Dance fitness instructors attended a workshop in South Korea. They didn't have symptoms of coronavirus, but infected 112 more people at other classes. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 nightclub outbreak under control in South Korea with testing, tracing
A COVID-19 outbreak that began in crowded Seoul nightclubs and bars appears to be coming under control, health authorities said Monday, as newly confirmed cases fell to single digits after a vigorous ... ( read original story ...)
Myanmar pastor presumed dead returns home more than a year later
A senior pastor is reunited today with his family after being kidnapped and declared dead more than a year ago, according to a Christian mission organization. ( read original story ...)
Huge Fentanyl Haul Seized in Myanmar in Asia’s Biggest-ever Drugs Bust
The seizure of the fentanyl derivative was part of Asia's biggest-ever interception of illicit drugs, precursors and drug-making equipment, including 193 million methamphetamine tablets known as yaba. ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Yoma Strategic Says Digital Money Myanmar & Ant Financial Sign A Strategic Partnership
DIGITAL MONEY MYANMAR & ANT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP * AS PART OF PARTNERSHIP, ANT GROUP PLANS T ... ( read original story ...)
UK urges Myanmar military to extend cease-fire, citing virus
The United Kingdom is urging Myanmar’s military to extend its recently announced cease-fire to include the escalating conflict in northern Rakhine and Chin states where civilians are suffering a heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian pastor charged in Myanmar for defying COVID-19 restriction on gatherings
David Lah said devout Christians could not get the coronavirus, then he got it himself. Now the Canadian who has been in Myanmar since at least February faces jail time for holding public sermons in ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Financial injects $73.5 million into Myanmar’s Wave Money
Ant Financial is to pour $73.5 million into mobile financial services provider Wave Money as part of an initiative to promote financial inclusion for the unbanked in Myanmar. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar journalist Kyaw Linn attacked, threatened in Rakhine state
Myanmar authorities must conduct a swift, thorough, and impartial investigation into the assault of journalist Kyaw Linn and ensure that reporters can work in Rakhine state without fearing for their ... ( read original story ...)
Key Considerations: COVID-19 in the Context of Conflict and Displacement – Myanmar
Myanmar faces COVID-19 alongside serious humanitarian and health system vulnerabilities. The country has a range of conflicts and non-state actors who must be factored into a public health response. ( read original story ...)