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Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
The Only Shoe Trends That Matter This Summer
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Barnama
4 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
ASEAN-led Approach Vital To Myanmar's Peace, Says Thai Foreign Minister
He said ASEAN must continue its constructive engagement with Myanmar, noting that efforts spearheaded by Thailand, and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair 2025, have led to significant breakthrough despite the slow pace of mediation process with the junta. KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa emphasised that sustained, inclusive, and ASEAN-led mechanisms are crucial and must remain central in all diplomatic efforts to resolving the quagmire in Myanmar. The minister saw recent crackdowns on online scam syndicates operating in Myanmar and the aftermath of a recent earthquake as starting points to strengthen such negotiations. 'Thailand is trying to change the mindset, from a negative (perception) into positive collaboration,' he told Bernama in a special interview on the sideline of the 46th ASEAN Summit and related summits in the capital. He said Thailand has taken a constructive approach on Myanmar by engaging in meaningful dialogues. Maris highlighted a recent breakthrough in the mediation process that demonstrated ASEAN's resolve under Malaysia's leadership. 'This is the beginning of a platform where Myanmar and neighbouring countries can exchange ideas and work together to tackle such issues,' he said. 'Transnational crime is a major concern for Myanmar's neighbours, and addressing it requires active cooperation from Myanmar. He highlighted the participation of Myanmar Foreign Minister U Than Swe in a virtual emergency meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers, chaired by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, in response to the earthquake. It marked the first time a Myanmar political leader participated in the regional bloc's meeting since the 2021 coup. Following the meeting, Mohamed and Maris jointly led a humanitarian mission to Nay Pyi Taw to assess the post-quake situation, where they also consulted with Chairman of Myanmar's State Administration Council (SAC), Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Than Shwe. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also initiated a meeting with Aung Hlaing and held an online dialogue with the National Unity Government Prime Minister Mahn Winn Khaing Thann during his visit to Bangkok in April, marking a significant step towards fostering direct engagement between the conflicting parties. 'All these efforts are taken under the name of ASEAN. This is a breakthrough. We should keep this momentum, (open) opportunities for Myanmar to talk to us (ASEAN) constructively in order to bring about a durable solution in an ASEAN way,' Maris said. 'Of course, the problem has long history of difficulties, but I believe that this is the very beginning. It will take time, but we are hopeful that the positive outcome will emerge," he added. A military coup on February 1, 2021 ousted the democratically elected National Unity Government led by Aung San Suu Kyi and plunged the country, which was already embroiled in decades of turmoil, into deeper unrest. Over 6,000 lives have been reported lost to this ongoing armed conflict. A devastating earthquake on March 28, 2025, aggravated the crisis and prompted the junta to extend ceasefire until May 31 to facilitate relief efforts. For their part, ASEAN leaders have adopted a Five-Point Consensus (5PC) in April 2021 after the military coup to serve as primary framework to resolve the crisis. The consensus calls for an immediate cessation of violence, inclusive dialogue among all parties, the appointment of a special envoy, the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and for the envoy to be granted access to all stakeholders in Myanmar. Despite its significance, implementation of the consensus has largely stalled due to the junta's continued non-compliance, with the issue remaining a major concern in ASEAN's ongoing engagement with Myanmar. As the result, Myanmar leaders are barred from ASEAN summits and ministerial-levels meetings, with the country represented only by non-political officials. ASEAN leaders have repeatedly urged Myanmar to recommit to the 5PC, reiterating that the framework remains the central reference to restore peace and stability. Mohamad emphasised that full compliance with the 5PC is a prerequisite for holding elections in Myanmar, consistent with ASEAN's position that such discussions can only proceed after the consensus has been implemented. Mohamad said he planned to visit Myanmar to formally present a 'wish list' gathered from various stakeholders to the SAC. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
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Nikkei Asia
4 days ago
- Business
- Nikkei Asia
Thai foreign minister urges stronger regional trade amid tariff war
TOKYO -- Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand's foreign minister, on Thursday highlighted the importance of forging stronger ties among regional trading partners to navigate global disruptions brought on by U.S. tariffs. "We need a renewed commitment to cooperation," Maris said at the Future of Asia, Nikkei's flagship annual conference in Tokyo. "The Indo-Pacific has become the epicenter of the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry, reflecting the region's central role in global supply chains and economic interdependence."
The Courier
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Courier
EXCLUSIVE: St Andrews University principal claims less than 1% of staff backed rector's ceasefire message
University of St Andrews principal Dame Sally Mapstone told a £2 million donor that less than one per cent of staff backed the rector's controversial Gaza ceasefire message. The institution was plunged into crisis on November 21, 2023, when Stella Maris emailed thousands of students accusing Israeli forces of weeks of 'genocidal attacks'. Ms Maris also condemned Hamas for the October 7 massacre of more than 1,000 Israelis and called for an end to the conflict. Her message triggered an outcry from Jewish students, who said they felt 'unsafe' and 'fearful.' It also left a seven-figure donation from an Israeli-linked charity hanging in the balance, with claims its senior figures were 'very concerned' by the fallout. We can reveal that, in a bid to salvage funds for a green energy project, Ms Mapstone sent a five-page 2,000-word letter to the Wolfson Foundation's chief executive just over a week later. The correspondence was released by the university after a request by The Courier. On November 30, she wrote: 'Our intelligence indicates that despite a week of headlines and argument on social media, support for the rector's ceasefire message amounts to less than 10% of the student body and less than 1% of St Andrews staff. 'This is fundamentally a peace-loving, tolerant and inclusive community which places considerable store by those values, and it is, I think, deeply unimpressed and concerned that this issue was handled by the rector in such a damaging and thoughtless way. 'We are also a determined community, however, and I am confident that the vast majority of our students and staff will individually and collectively strive to assert their loyalty to those values, and what this means for the way we should all behave. 'I hope this detail puts what you have heard or had reported to you into a more reassuring context. 'I would be happy to discuss any aspect of this report with you.' Ms Mapstone later said she spoke 'extensively' to the chief executive of The Wolfson Foundation and insisted the £2m grant was secured 'by a whisker'. The charity has denied these claims, saying the funding was never at risk. A spokesperson for The Wolfson Foundation told us: 'That funding was not in jeopardy because of comments made by the university's rector.' An independent investigation into the controversy surrounding Ms Maris was launched in January 2024. It was headed by Morag Ross KC, now known as Lady Ross, and shaped by the university's governance chief Alastair Merrill. Her report found Ms Maris had 'exercised poor judgement' and was 'in breach' of her responsibilities as rector and as a charity trustee. She was stripped of her senior powers and removed as head of the university court for refusing to accept the investigation's findings. Her appeal against the decision was successful and she has since resumed her role as head of the university court. A St Andrews University spokesperson said: 'At no point was any influence in respect of the rector brought to bear upon the university either by Wolfson, its trustees, or the UK Government. 'This is made explicitly clear in the publicly available minutes of the Special Court Meeting of December 15. 'Wolfson was one of several groups and individuals to raise concerns about reports of antisemitic incidents at St Andrews, and the effect of the rector's statement on the fear experienced by Jewish students in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas attacks on Israel. 'Those concerns were fully addressed and dealt with prior to the Court Meeting in December 2023. 'Six months later, in July 2024, the rector was discharged from her duties for her actions and activities after she issued her statement, and because she repeatedly refused to accept that as a member of court, she was by law bound by the same responsibilities and rules as all trustees. 'The rector has been re-instated as a member and President of Court, and fellow members look forward to working with her for the good of all St Andrews students and staff.'
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Facing global trade storm, Asean urged to pool strength
South-East Asian nations should look at ways to further integrate their supply chains regionally and around the world to reap the benefits of economies of scale and gain access to larger markets, Thailand's foreign minister said. Some countries in the region are already working together to produce more complex goods such as semiconductors, and Asean officials do see the potential that comes from being part of the global supply chain, Maris Sangiampongsa said in an interview in Kuala Lumpur with Bloomberg TV's Avril Hong. 'That is the key that leads to the integration, more and more deepening of our relationships and integration of our members of Asean,' Maris said. 'We have to share the advantage in the manufacturing. That means we share the opportunities for supply chains for the global market.' Maris was responding to a question on concerns about an influx of cheap imports into Thailand. A survey of chief executives of Thai companies released last month showed that almost 71% of the participants were worried about cheap Chinese goods flooding Thai markets, leading to lower use of production facilities or more factory closures. 'When there's a big volume of products from China, it also helps the Thai economy because people can buy things cheaper than produced in Thailand,' he said. 'What I am trying to say is, we have to work and to find, to be able to see the advantage of working together with Asean to fulfil the global supply chain.' China's economic ties with South-East Asia have soared in recent years, with free-trade deals and efforts to avoid US tariffs targeting Beijing driving trade and investment from Chinese companies and other multinationals into Asean. Vietnam was the largest recipient of manufacturing investment from China last year, followed by Indonesia, according to US research company Rhodium Group, with both seeing around US$3bil in newly announced Chinese manufacturing projects. Maris spoke on Sunday after meeting with Asean foreign ministers who gathered ahead of the leaders summit this week. Trade-reliant Asean countries are in a rush to negotiate with the US to lower imposed tariff rates, ranging from 10% to 49%. Many have already pledged to increase purchases of a swathe of US goods to strengthen their case for lower tariffs. The urgency is because Asia, which manufactures most of the world's goods, is poised to be among the hardest hit in the global trade war. Countries must be able to work on security and economic concerns with either superpower as selecting sides on a per-issue basis is not feasible, Maris said. China was Asean's top trading partner in 2024, with total trade worth US$770bil. Thailand has expressed its readiness to hold talks with the US – its biggest export market last year – after submitting a proposal detailing how it will boost imports of American goods and investments in the United States, and strengthen bilateral cooperation. The country expects to reduce its trade surplus with the United States by as much as US$15bil annually – from about US$45bil last year – with its recent initiatives to prevent the misuse of origin rules for exports. — Bloomberg
