Quad nations warn Myanmar crisis destabilising Indo-Pacific

11 Sept 00:58 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign ministers of the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, US) called for an immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar, emphasizing its role in generating severe transnational crime and destabilizing the broader Indo-Pacific region.
The Quad expressed strong support for ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, urging the ruling military junta to release political detainees, open unimpeded corridors for humanitarian aid, and engage in genuine dialogue with all affected parties.
Ministers underscored growing alarm over the crisis's spillover effects, which have fueled human trafficking, cyber scams, and drug smuggling across Southeast Asian borders.
Beyond the Myanmar crisis, the Quad solidified its security alliance by unveiling a major maritime surveillance network and pledging up to US$20 billion to secure critical mineral supply chains amid rising global tensions.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.