Labour union IndustriALL has accused global shipping firms of providing a “lifeline” to Myanmar’s military regime, however a Myanmar industry expert argued that by continuing to transport goods they …
Why Myanmar’s war matter, even if the world isn’t watching?
The civil war in Myanmar is posing a threat to the country’s unity and stability, with global implications. Recent developments show resistance fighters outmaneuvering the ruling military junta, …
24 ‘trafficked’ Filipinos rescued in Myanmar
Authorities rescued 24 Filipinos working for alleged Chinese scam companies in Myawaddy, Myanmar on April 21. The Philippine Embassy’s Police Attaché led by Colonel
Thousand’s Flee After Junta Bombs Myawaddy, Myanmar
Myanmar’s military junta continues bombing its own citizens. Airstrikes target civilian areas, killing and displacing thousands.
Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost ‘green financing’ as region chokes on smog
Green finance is among several items on the agenda of the finance … The 10 member nations of ASEAN — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and …
Fighting flares at Myanmar-Thai border as rebels target stranded junta troops
Resistance fighters and ethnic minority rebels seized the key trading town of Myawaddy on the Myanmar side of the frontier on April 11, a blow to a well-equipped military struggling to govern and faci …
1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes in border town
About 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand, officials said Saturday, as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic guerillas.
274 Myanmar BGP deserters seeking refuge in Bangladesh to be deported
DHAKA, Bangladesh -A ship is expected to arrive from Myanmar next Monday or Tuesday to retrieve Myanmar Border Guard Police (BGP) members who sought refuge in Bangladesh. However, their departure is …
‘My hell in Myanmar cyber slavery camp’
The computer specialist jumped at the chance – it was money he couldn’t dream of in Sri Lanka, which has been hit by an economic crisis. And so, he took out a loan of 250,000 rupees ($815) to pay the recruiter. Ravi arrived in Bangkok in early 2023, but was immediately sent to Mae Sot, a city in western Thailand.
About 1,300 people from Myanmar flee into Thailand after clashes broke out in a key border town
About 1,300 people have fled from eastern Myanmar into Thailand, officials said Saturday, as fresh fighting erupted at a border town that has recently been captured by ethnic …