A U.N.-appointed human rights expert and opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada on companies …
Risks ahead for China as northern Myanmar clashes near border, analyst says
Renewed clashes in northern Myanmar will hamper trade and personal contacts with China, an observer said as the fighting closed in on the border between the two countries. Armed groups have launched a …
Researchers hope tracking senior Myanmar army officers can ascertain blame for human rights abuses
A group of human rights researchers has officially launched a website they hope will facilitate the task of obtaining justice for victims of state violence in Myanmar
Burma to Myanmar at the British Museum review: a striking introduction to the country’s rich history
Burma to Myanmar at the British Museum review: a striking introduction to the country’s rich history – 75 years after Myanmar became independent of Britain, this small but interesting exhibition looks …
Senior Chinese official visits Myanmar for border security talks as fighting rages in frontier area
A high-ranking official from China has made a visit to military-ruled Myanmar to discuss security along the countries’ shared border.
Thailand reduces visa, stay fees for workers from SE Asia
Thailand’s Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Thailand reduces visa, stay fees for workers from SE Asia
Thailand’s Ministry of Labour has issued a ministerial order setting new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Myanmar mining ban hits flow of tin concentrates to China
China’s imports of tin concentrates collapsed in September, reflecting the suspension of mining activity in the semi-autonomous Wa state in neighbouring Myanmar.
US sanctions Myanmar’s junta-controlled state oil and gas enterprise
Sanctions imposed on Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise in US’s first direct action against junta’s main source of foreign revenue …
Myanmar team in Bangladesh for Rohingya repatriation talks
Myanmar officials arrived in Bangladesh on Tuesday to meet with Rohingya refugees as part of a long-stalled repatriation scheme now backed by China, authorities said. Bangladesh officials said Myanmar plans to take back around 3,