New satellite data identified 513 sites of rare-earth mining that have cropped up across at least six key tributaries of the Mekong, Salween and Irrawaddy rivers in Myanmar over the past 10 years.
Why So Many Young People Work Voluntarily in Myanmar’s Scam Compounds
Lack of alternatives and unbeatable salaries are among many reasons why disadvantaged young Southeast Asians work gladly in the borderland scam centers of Myawaddy.
Investment opportunities in Myanmar improving
A modernised investment law, improving energy security and public health, along with abundant resources, are making Myanmar a more attractive destination for Thai investors, say executives with …
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Myanmar
Pope Leo XIV launched an appeal on Sunday for an immediate ceasefire in Myanmar, where intermittent fighting – ongoing since 2021 – intensified over the past several weeks.
Rights watchdog urges regional leaders to reject Myanmar “sham elections” at upcoming summit
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Friday called on Southeast Asian and global leaders gathering for the ASEAN Summit and East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur later this month to take a firm stand against …
Myanmar’s new military government orders to temporarily block internet access
“In the directive, the MoTC cites legal basis in Myanmar’s Telecommunication Law, and references circulation of fake news, stability of the nation and interest of the public as basis for the order.
Asean faces diplomatic dilemma over Myanmar junta’s ‘sham’ election
Pressure is mounting on Asean chair Malaysia to issue a statement that outright rejects the election and any government that emerges from it.
Myanmar junta forces retake key town on trade route to China
After a 16-day offensive, Myanmar’s military says it has fully reoccupied Hsipaw, on the main road from Mandalay to the Chinese border.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Myanmar on Saturday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 95km. In a post on X, the NCS said …
Myanmar junta recaptures town on China trade route
YANGON: Myanmar’s ruling junta said Saturday (Oct 18) that it had recaptured a town on a trade highway to China from an ethnic armed group in the country’s war-wracked north.