In the heart of Myanmar’s largest city, Yangon, a new edifice is set to rise, an emblem of an unexpected alliance. Amidst political turbulence and a freeze on new church constructions, the military junta has sanctioned a Russian Orthodox Church,
Myanmar Crackdown on Business Escalates, 16 More Executives Face Life in Prison
Companies close to Myanmar junta boss spared as businessmen from nine importing companies face up to a decade in prison for alleged breach of trust.
Junta Suffers ‘Heavy Casualties’ in Clashes Over Myanmar’s Biggest Nickel Mine
Cargo trucks are reportedly trapped at China-backed Tagaung Taung nickel mine after 16 regime troops were killed in ongoing fighting with resistance forces.
Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar reaffirms resolution in combating telecom fraud during talk with Myanmar officials
A joint operation conducted by the law enforcement departments of China and Myanmar recently cracked down on 11 …
Myanmar nationals ask Philippines to probe alleged war crimes
Five Myanmar nationals asked the Philippines on Wednesday to investigate alleged war crimes committed by 10 serving or former members of Myanmar’s military against the mainly Christian Chin minority.
Junta Seeks Brake as Myanmar’s Runaway Trade Deficit Nears $1Bn in Six Months
Myanmar’s military regime is threatening desperate measures to halt a runaway trade deficit that neared US$1 billion in the first six months of fiscal 2023-2024 – up around 1,500 percent on the $66 …
Bago Flooding Has Deepened Myanmar’s Rice Crisis, Farmers Say
Natural disasters, escalating conflict and economic mismanagement are driving up domestic prices in Myanmar, curbing exports and leaving indebted farmers with no seeds for next year.
Bago Flooding Has Deepened Myanmar’s Rice Crisis, Farmers Say
Natural disasters, escalating conflict and economic mismanagement are driving up domestic prices in Myanmar, curbing exports and leaving indebted farmers with no seeds for next year.
Myanmar reinstates family visits to prisoners to end a ban started during the pandemic
Military-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday allowed prisoners to have family visitors from outside, a right that had been suspended for 3½ years because of the coronavirus pandemic, the military’s information …
Myanmar reinstates family visits to prisoners to end a ban started during the pandemic
Military-ruled Myanmar on Tuesday allowed prisoners to have family visitors from outside, a right that had been suspended for 3½ years because of the coronavirus pandemic, the military’s information …