Foreign Affairs Human Rights Lead Story News
There has been no new wave of killings prompted by the Philippines’ war on drugs, and reports to the contrary are “alternative facts,” an ally of President Rodrigo Duterte tells the UN Human Rights Council.
International Relations Lead Story News
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has described European lawmakers as “crazies” in a salty-tongued rebuttal of criticism of his deadly drug war, while vowing again that all traffickers will be killed.
The UNHCR applauds a decision by the Philippines and Indonesia to grant citizenship to thousands of stateless people, saying it sets an example for resolving a global issue.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a new broadside against the United States as he leaves for an official visit to fellow US ally Japan.
Asian leaders play down tensions over the South China Sea, but Beijing voices frustration with countries outside the region “interfering” in tussles over the strategic waterway.
ASEAN Foreign Affairs Lead Story News
The Philippines’ Defence Ministry releases pictures showing Chinese boats near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, just hours before an ASEAN meeting with China’s premier at a summit in Laos.
ASEAN International Lead Story News
Burma’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges restraint after an international tribunal decides unanimously in favour of the Philippines in a dispute over territory in the South China Sea.
Lead Story Migrants Issues News
Thousands of Burmese face an emotional and social dilemma if Gen. Prayut’s plan to bar migrant workers from bringing their families to Thailand is enforced.
ASEAN Environment Lead Story News
Asia can fight climate change and lift people out of poverty if it invests in communities living in forests, claims a Thai-based environmental organisation.
Lead Story News SEA Games Sport
Burma came from a goal down to the Philippines to pull off an impressive 5-1 victory at the Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on Sunday evening.
Business Interview Lead Story News
As a pilot programme to export rice to China nears, DVB’s Aye Nai speaks to Ye Min Aung, the Myanmar Rice Federation general secretary.
Burmese President Thein Sein and a delegation of 10 representatives concluded a three-day visit to Manila on Friday, after penning six agreements with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the presidential palace.
Burmese President Thein Sein arrived on Wednesday in the Philippines where he is set to hold a bilateral meeting with President Benigno Aquino III at Malacanang Palace.
Sports columnists in Burma have their doubts concerning the Ministry of Sports’ goal for the country to finish in the top three of the Southeast Asian Games’ medal count
The Philippines said Thursday it would send a tiny delegation to this year’s Southeast Asian Games in Burma to protest the host’s “unfair” exclusion of mainstream sports
One person has drowned and a search is underway for 14 others still missing, after a ship with 24 Burmese crew on board sank off the coast of Pangasinan province,[…]
Philex Mining Corp keen to invest in Burma’s natural gas and metallic minerals after sending fact-finding delegation to country
Decision to be made among senior National League for Democracy party members on 29 March, in time for April election registration deadline
Philippines’ foreign minister aims to talk directly with his Burmese counterpart during a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement this week
Philippines says that Aung San Suu Kyi’s ongoing detention renders elections this year a ‘farce’ and urges her release
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Alex EllgeeAug 6, 2009 (DVB), Philippines has long been cited as a model for Burma's democratic transition, and this was reiterated last week during talks between Philippine head of state[…]
Alex EllgeeAug 6, 2009 (DVB), Philippines has long been cited as a model for Burma's democratic transition, and this was reiterated last week during talks between Philippine head of state[…]
July 31, 2009 (DVB), Philippine president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday said her country backed the United States in its condemnation of the Burmese junta, prior to today's would-be verdict on[…]
Aug 18, 2008 (DVB), A five-member delegation from the Burmese exiled Members of Parliament Union attended an Indonesian parliamentary function to mark the 63rd anniversary of Indonesian independence on 15[…]
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