India is constructing a 1,643-km fence along its border with Myanmar to address security concerns, smuggling, and human trafficking. The $3.1 billion project, slated for completion within 10 years, …
Factbox-Why Myanmar’s Travel-Shy Leader Could Be Difficult to Arrest
The most likely way any possible arrest warrant could be served would be overseas, but Min Aung Hlaing, 68, rarely travels abroad. As Myanmar’s leader he has visited mainly the country’s closest …
A ‘new chapter’? The future of rare earth mining under KIO rule
Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but …
A ‘new chapter’? The future of rare earth mining under KIO rule
Recent conflict has brought Myanmar’s biggest rare earth mining region under the control of the Kachin Independence Organization, yet it’s uncertain how it will handle the lucrative but …
Brands Still Sourcing From Myanmar Hit With OECD Complaints
IndustriALL Global Union, together with its banned Burmese affiliates, have filed complaints against Next, New York and LPP for breaching responsible business guidelines.
Myanmar conflict: People in Teknaf border live in fear as loud explosions rock area
The sound of explosions at Maung Daw in Myanmar’s Rakhine is creating panic among the people living beside the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf.
Myanmar yet to return four detained Thai fishermen
YANGON: Myanmar has yet to return the four Thai fishermen detained after the Myanmar navy’s shooting of a Thai fishing boat on Monday (Dec 2).
David Steinberg, prominent expert on Myanmar, dies at 96
Dr. Steinberg often challenged U.S. policies on Myanmar, appealing for American engagement rather than sanctions.
Armed ethnic rebels in northeast Myanmar declare ceasefire and seek talks with military government
A major ethnic rebel group in Myanmar has announced a unilateral ceasefire in its conflict with the ruling military and called for a dialogue under Chinese auspices to help restore peace in the countr …
Unesco inscribes Myanmar’s Thingyan festival on intangible cultural heritage list
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) has inscribed Myanmar traditional New Year Ata Thingyan festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural …