Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi alongside health workers will be among the first to receive Covid-19 vaccine this week as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to stem the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Military Sues Rakhine Media over Theft Allegations
Development Media Group in Sittwe has been targeted by the military before for reporting on the conflict with the Arakan Army. ( read original story ...)
A Mosque in Myanmar Is Providing Free Meals During COVID. All Faiths Welcome.
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 ...)