Myanmar’s military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party has claimed victory in the country's first election since the army seized power in 2021

Myanmar's dominant pro-military party on Tuesday (Jan 13) claimed a majority of elected lower house seats in the country's junta-run polls, which democracy watchdogs say will prolong the armed forces' grip.

Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro on Thursday said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has yet to endorse Myanmar’s elections but noted “a certain compliance” to a five-point peace plan resisted by the ruling junta may result in a shift in the bloc’s policy.

Voting concluded in Myanmar's month-long election on Sunday, with the dominant pro-military party on course for landslide victory in a junta-run poll critics say will only prolong the army's grip

Myanmar’s military junta has committed widespread repression and abuse in every facet of life in the country since seizing power on February 1, 2021.

CEBU CITY - Top diplomats from Southeast Asia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to finding a "peaceful and lasting" solution to end Myanmar's civil war.

Amnesty International says Myanmar's military is using evasive tactics to import aviation fuel for air attacks in its civil war. The group says Myanmar

Myanmar’s military-backed party has extended its lead after the second round of voting in the country's election, according to official figures.

Myanmar's central bank cuts the kyat conversion share on export earnings to 15% from 25%, effective Jan 1, 2026, easing pressure on exporters.