BEIJING (Reuters) – The Chinese and Pakistani navies are holding weeklong drills in the Arabian Sea days after the Russian Pacific Fleet and Myanmar practised repelling attacks in their first maritime exercise, while India and the United States pledged security cooperation.
Immigration lawyers say applying for visitor visas is like ‘buying a lottery ticket’ for Myanmar nationals
Myanmar nationals who have had their visas knocked back by immigration officials because of the “political and economic situation” in their strife-riven country, say their individual circumstances are …
A military jet crashes in eastern Myanmar. Ethnic resistance groups claim they shot it down
Reports from Myanmar say one of the military government’s jet fighters has crashed in a combat zone in the eastern state of Kayah.
Myanmar military court sentences general ousted from ruling council to 5 years for corruption
A military court in Myanmar has sentenced a general who until recently was a senior member of the country’s ruling council to five years in prison for abusing his authority and taking bribes, state-run media reported Saturday.
Losing ground to rebel alliance, Myanmar junta faces biggest test since coup
Anti-junta fighters have overrun 100 military outposts and the junta stands to lose control of key border crossings that account for some 40% of cross-border trade and a vital tax revenue source.
Myanmar fighting blocks key trade routes with China
YANGON: A surprise offensive by Myanmar ethnic armed groups has blocked two strategically vital roads to the country’s biggest trading partner China, choking cross-border commerce and denyin
China Says Will Ensure Security, Stability at Border With Myanmar
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will ensure security and stability at its border with Myanmar, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday, while urging all parties in Myanmar to immediately stop fighting.
Vantage | Why Myanmar’s civil war is dangerous for India
The repercussions of Myanmar’s internal conflict extend beyond its borders, especially concerning neighbouring India …
The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
Growing political turbulence, especially in the northern part of Shan State, has drastically narrowed the chances of progress on a host of large-scale projects.
The Dwindling Prospects For Russian and Chinese-Backed Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar
Growing political turbulence, especially in the northern part of Shan State, has drastically narrowed the chances of progress on a host of large-scale projects.