YANGON: The fishing season has officially reopened in Myanmar’s waters as of July 1, 2025, but some fishing boats are facing crew shortages, according to industry sources.
Rare Earths: The Hidden Battlefield in Myanmar’s Civil Strife
The battle for control in northern Myanmar involves a strategic fight over rare earths, critical for global technology. The Kachin Independence Army clashes with the junta, influenced by Chinese …
Clashes Between Chin Groups In Myanmar Trigger Refugee Influx into Mizoram; Border On High Alert
Violent clashes in Myanmar between CDF-H and CNDF have driven 3,000 refugees into Mizoram, prompting border patrols and relief efforts by authorities and civil society groups.
Chin Resistance Tensions Boil Over as CNA Seizes Rival’s Myanmar HQ
Chin National Army’s seizure of CNDF base sparks urgent calls for peace talks, as infighting over territory threatens to undermine united front against junta.
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.
40% on Myanmar, 35% on Bangladesh: After South Korea, Japan, Trump sets tariffs on 12 other countries | Full list here
Trump said the “wave of letters”, including those to South Korea and Japan, were aimed at recalibrating US trade relationships.
Why China’s Ultimatum to Myanmar Rebels Threatens Global Supply of Heavy Rare Earths
China, which has a near-monopoly over the processing of heavy rare earths, has threatened to halt buying the minerals mined in KIA-controlled territory unless the militia stops trying to seize full …
Why China’s Ultimatum to Myanmar Rebels Threatens Global Supply of Heavy Rare Earths
China, which has a near-monopoly over the processing of heavy rare earths, has threatened to halt buying the minerals mined in KIA-controlled territory unless the militia stops trying to seize full …
Trump’s Tough Tariff Threats: Global Trade Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump warned 14 countries with increased tariffs unless trade deals are struck by August 1. Countries like Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand plan to negotiate, while South Africa and Japan …
Kaladan Project to Revolutionize Indo-Myanmar Connectivity by 2027
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the Kaladan project between India and Myanmar, aimed at reducing travel distance within the Northeast, will be functional by 2027. The initiative …