
YANGON: The Philippines' Foreign Affairs Secretary and Asean Chair's Special Envoy for Myanmar, Maria Theresa Lazaro, arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday (Oct 28), leading a delegation on a humanitarian visit scheduled to run from Oct 28 to 30, 2026.
Repatriation of refugees to continue, says Saifuddin
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will continue efforts to repatriate refugees, including Myanmar nationals, unless a court order directs otherwise, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Armed group denies allegations of threatening ethnic rights and cultural heritage in Myanmar's northern Shan State
YANGON: The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) has rejected allegations made by the Shan State Joint Action Committee (SSJAC) that it is threatening and undermining the fundamental rights and cultural heritage of ethnic communities in northern Shan State.
Myanmar invites foreign investment at Belarus energy forum, bilateral cooperation roadmap
YANGON: Myanmar's Union Minister for Electricity and Energy, Ko Ko Lwin, attended the 30th Energy and Ecology Forum in Minsk, Belarus, on Oct 27, where he urged foreign partners to invest in Myanmar's energy sector.
Myanmar repatriates seven foreigners linked to telecom fraud and cybercrime hubs
YANGON: Myanmar authorities handed over seven foreign nationals involved in illegal online gambling and telecom scam operations to their respective home countries via the Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2 in Myawaddy.
Mekong countries strengthen joint river patrols to combat cross-border crime
BOKEO; Laos, China, Myanmar and Thailand have reaffirmed their intention to strengthen border security and information-sharing at the 170th Meeting on Cooperation in Joint Patrols along the Mekong River, held in Bokeo province on Oct 20.
Asean envoy to lead humanitarian mission to Myanmar
MANILA: The Southeast Asian bloc Asean's special envoy on Myanmar will lead a humanitarian mission to the country starting on Wednesday, Asean chair the Philippines said.
Land at collapsed Sky Villa condominium in Mandalay to be auctioned
YANGON: The land on which the Sky Villa condominium building collapsed during a powerful earthquake will be put up for auction, according to an announcement.
Asean envoy to visit Myanmar Wednesday (Oct 28): Thai foreign minister
BANGKOK: Asean's special envoy for Myanmar, Philippines Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro, will visit Naypyidaw on Wednesday (Oct 28) and Thursday (Oct 29), her Thai counterpart said.
Criminal hubs threaten South-East Asia appeal: report
MANILA: Criminal networks operating across South-East Asia are hurting the region's investment appeal, a new report warned, which flagged four "criminal hubs" that it said are exploiting legitimate businesses, trade routes and economic zones.
