The rare earth push – aimed at reducing dependence on China, which processes nearly 90% of global supply – has brought renewed attention to Myanmar’s Kachin region.
Exclusive-Trump team hears pitches on access to Myanmar’s rare earths
The Trump administration has heard competing proposals that would significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy toward Myanmar, with the aim of diverting its vast supplies of rare earth minerals away …
Nestlé to close factory, office in Myanmar – WRAL
Nestlé has announced that it will close its sole factory and head office in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, as it switches to a more “sustainable” business model amid ongoing turmoil in the country.
US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for …
US lifts some Myanmar sanctions, says no link to general’s letter to Trump
The United States has lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals that had been imposed under the former Biden administration.
US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after general asked Trump for relief
The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for …
US drops sanctions on Myanmar junta’s allies after military chief praises Donald Trump
The United States has lifted sanctions on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling generals and their military-linked companies in a move that has prompted concern from politicians and rights groups.
Strike-Slip Fault Earthquake Caught On CCTV For First Time Ever In Myanmar
The researchers studied the video frame-by-frame using a technique known as pixel cross-correlation. This revealed that the fault slipped sideways 2.5 meters (over 8 feet) in just 1.3 seconds, with a …
Anhui youth returns safely from Myanmar
According to China Central Television reports, the young man came back to China safely through a port in Pu’er, Yunnan province. Police investigation showed after going missing, he traveled through Ma …
Myanmar rights group urges action against Chinese weapons manufacturer NORINCO
The call comes amid growing concern over China’s role as a chief supplier of weapons to Myanmar’s military junta …