Myanmar coup

Despite uninviting Min Aung Hlaing from the summit, it remains unclear whether the Southeast Asian bloc has a longer-term plan.

The established humanitarian presence in the region makes the Thai-Myanmar border a logical conduit for aid.

The Norwegian telecoms firm is awaiting regulatory approval for the sale of its Myanmar operation.

The February coup has rapidly unwound a decade of economic progress, while foreign investors are headed for the exits.

The move followed on the heels of ASEAN's decision to uninvite regime chief Min Aung Hlaing from its upcoming summit.

The decision reflects the Southeast Asian bloc's increasing frustration with Myanmar's military administration.

The claim comes amid an intensifying armed struggle against the military junta that seized power in February.

The move follows the military government's repeated stalling and lack of cooperation on the implementation of a regional peace plan.

ASEAN's patience with the junta is wearing thin. But can it muster the consensus necessary to take a harder line?

While the NUG's casualty figures are hard to verify, there is substantial evidence that civilian militias are striking increasing blows against the Tatmadaw.

Despite the motion, Western support for the National Unity Government is likely to remain informal and unofficial.

Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah once again condemned the junta's lack of cooperation on the implementation of an ASEAN consensus agreement.