Pro-democracy activists like Yadanar Maung, member of Justice for Myanmar, say that teak traders are dealing in conflict timber — and that the junta, which has already killed thousands of civilians in …
How Florida wood traders navigate ban on repressive regime’s rare teak: Tree DNA tests
Pro-democracy activists like Yadanar Maung, member of Justice for Myanmar, say that teak traders are dealing in conflict timber — and that the junta, which has already killed thousands of civilians in …
Myanmar’s Tough Economic Times Forecast to Continue
Economists predict low growth and high inflation for Myanmar this year. The Irrawaddy looks at the key forecasts for 2023 in a series of infographics.
Myanmar traditional boxing packs a punch, kick and headbutt
After Hlaing Htet Aung landed another vicious kick to his opponent’s chest, the referee called a stop to the bout of traditional Myanmar boxing, the crowd cheered and the ringside band ended their tune with a flourish.
From Taiwan to Turkey and beyond: How Deforestation Inc exposed the teak trade from Myanmar
Deforestation Inc. reporters in a dozen countries investigated weak government efforts and loopholes allowing companies to keep trading Myanmar teak, a natural resource controlled by the military junta.
More Grim Tidings From Myanmar
A report from the U.N. Human Rights Office claims that conflict has affected 80 percent of the country’s 330 townships over the past two years.
‘Hope is rare now in Myanmar’, UN Human Rights Council hears
The Myanmar military has continuously used arbitrary lethal violence against its own people amid an expanding humanitarian emergency, and a worsening economic crisis, the UN rights chief told the Human Rights Council on Monday.
Fire at Rohingya camp in Bangladesh leaves refugees homeless
More than 1 million Rohingya refugees have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar over several decades, including many who fled a brutal crackdown by the Myanmar military starting in 2017.
Refugee camp fire in Bangladesh leaves thousands of Muslims from Myanmar homeless
A fire at a refugee camp in Bangladesh has left thousands of Rohingya Muslims homeless. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims escaped Myanmar during a brutal crackdown.
Keppel Land to divest Myanmar hotel project for US$57.4 million
KEPPEL Land and its subsidiary Double Peak Holdings are divesting their 100 per cent stake in Greenfield Development for US$57.4 million in cash. Read more at The Business Times.