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.
Vulnerable construction turned Myanmar earthquake into widespread catastrophe: Report
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, became a widespread catastrophe due to the collapse of vulnerable buildings, which directly led to the majority of deaths and …
Russia signs investment deal with Myanmar, sees offshore oil and gas prospects
Russia signed an investment agreement with Myanmar on Friday that it said could open up new opportunities for Russian energy companies in the south Asian country. “We especially note the readiness of …
Bangladesh had prior info on Rohingya influx in 2017: ex-diplomat
Bangladesh had prior information about the Rohingya influx in 2017 as the Bangladesh embassy to Myanmar had written a letter to Dhaka, warning of a possible Rohingya influx and recommending strengthen
Bangladesh denies ICG’s militancy claims in Rohingya camps
Bangladesh authorities strongly denied claims of any kind of militant activity within the Rohingya refugee camps, following a report by the Brussels-based International Crisis Group (ICG) warning that armed Rohingya factions are preparing to confront Myanmar’s
ADB Approves $100M Aid Package to Support Recovery and Resilience in Myanmar
This latest package reflects ADB’s deepening commitment to humanitarian support in crisis-affected regions and its mission to serve the most vulnerable across Asia and the Pacific.
Thailand Plans Finance Industry Tax Cuts to Build Frontier Hub
Thailand is planning to lower taxes and cut red tape to help it become a financial hub for investors doing business regionally, especially in frontier markets like Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Positive view of Axiata’s sale of Myanmar assets
The divestment of telecoms tower operator Edotco Myanmar Ltd, although at a huge loss, is still a positive for Axiata Group Bhd as continued exposure to a military-led regime would have posed risks, …