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Asean still toothless a year after Myanmar coup

The first anniversary of Myanmar's military coup is approaching. Since Feb 1 last year, the country's socio-political landscape has changed dramatically. Brutal fighting has reached many parts of the country and the economy lies in tatters, while the UN warns that half the population may soon slip below the poverty…

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Asian Cup: Holders Japan, Korea eye quarterfinals spots from Group C

PUNE: Potentially one win away from securing a place in the AFC Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals, defending champions Japan will look to seal the deal when they meet Vietnam in their Group C match here on Monday.

The Times of India

Myanmar sentences pro-democracy activists Phyo Zeyar Thaw and Kyaw Min Yu to death

Two prominent pro-democracy figures in Myanmar, one of whom has links to Australia, are sentenced to death by the ruling military junta, renewing fears for detained Australian citizen Sean Turnell.

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Impact of oil firms' exit from Myanmar limited

The exit of the energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron from Myanmar’s billion-dollar gas industry has been hailed by rights groups, but analysts say it will not significantly weaken the generals and may even enrich the military in the short term.

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Asean challenge: Myanmar under Cambodia chair

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) may face a bigger challenge on Myanmar issues in 2022 as the group's semblance of unity may be tested under the leadership of Cambodia, the group's rotating chair for this year.

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Myanmar sentences lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party to death

Military court finds NLD’s Phyo Zeyar Thaw and activist Kyaw Min Yu guilty of terrorism in harshest sentences since coup

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Oil giants Total, Chevron to leave Myanmar citing human rights

Total cited ‘worsening’ human rights situation after the country’s military seized power in a coup last year.

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Chevron and Total withdraw from Myanmar gas project

French energy firm cites worsening human rights for decision in victory for campaigners

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French power giant TotalEnergies to pull out of Myanmar over human rights abuses

TotalEnergies, one of the world's largest energy conglomerates, says it is stopping its operations in Myanmar, citing "worsening" human rights abuses since last year's coup. The announcement, on Friday, was quickly followed by a similar promise from US energy giant Chevron.

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Asian Cup: Japan open title defence in style with 5-0 win over Myanmar

PUNE: Powerhouse Japan showcased their overwhelming technical superiority as they secured an easy 5-0 win over Myanmar to begin their AFC Women's Asian Cup title defence in style here on Friday.

The Times of India

Two oil majors to exit Myanmar

The oil majors TotalEnergies and Chevron Corp, partners in a major gas project in Myanmar, have decided to withdraw from the country, they said on Friday, citing the worsening humanitarian situation following last year’s coup.

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Chevron, Total exit Myanmar over deteriorating conditions

TotalEnergies, one of the world’s largest energy conglomerates, says it's stopping all operations in Myanmar, citing rampant human rights abuses and deteriorating rule of law since the country’s military overthrew the government

The Independent UK

French energy giant withdraws from Myanmar

PARIS: French energy group TotalEnergies has decided to withdraw from Myanmar because of the civil unrest there, it said on Friday, becoming the latest western company to pull out of the country since last year's coup.

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Cambodia PM chides 'arrogant' Malaysia minister for questioning junta visit

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen on Friday took aim at the foreign minister of Malaysia for being "arrogant" and impolite, after its top diplomat voiced concern about the premier's controversial meeting with Myanmar's junta.

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Four killed, 7 hurt when pickup rear-ends truck

KANCHANABURI: Four Myanmar nationals were killed and seven others hurt when a pickup truck they were travelling in rear-ended a 10-wheel truck in Sai Yok district on Thursday night.

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Myanmar junta backs Telenor unit sale after buyer M1 pairs with local firm

BANGKOK: Lebanon's M1 Group will partner with a Myanmar firm to take over Norwegian telco Telenor's business in the Southeast Asian country after its military junta sought a local buyer, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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French energy giant Total joins push for Myanmar sanctions

French energy conglomerate TotalEnergies has asked the American and French governments to support targeted sanctions against Myanmar’s oil and gas funds

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Illegal job seekers from Myanmar caught in Kanchanaburi

KANCHANABURI: Eighty-three people were arrested after crossing the border illegally from Myanmar into Thong Pha Phum district on Thursday, police said.

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Japan open women's Asian Cup title defence against Myanmar without COVID-infected star striker

PUNE: With a host of quality players in their ranks, two-time defending champions Japan would look for all the points when they open their campaign against Myanmar in the AFC Women's Asian Cup here on Friday.

Reuters

Myanmar military arrests more journalists in media crackdown-editor

Myanmar's military has arrested three people working for the independent news portal Dawei Watch, an editor at the publication said on Thursday, the latest detentions under a media crackdown that has occurred since last year's coup.

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Myanmar job seekers caught on Malaysian border

SONGKHLA: Thirty-one illegal Myanmar migrants hoping to get work in Malaysia were caught at a rubber plantation near the southern border in Sadao district late on Wednesday night.

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Myanmar anti-coup fighters claim attack in state capital

Anti-coup fighters attacked a government office in eastern Myanmar with rockets and grenades on Wednesday, killing over a dozen junta troops according to the rebels and local media.

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Art exhibit chronicles Myanmar resistance

"Defiant Art: A Year of Resistance To The Myanmar Coup In Images" brings a series of 13 boards with artworks by artists from Myanmar and beyond to display on the curved wall on the 4th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until Jan 30.

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Myanmar football teams withdraw from tournaments again

Two Myanmar football teams have pulled out of Asian tournaments for the second year running, officials said Wednesday, as the country faces ongoing turmoil after last year's coup.

Bangkok Post

Why Asean won’t boot out the generals in Myanmar

As the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations grapples with its biggest rift in years over how to treat Myanmar’s military regime, one thing is clear: Nobody actually wants the bloc to expel the generals.

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