Sales of the Chinese New Year decorations and snacks in shops at Yangon Chinatown have slowed as commodity prices are soaring in the …
Over 80 Myanmar Junta Forces Killed in Three Days of Clashes With Resistance
The Irrawaddy’s latest roundup includes incidents in Sagaing, Mandalay, Magwe and Bago regions and Mon State; two PDF fighters were also killed.
“Matter Of Concern”: India On Jan 10 Bombing Along Myanmar Border
India has taken up with Myanmar the incident of falling of a bomb on Tiau riverbed on the border between the two countries on January 10, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday. MEA …
Country profile: Myanmar
Just six years ago Myanmar was celebrated as Asia’s fastest-growing economy. Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi was the country’s de facto leader. After years of isolation under repressive military rule a slew of political and economic reforms were under way.
Should European Chambers of Commerce still be in business in Myanmar?
Almost all European chambers of commerce remain active in Myanmar nearly two years on from a military coup that ousted a democratically-elected government and sparked a civil war. The ongoing crisis …
How to approach the protracted Myanmar crisis: Jakarta Post contributor
The writer says the process of transferring power to the civilians must be crafted by the people of Myanmar themselves.
Indonesian Minister Says Myanmar Regime Not Qualified to Run Country
Investment Minister Luhut Panjaitan’s call for the junta to step aside is especially significant given Indonesia’s current status as ASEAN chair.
MYANMAR IN TURMOIL: Myanmar Junta building up its air power with Russian help
Civilians in Myanmar are facing escalating danger as the military expands its arsenal — with assistance from Russia.
Firms in US, Europe and Asia helping Myanmar junta strengthen arms despite sanctions, says reports
At least 13 companies in the United States, Europe, Asia and North America have been supplying raw materials and technology to Myanmar junta to manufacture weapons despite western-led sanctions, …
Rohingya fleeing Myanmar or Bangladesh by sea surged fivefold in 2022- UN
Rohingya refugees rescued by fishermen are seen on a boat behind a patrol boat near the coast of Seunuddon beach in North Aceh, Indonesia, June 24, 2020. Antara Foto/Rahmad/via REUTERS/Fi …