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US to sanction two of Myanmar’s state-owned banks

13 Sept 23:45 Key points summarised by AI

The US government will impose sanctions on Myanmar's state-owned Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank and Myanmar Investment and Commercial Bank, effective June 20th.
These sanctions aim to curb the junta's financial resources, hindering its capacity to oppress its population and wage war, aligning with Western efforts to cut the regime's income from natural resources.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.