Aug 10 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military-backed government has pushed back against the regional ASEAN bloc’s special envoy for the war-torn country, days after its leader made a landmark visit to …
Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing visits Thailand in quest for legitimacy
By Panu Wongcha-um and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing received a red-carpet welcome in Thailand on Thursday as Bangkok pushes for …
Myanmar: RSF and Mizzima to reopen a vital information lifeline on shortwave radio
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the independent Myanmar media outlet Mizzima have joined forces to launch the “Voice of Independent Myanmar,” a shortwave radio broadcast aimed at providing vital …
Myanmar’s ex-junta chief on first Thailand trip as civilian leader
Thailand has been leading an effort to normalise relations with Myanmar, both bilaterally and through Asean.
US judges allow Trump to end protections for migrants from South Sudan, Myanmar
By Nate Raymond Aug 7 (Reuters) – Two federal judges on Friday cleared the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had allowed thousands of people from South Sudan and Myanmar to live and work in the United States.
On the Line: Bangladesh’s Energy Woes Complicate Production
Also in this edition: LPP suspends new orders and product-development work in Bangladesh, risking a potential blacklist, while workers at a Myanmar factory have been protesting for higher wages for a …
Myanmar targets growth in trade
Thailand and Myanmar have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, reopen key trade routes and accelerate investment as both countries seek to raise bilateral trade to US$12 billion (397 billion baht).
Myanmar targets growth in trade
Thailand and Myanmar have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, reopen key trade routes and accelerate investment as both countries seek to raise bilateral trade to US$12 billion (397 billion baht).
Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement
By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Myanmar’s junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand on Thursday, as Bangkok makes a push for re-engagement …
Bangladesh, Myanmar agree to boost trade, connectivity and Rohingya repatriation efforts
During the meeting, both sides discussed increasing trade in agricultural and fisheries products, rice, pharmaceuticals and frozen foods.