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JAPAN
Jun 30, 2021
Japan backs ASEAN's move to send envoy to Myanmar as coup continues
Since Myanmar's junta ousted the country's civilian government, more than 800 people have been killed in clashes between protestors and the military.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2021
Firm led by former Japan minister in joint venture linked with Myanmar military
With the ministry and the Southeast Asian country's ruling military acting as one body, there are concerns such business projects may become sources of income for the junta.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 27, 2021
Southeast Asia’s democracy woes accelerate
Countries from the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia have regressed from robust democracies or hybrid regimes with some now turning to outright authoritarian rule.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2021
U.N. says 230,000 displaced by Myanmar fighting
The organization said 177,000 people were displaced in Karen state bordering Thailand, 103,000 in the past month.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2021
Myanmar anti-junta militia vows to take on army in a major city
Groups of opponents of the coup known as people's defense forces have sprung up across Myanmar.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2021
Myanmar soccer player files for asylum in Japan after protest salute
Pyae Lyan Aung, who refused to return home with his teammates, has submitted an application with the Osaka Regional Immigration Services Bureau, his lawyer said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 20, 2021
Japan’s refusal to sanction Myanmar undermines Biden’s strategy
Tokyo's reluctance to put financial pressure on the junta shows the difficulties Washington faces in convincing Asian allies to put real teeth behind calls to defend democracy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Myanmar goalkeeper who gave protest salute chooses to stay in Japan
Pyae Lyan Aung, 27, said he refused to return home of his own accord and that he will apply for refugee status.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2021
Myanmar junta to start Aung San Suu Kyi’s first trial since February coup
Suu Kyi and former President Win Myint, who have been in detention since the Feb. 1 coup and face multiple charges, are expected to testify in person at a special court.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 10, 2021
China boosts support for Myanmar army, countering U.S. sanctions
As of Tuesday, Myanmar's security forces had killed more than 850 people and arrested nearly 6,000 others since they overthrew the democratically elected government on Feb. 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 8, 2021
Japan's Lower House slams Myanmar coup, calling for return to democracy
The move reflects Japan's intention to show its opposition to the Myanmar junta ahead of a three-day summit meeting of the Group of Seven industrialized nations.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 31, 2021
Southeast Asian states pay price for virus complacency
Many Southeast Asian states have experienced sharp new surges in cases, and some countries could wind up with COVID-19 disasters on a scale with that of India.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2021
Myanmar COVID-19 outbreak hits health system shattered after coup
Breathless and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the patients at a hospital in Myanmar highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February's coup.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 28, 2021
Japan smashes Myanmar to reach next World Cup qualifying round
Five goals from Yuya Osako highlighted Friday's nearly effortless victory by the Samurai Blue behind closed doors at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2021
Japan permits continued stay of Myanmar residents due to coup
Those who wish to stay longer in Japan will be allowed to work, and the emergency measure can be extended again if the situation in Myanmar does not improve.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2021
Japan to allow two dismissed Myanmar diplomats to remain after credentials expire
The Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo informed Japan in March that the pair's diplomatic status and passports had been nullified.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2021
Myanmar news site says American editor detained
The man, the fourth foreign journalist held since a coup in February, was detained as he attempted to take a flight out of the country Monday, his news organization said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2021
Asia’s COVID-19 surges should worry us all
Variants must be caught before they explode, and we can't afford to overlook what's happening now across the region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 24, 2021
Japan, Myanmar and the illusion of a value-oriented foreign policy
Interestingly, Japan does not even have a legislative foundation to apply sanctions based on human rights violations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2021
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court in person for first time since coup
Suu Kyi appeared to be in good health and held a face-to-face meeting with her legal team for about 30 minutes before the hearing, her lawyer said.

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