The ASEAN’s progress in Myanmar has not been as successful as anticipated, according to Singapore‘s foreign minister. United Nations and many countries have urged the bloc, which includes Myanmar, to restore stability via diplomacy. Vivian Balakrishnan remarked that ASEAN is not as effective or fast as they expected. “But this is a difficult situation.” she added. Related PostsA Hazardous and …

It has been reported that Myanmar has pressed charges against a Japanese journalist for spreading “fake news” in the latest blow to press freedom following the military coup. Yuki Kitazumi which is a Japanese freelance reporter has been apprehended during the previous month and was charged under the “fake news” law during the World Press Freedom Day. Kitazumi is one …