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“The Philippine government is following with deep concern the developing situation in Myanmar, and is especially concerned with the safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. (File Photo By U.S. Department of State, Public Domain)
MANILA – The Philippine government on Tuesday expressed “deep concern” over the political strife in Myanmar and the arrest of State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi after the country’s powerful military carried out a coup d’état on Feb. 1.
“The Philippine government is following with deep concern the developing situation in Myanmar, and is especially concerned with the safety of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi,” the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
Assistant Secretary General, Deputy Regional Director and Director for the Asia-Pacific of the UNDP Kanni Wignaraja has affirmed that the UNDP will continue assisting Asia-Pacific nations in overcoming the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic and fulfilling sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Asean needs to promote digital infrastructure development for small businesses, individuals 17 Jan 2021 / 10:29 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean should build a new economic ecosystem by promoting the development of digital infrastructure that is accessible for both small businesses and individuals to reinforce its economic recovery efforts and promote sustainable and inclusive growth.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Malaysia said this will help to ensure that the group can be part of the growing digital economy in the region, which is estimated to contribute more than US$240 billion in the next five years.
“On our part, Thailand is developing ‘Asean Digital Hub’, which will help enhance digital infrastructure in Asean, as well as ‘Digital Park Thailand’, as part of our Eastern Economic Corridor.