Win Myint's pardon on Friday (Apr 17) was the biggest concession yet by the country's post-coup leadership. Analysts argue it is actually a sign of the unassailed strength of Min Aung Hlaing's leadership.

Japan agreed on Saturday (Apr 18) on a deal to provide Australia's navy with the first of almost a dozen stealth frigates.

Unlike for Khairy Jamaluddin and Hishammuddin Hussein, 82-year-old Syed Hamid Albar’s UMNO return bid was not previously reported. The former defence, foreign and home affairs minister had left the once-ruling party in 2018.

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, from northern-styled beef pho to decadent egg coffee, sticky rice and mung bean for breakfast, hidden architectural grand dames and the latest luxury hotel to call it home.

Aung San Suu Kyi's 27-year sentence was cut by one-sixth as part of an amnesty by Myanmar's new president.