Daily brief
Vietnam and the European Union have elevated their diplomatic relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The move, announced during a visit by EU leaders, was framed as a response to an international order "under threat." The new partnership aims to deepen cooperation on trade, security, and green transition initiatives.
Myanmar's military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) has won a majority of seats in the Union Parliament, according to official results. ASEAN foreign ministers, meeting in the Philippines, stated there was no consensus on recognizing the election.
The Philippines is hosting a retreat for ASEAN foreign ministers to discuss regional issues, including the Myanmar election and the Thai-Cambodia border dispute.
Vietnam will auction a confiscated luxury yacht and a collection of Hermès bags belonging to a convicted tycoon to recover funds from a major fraud case.
Bangladesh's ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, speaking from exile in India, denounced the country's upcoming election as a sham.