In a rare show of interfaith harmony in Buddhist-majority Myanmar, a mosque is cooking up and delivering free meals to the needy from different faiths, as the pandemic batters the economy in one of ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Military Rolls Out Red Carpet for Russian Defense Minister
Sergey Shoigu’s visit to Naypyitaw sends a signal that Moscow’s role in modernizing Myanmar’s military is set to deepen. ( read original story ...)
37th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Myanmar
The UK delivered a statement on Myanmar at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record. ( read original story ...)
Aung San Suu Kyi in line to get Covid-19 vaccine early as Myanmar readies roll-out
Ms Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and Cabinet members will be inoculated on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Russia to supply Pantsir-S1 air defence systems to Myanmar
The defence ministries of Russia and Myanmar have reached an agreement for the supply of Pantsir-S1 air defence systems. A document has been signed by Russian Military Department deputy head, colonel ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand’s December tourist arrivals down 99.8% y/y to 6,500
Thailand recorded just 6,556 foreign tourists in December, a fraction of its usual number, as part of a gradual easing of tight entry requirements aimed at keeping coronavirus infections under control ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand targets exports of 6 million tonnes of rice in 2021; Covid-19 cases still rising
BANGKOK, Jan 25 (Reuters): Thailand is expecting to ship 6 million tonnes of rice in 2021, 5% higher than last year, when it exported its lowest volume of the grain in two decades, the commerce ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Set to Start Covid-19 Vaccination Program From Feb. 14
Thailand plans to begin its national vaccine rollout from Feb. 14, starting with healthcare and front-line workers, according to the Health Ministry. ( read original story ...)
Thailand says COVID-19 vaccinations to start next month
Thailand said on Monday it would start its coronavirus inoculation programme next month by administering 50,000 doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to high-risk groups, as it faces accusations of being too ... ( read original story ...)
Iran Asks Indonesia to Explain Seizure of Tanker Accused of Illegal Oil Transfer
Indonesia said on Sunday its coast guard had seized the Iranian-flagged MT Horse and the Panamanian-flagged MT Freya vessels over suspected illegal oil transfer in the country's waters. Khatibzadeh ... ( read original story ...)