Surin Pitsuwan Foundation to promote education, diplomacy and human security

13 Sept 20:51 Key points summarised by AI

Fuadi Pitsuwan, son of the late ASEAN Secretary-General Surin Pitsuwan, is establishing a foundation in his father's name to perpetuate his legacy.
The Surin Pitsuwan Foundation will focus on three core areas: education, diplomacy, and human security, mirroring his father's dedication to public service and regional development.
The foundation plans to offer scholarships for ASEAN students, fund research on regional issues, support interfaith dialogue and conflict resolution, and provide assistance for disaster relief and development.
Operating as a permanent endowment, the foundation will use investment proceeds to fund its programs, aiming for a lasting, region-wide impact across Southeast Asia.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 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.