When Japanese brewing giant Kirin called time on its Myanmar operations last month, the news made little difference to Kyaw Gyi — like many drinkers, he had long boycotted the beer it produced with a …
Tourists urged to avoid Myanmar as junta prepares to reopen to world
Travel agents and aid workers raise issues of safety and note that tourism dollars will only benefit the ruling military …
Why this Manipur town is keeping one eye on Myanmar
Decades-old trade ties between Moreh and the markets of Myanmar come under threat as the double whammy of Covid and coup seals borders …
China says it will back Myanmar ‘no matter how the situation changes’
China says it will back neighbour Myanmar no matter how the situation changes, in the latest show of unequivocal Chinese support for the ruling military council that seized power last year.
China to back Myanmar ‘no matter how the situation changes’
China says it will back neighbor Myanmar “no matter how the situation changes,” in the latest show of unequivocal Chinese support for the ruling military council that seized power last year. China …
The World Responsible for Myanmar Becoming Failed State: NUG Minister
The National Unity Government’s foreign minister Daw Zin Mar Aung tells The Irrawaddy the revolution is going to win and other countries should back the winning side.
WWF report says online wildlife trade on rise in Myanmar
A report by the World Wildlife Fund The report released Friday found that enforcement of bans on such transactions has weakened amid political turmoil following a 2021 military takeover. The number of …
UN special envoy on Myanmar meets with ASEAN counterpart
The top U.N. envoy dealing with the crisis in Myanmar met Thursday with her counterpart from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss their joint efforts to promote peacemaking in the …
US and Singapore share deep concern on situation in Myanmar
The United States (US) and Singapore shared deep concern about the situation in Myanmar and the challenges it poses to regional stability, according to the US.-Singapore Joint Leaders’ Statement …
US, Singapore Leaders Urge Myanmar Junta to Free Political Detainees
In talks in Washington, President Biden and Prime Minister Lee also called on the regime to end violence against civilians, allow access to aid and restore democracy.