Russia is ready to assist ASEAN to develop digital economy

14 Sept 04:11 Key points summarised by AI

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev pledged cooperation with ASEAN, offering knowledge and technology exchange to advance the region's digital economy.
Medvedev highlighted Russia's strong digital economy, ranking fifth globally in mobile phone usage, which enables 85% of users to conduct affordable online business.
Russia values cooperation with Southeast Asia through the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), with existing agreements with Vietnam and future plans for Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
He emphasized that developing a digital economy requires significant investment in infrastructure, personnel training in STEM fields, and robust legal frameworks to protect confidential personal information.

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.