WHEN an alliance led by three rebel armies seized swathes of Myanmar territory near the Chinese border in October last year, Beijing turned a blind eye.
China-backed election raises fears of ‘negative peace’ in Myanmar
As Myanmar’s junta pushes ahead with a vote in 2025, critics warn Beijing’s support may legitimize what they call a sham election …
Initial results of imprecise census in Myanmar show a slight population drop
Myanmar’s military government announced Tuesday that provisional results of a census taken in October put the Southeast Asian nation’s population at about 51.3 million, a slight drop from the last …
Myanmar polices remittances to head off money laundering sanctions
BANGKOK/YANGON — Myanmar’s military government is tightening its monitoring of remittances by migrant workers overseas, both to secure foreign currency and to allay money laundering concerns that …
Myanmar polices remittances to head off money laundering sanctions
BANGKOK/YANGON — Myanmar’s military government is tightening its monitoring of remittances by migrant workers overseas, both to secure foreign currency and to allay money laundering concerns that …
Drugs, Scams and Sin: Myanmar’s War Has Made It the Global Crime Capital
The chaotic country is now a magnet for criminal syndicates, particularly from China, destabilizing law enforcement across much of Asia.
Ethnic Rebel Group Announces Seizure of Key Town in Western Myanmar
The Arakan Army says that it is ready to engage in “political dialogue” and vowed to safeguard foreign investments in Rakhine State.
Myanmar’s shadow government loses clout as China deepens involvement
BANGKOK/YANGON — Myanmar’s parallel National Unity Government has suffered a series of setbacks in the armed campaign against the military government as other rebel groups seek dialogue with the …
China charges Myanmar Golden Triangle syndicate suspects with murder and telecoms fraud
Chinese authorities have charged 16 Myanmar citizens with crimes including murder and telecoms fraud as part of a crackdown on cross-border cybercrime.
Thailand Says No Evidence of Bank Deals Linked to Myanmar Arms
Thai authorities said they found no evidence to support United Nations claims that some banks in the country helped Myanmar’s junta buy military supplies in 2023.