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ASEAN must show unity to tackle Myanmar's escalating crisis, Indonesia president says

23 Sept 03:55 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo, current ASEAN chair, declared that Myanmar's ruling military has made no significant progress on the two-year-old 'five-point consensus' peace plan.
He urged ASEAN to demonstrate unity and decide on immediate next steps to address the escalating crisis and spiraling violence in Myanmar since the 2021 coup.
Myanmar's junta continues to be excluded from high-level ASEAN meetings due to its failure to implement the agreed-upon plan, which includes a cessation of violence, humanitarian access, and dialogue.

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.