ASEAN seeks cybersecurity deal with Russia after series of hacks

13 Sept 17:24 Key points summarised by AI

Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) are pursuing a joint cybersecurity agreement with Russia, with a draft document expected to be issued by foreign ministers.
This initiative follows recent high-profile cyberattacks in the region, including Singapore's worst-ever cyberattack and an attempted cyber heist on Malaysia's central bank.
The proposed agreement aims to formalize and strengthen cybersecurity cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.
The move comes as the U.S. has accused Russia of meddling in its elections, an allegation Moscow denies, adding a geopolitical dimension to the proposed deal.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Today 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.