Burma has faced a new wave of pressure ahead of the latest Asean Summit that starts today. But this time, the pressure for swift political reform and the immediate release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is coming from Burma’s best friend, Asean.

Three Asean allies to act on security

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia will cooperate to boost security in the region because an environment of insecurity may keep away economically vital foreign investment from the region, the country’s leaders agreed.