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“Thailand’s Ageing Society and Young Thais’ Changing Views and Expectations” by Panarat Anamwathana

Source: ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:45 p.m.

According to recent surveys, the main causes of low fertility are people’s aversion to the high costs of care and pessimistic outlook on Thailand’s economic and political future.

ISEAS Perspective | Panarat Anamwathana

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Aung San Suu Kyi and former president Win Myint reportedly moved to house arrest in Naypyidaw

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:35 p.m.

The military junta’s spokesperson, Major General Zaw Min Tun, confirmed the reports of Aung San Suu Kyi and Win Myint being moved to their homes after Eleven Media broke the news.

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Myanmar nationals initiate High Court action to bar junta officials from New Zealand: NGO

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:27 p.m.

Human rights defenders from Myanmar based in New Zealand are urging the government to bar members of the junta from entering the country to attend the New Zealand – ASEAN meeting due on 18 and 19 April, according to the NGO Myanmar Accountability Project on 15 April.

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Myanmar’s dampened and explosive Thingyan water festival celebration

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:25 p.m.

The public turnout for Myanmar Thingyan celebrations put on by the military junta in cities in Myanmar 13-15 April was low.

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Mayor’s water festival pavilion rocked by explosions in Mandalay

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:24 p.m.

In Mandalay, at approximately 10:30 am on 14 April which is the second day of Thingyan water festival, near the Mayor’s Pavilion, two bombs detonated, resulting in injuries to at least 10 individuals, according to a local resident.

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Myanmar junta troops kill 80 civilians in Kalay Township over a three-month period

Source: Mizzima

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:21 p.m.

Based on lists compiled by the Kalay Township People’s Strike Steering Committee, fatalities numbered fifteen in east of the township, thirty in its northern section, and thirty-five in its southern region.

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Northern Irish Nobel Laureate Nominates Burmese Activist for 2024 Peace Prize

Source: FORSEA

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:18 p.m.

Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia (FORSEA) and the Free Rohingya Coalition (FRC) jointly announced Maguire’s nomination, based on Zarni’s “impactful and tireless activism for peace and harmony among human communities over three decades”

Press Release | FORSEA

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Chinese authorities arrest 4 Tibetans for protest over land grab

Source: Radio Free Asia

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:12 p.m.

Tibetan residents demanded compensation for land illegally seized by authorities, sources say.

Lobsang and Dorjee Damdul for RFA Tibetan

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Myanmar rebels confident of holding Myawaddy

Source: Bangkok Post

Published on April 16, 2024, 12:02 p.m.

Commander of Karen fighters expects to complete military operation by end of April

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Myanmar’s KBZ Bank taps FinbotsAI for credit risk management solution

Source: FinTech Futures

Published on April 16, 2024, 11:57 a.m.

KBZ Bank, Myanmar’s largest privately-owned bank, has partnered with FinbotsAI, an AI credit scoring firm based in Singapore, to upgrade its credit risk management capabilities.

Cameron Emanuel-Burns

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