Myanmar
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Southeast Asian air force chiefs to snub Myanmar meeting
The decision of three air force commanders not to attend an upcoming gathering hosted by the regime is just the latest sign of its growing regional isolation
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Election ‘likely’ in 2025, says Myanmar military’s proxy party
The junta has repeatedly delayed planned polls since setting off a firestorm by overturning the results of the country’s last election
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‘Stop targeted attacks’ on civilians, ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar junta
In a statement released on Tuesday, the regional bloc blamed ‘the Myanmar Armed Forces in particular’ for escalating violence in the country
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Military, Chinese preparations underway to open Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone and deep sea port
Following a junta announcement that the controversial Rakhine coastal project is moving ahead, the Chinese state-owned company advertises jobs and promises language classes for locals
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Junta further restricts access to dollars as kyat continues to fall
The junta’s vilification of Myanmar citizens who possess and exchange dollars as "speculators" may only compound its troubles from the rapid depreciation of the kyat and underperformance across most economic sectors
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