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• [New] FORUM-ASIA is calling on ASEAN to make human rights central to its 2045 Vision, citing ongoing abuses in Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The Online Citizen
• [New] At a country level, China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are seen spearheading the forecast stock expansion, which alongside build-ups in other countries could overshadow expected drawdowns in reserves namely in Japan, the Republic of Korea and Myanmar. WorldFoodSituation
• Persecuted in Myanmar for decades, thousands of Rohingya risk their lives every year to flee repression and civil war in their country, often going to sea on board makeshift boats. Al Jazeera
• The devastating earthquake in Myanmar, which caused at least 5,400 deaths and significant structural and infrastructure loss, underscores the importance of being prepared for catastrophe-related risks. Treasury Today |
• Several other countries' travel advisories are at a higher risk level, and were updated to reflect changes to risk indicators, such as Myanmar, also called Burma, which has a do not travel warning due to armed conflict amongst other reasons. Newsweek
• Last month, China's rare earth exports jumped more than 20% amid concerns around supply disruptions in Myanmar, where armed rebels seized a key mining belt in October. Asia Financial
• The current political landscape in Myanmar can not expect a government-led initiative for MHM either from State Administration Council (SAC) or the National Unity Government. Eurasia Review
• On top of the civil war and threats posed by Myanmar's military regime, Myanmar's journalists have encountered a new threat. Al Jazeera
• While countries such as Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka China, Bangladesh, and South Africa are expected to face steep tariff rates-ranging from 31% to as high as 46 %-India's exposure remains limited, with tariff rates hovering around 26-27%. Times of Oman
• Thailand now faces additional challenges, including a 36% so-called reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump administration and disruptions from a recent earthquake in neighboring Myanmar. Morningstar, Inc.
• China will continue to push forward peace talks and jointly maintain stability along border areas with all parties in Myanmar. The Verardo Group's Substack
• The threat from criminal networks in countries such as Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos is outpacing government efforts to mitigate it. PYMNTS.com
• Over 1,100 visitors from key Buddhist countries - including India, China, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka - are anticipated to attend. Khabarhub
• Thai goods will face a tariff rate of 36%, the fifth highest in ASEAN, following Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Krungsri2020
• India For India, the significantly higher tariff rates imposed on countries like Vietnam, Myanmar, and Laos could present an opportunity, as companies look to re-route exports through India to the US. Nikko AM Global Site
• Amid strain in ties with Bangladesh, India has terminated the transhipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo, which could impact the neighbouring country's exports to other nations in the region like Nepal, Bhutan and Myanmar. thestatesman.com
• Other Southeast Asian nations such as Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Myanmar will see tariffs ranging from 18 to 49%. CNA
• Extreme heat and heavy rain in Myanmar could cause disease outbreaks among earthquake survivors camping in the open, global aid bodies warned on Thursday, complicating rescue efforts made difficult by a civil war, as the death toll surpassed 3,000. FDD
• Many countries in Southeast Asia and South Asia - including Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar and Sri Lanka - were hit by tariffs of over 40%, which could cripple their export-reliant and extremely vulnerable economies. CNN
• PDP president and former J & K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti strongly criticized the central government, warning that if people remain silent, India could face a situation similar to Myanmar, where Rohingya Muslims were persecuted. ETV Bharat
• Casualties are expected to rise as search and rescue efforts are underway in collapsed buildings in Myanmar and Thailand. ABC News

Last updated: 13 June 2025