Southward put:: How will China’s influence affect conflict-ridden Shan State?

While the Burma people’s uprising or revolution is aimed at achieving the goal of uprooting the military junta and the establishment of a federal democratic union, the proxy war raging in Shan State may be intended solely to serve China’s national interest, with a matching physical presence of its proxy EAOs to provide security for its business interests and trade and communication infrastructure linking southwest China to the Indian Ocean.

“Building Back Better”: Southeast Asia’s transition to a green economy after COVID-19

Through its assessment, APHR found that only minimal green policy measures have been adopted as part of the national COVID-19 recovery plans. Moreover, the few positive measures approved were critically undermined by the widespread adoption of those that contribute to global warming and create significant barriers to a low-carbon economic transition. Countries in the region clearly lacked a unified strategy on a green recovery from COVID-19.

Mekong-ROK Cooperation Fund

The Republic of Korea (ROK) is the donor of the MKCF. From 2013, ROK provided US $ 10.42 million to foster regional support and cooperation among the Mekong member countries. The ROK pledged additional contributions of $ 4 million into the fund in 2021 in advancing needs-based cooperation in the Mekong region.