One of the most powerful ethnic minority armed groups battling Myanmar’s army claims it has captured the last military outpost in a strategic western town, gaining full control of the 270-kilometer (170-mile) -long border with Bangladesh.
‘Golden oldie’ Asnawi Mangkualam comes to the rescue while youthful Indonesia find their feet
The oldest player of a youthful Indonesia side came up with the most telling contribution in Monday’s win over Myanmar.
Meet Sein Wan, the Power Mogul from Mon State
The wheeler-dealer from southern Myanmar has had a finger in the lucrative supply of fuel, power generation, and electrical manufacturing under every military regime so far.
Myanmar border fencing gathers pace, BRO to complete project in 10 years
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).