Indonesia says Myanmar solution needs 'political will' from all sides

23 Sept 06:50 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesian President Joko Widodo emphasizes that resolving Myanmar's two-year crisis requires "political will" from all conflicting parties.
ASEAN, under Indonesia's chairmanship, continues diplomatic efforts based on a 2021 five-point consensus, despite the junta largely ignoring the agreement.
The regional bloc remains divided on engagement strategies, leading to the junta's exclusion from high-level summits due to its failure to implement the peace plan.

Nationwide crackdown launched on illegal nominee shareholders and land holdings

Today 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.