The former longtime military ruler of Myanmar, Than Shwe, has been hospitalized with an unspecified illness, an official said Wednesday. An employee of the Thaik Chaung military hospital in the …
Myanmar’s rapidly declining manufacturing industry amid Covid-19 case surges
A lot of manufacturing businesses and factories in Myanmar have closed and are closing with their workers having no chance but to return home, following surges in Covid-19 cases in the third wave.
Myanmar junta leader aims to solidify grip on power -U.N
The U.N. special envoy on Myanmar said on Tuesday the country’s military leader appears determined to solidify his grip on power following a February coup and ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s …
UN envoy warns of Myanmar civil war if no successful talks
The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar warned Tuesday of “a full-scale civil war” if the powerful military, supporters of the ousted democracy, ethnic groups and other key parties don’t hold a successful …
UN envoy warns of Myanmar civil war if no successful talks
The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar warned Tuesday of “a full-scale civil war” if the powerful military, supporters of the ousted democracy, ethnic groups and other key parties don’t hold a successful …
Myanmar bank faces boycott after freezing accounts to block donations to anti-coup forces
A prominent Myanmar bank is facing boycott calls by those accusing it of suspending accounts at the junta’s behest to deny donations to anti-coup forces Kanbawza Bank’s KBZPay e-payment app has seen …
Japan’s Kirin not planning to exit Myanmar despite coup, losses
Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings (2503.T) is not planning to exit Myanmar, despite being forced to scrap its beer partnership with a joint venture linked to Myanmar’s military after a coup earlier …
Japan’s Kirin writes off $193 million for Myanmar beer unit
Kirin Holdings on Tuesday posted an impairment loss of over 21.4 billion yen ($193 million) in the six months through June on account of its beer production businesses in Myanmar. The brewery said in …
Myanmar says alleged plot against U.N. envoy was nothing to do with the country
It was the military government’s first statement since the arrest of two Myanmar citizens in connection with the alleged plot. It rejected comments made in condemnation by the U.S. ambassador to the …
Myanmar says alleged plot against U.N. envoy was nothing to do with the country
It was the military government’s first statement since the arrest of two Myanmar citizens in connection with the alleged plot. It rejected comments made in condemnation by the U.S. ambassador to the …