Following the narration of U Naing Wynn, we can understand this period of history in the video produced by Myanmar Chan You Film. Connected by mountains and rivers, Myanmar and China are neighbors …
Diplomats: ASEAN waiting on Myanmar approval of envoy
Southeast Asia’s top diplomats have tentatively chosen a special envoy to help deal with the violent political crisis gripping Myanmar but must wait on approval from the military-ruled nation’s …
U.S. says Myanmar poll plan shows need for ASEAN to step up efforts
The plan by Myanmar’s ruling generals to hold elections in two years shows they are stalling for time and the need for Southeast Asian countries to step up pressure on them, a senior State Department …
UN calls Myanmar military actions moves away from democracy
The United Nations on Monday called the Myanmar military’s election delay and extension of the state of emergency a move in the wrong direction from international calls for the restoration of …
Indonesia urges Myanmar to approve appointment of ASEAN envoy
Indonesia’s foreign minister urged Myanmar on Monday to approve the appointment of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) special envoy and said little progress had been made on a plan to …
Bangladesh says World Bank’s refugee framework doesn’t apply to ‘displaced’ Rohingya
Bangladesh has rebuffed the World Bank’s proposed framework on refugee policy as it does not believe it applies to Myanmar’s forcibly displaced Rohingya Muslims who are currently taking refuge in the …
Myanmar shadow government condemns army ruler for taking PM role
Members of a shadow government set up by opponents of Myanmar’s coup condemned on Monday the country’s military ruler for taking on the role of prime minister in a caretaker government and said the …
ASEAN diplomats discussing crisis envoy, aid to Myanmar
Southeast Asia’s top diplomats were meeting Monday to appoint a special envoy to help deal with the political crisis and violence gripping Myanmar and finalize an emergency plan to help control a …
Japanese firms worried about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
As the political turmoil in Myanmar continues six months after the military coup, Japanese companies, whether operating there or tapping the country for skilled or low-wage workers, are worrying about …
Japanese firms worried about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
As the political turmoil in Myanmar continues six months after the military coup, Japanese companies, whether operating there or tapping the country for skilled or low-wage workers, are worrying about …