While China has a near monopoly on rare earth element processing and refining, it has quietly become reliant on raw materials from the war-torn Myanmar.
How a war-torn Myanmar plays a critical role in China’s rare earth dominance
While China has a near monopoly on rare earth element processing and refining, it has quietly become reliant on raw materials from the war-torn Myanmar.
The ‘German Connection’ in Myanmar’s Civil Wars
Heckler & Koch firearms have played an unheralded and destructive role in the civil wars that have consumed the country since its independence.
Myanmar’s Prime Minister calls for increased local solar panel production
Myanmar Prime Minister Min Aung Hlaing called for greater domestic production of solar panels and raw materials during a recent visit to a factory in central Myanmar, citing the need to strengthen …
Indian agents linked to Myanmar cyber crime den join stir with victims; trapped include youth from Hyderabad & Sri Lanka; seek Centre’s help
Victims trapped in Myanmar’s KK Park cyber crime hub, including some from Telangana, are pleading for rescue. They allege severe abuse, including beatings and confinement, after protesting their …
Malaysia intensifies efforts for peace in Myanmar, urges OIC to boost relief aid and support ceasefire
As Asean Chair, Malaysia has called for enhanced collaboration between Asean and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address …
25,500 liters of controlled chemicals seized in Myanmar
Myanmar authorities have seized 25,500 liters of controlled chemicals in Mandalay region of central Myanmar, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Saturday, citing a police source.
Myanmar: Stop Recruitment, Use of Child Soldiers
The Myanmar military’s recruitment and use of child soldiers has surged since the 2021 coup, including a significant number recruited after the junta enacted a conscription law in February 2024. The …
Myanmar Worker Cries During Russian Shisha Bar Raid on Koh Phangan
A Myanmar woman broke down in tears during a police raid on a cannabis shop that was illegally serving shisha to tourists, fearing deportation …
Recognise Myanmar asylum seekers as ‘prima facie refugees’, govt urged
Heidy Quah, co-founder of Refuge for the Refugees, says Myanmar nationals who fled to Malaysia face severe threats to their safety if they are deported.