The 2,129-kilometer (1,323-mile) border runs through densely forested mountains and has long been notorious for drug smuggling into China from the “Golden Triangle” region where the borders of Laos, …
Myanmar’s Civilian Government: Former UN Chief Happy With Junta Boss Talks
The National Unity Government’s deputy foreign minister said Ban Ki-moon would likely visit Myanmar again in the future.
Why Myanmar’s Rakhine and Bangladesh getting closer day by day?
Bangladesh 39;s 39;Great Independence and National Day 39; was celebrated with great enthusiasm and enthusiasm at the Bangladesh Consulate at Sitte in Myanmar.
Assam based Numaligarh Refinery Limited to set up retail outlets in Myanmar
Assam-based Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) plans to enter Myanmar once the situation is conducive and set up retail outlets, as the area close to Moreah on the Indian side is an un-serviced area …
Military construction on Myanmar’s Great Coco island prompts fears of Chinese involvement
Great Coco lies 55km from India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Beijing has denied it is involved in building a surveillance post there …
1,975kg caffeine seized in eastern Myanmar
Anti-narcotics police have seized 1,975kg of caffeine in an operation in Myanmar’s eastern Shan State, the Central Committee on Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC) has reported.
India hosts dialogue, seeks to play a role to ease Myanmar crisis which complements Asean’s efforts
NEW DELHI – India is seeking to play a role in helping to formulate a plan for crisis-hit Myanmar by recently hosting the second meeting of a Track 1.5 dialogue, involving mid-level officials, …
Military Construction On Myanmar Island Suspected To Be Chinese Intel Gathering Facility
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) With developments in Myanmar’s remote Coco island located in the Bay of Bengal, India may soon face a new airbase close by in a country increasingly tied to …
UN Special Rapporteur: Japan key to supporting crisis response in Myanmar
Japan’s leadership would be vital in restarting a failing international response to the crisis in Myanmar, a UN-appointed independent rights expert urged Friday. Tom Andrews, UN Special Rapporteur, …
Refugee family who fled Myanmar for Ireland in 2007 now face eviction
Family friend Gerard Mulherin helped co-ordinate the resettlement of almost 100 Karen refugees in Mayo back in 2007 in his role as a community development integration officer. He is now advocating on …