ASEAN FMs open special meeting on Myanmar

14 Sept 13:04 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN foreign ministers convened a special meeting in Jakarta to address the escalating crisis in Myanmar, ahead of next month's summit in Cambodia.
Discussions focused on the Myanmar military junta's refusal to comply with ASEAN's 'five-point consensus' and the ongoing violence in the country.
Indonesia proposed the meeting, and despite the junta's refusal to send a representative, a seat was reserved for a non-political delegate from Myanmar.
Myanmar's military leader, Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, was not invited to the upcoming Phnom Penh summit, as some members advocate for tougher actions against the junta.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.