Many of the more than 400 Japanese companies with local operations in the country have taken steps such as putting business plans on hold.
Myanmar military leader says elections will be in 2 years
Six months after seizing power from the elected government, Myanmar’s military leader on Sunday repeated his pledge to hold fresh elections in two years and cooperate with Southeast Asian nations on …
Japan 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 …
FEATURE: Japan 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 …
Myanmar swimmer sacrificed Tokyo Olympics dream after brutal military coup
SYDNEY — Win Htet Oo has dreamed about competing in the Olympics since he was 6 years old. But when the men’s 50-meter freestyle final takes place in Tokyo late Saturday, the swimmer from Myanmar, 27, …
Protests, Accusations Against Myanmar Junta Ahead of Coup Anniversary
Small groups of students protested Myanmar’s military junta on Saturday in Mandalay and a human rights group accused the armed forces of crimes against humanity ahead of the six-month anniversary of …
Residents: Myanmar leaders use pandemic as political weapon
With coronavirus deaths rising in Myanmar, allegations are growing from residents and human rights activists that the military government, which seized control in February, is using the pandemic to …
Activists allege Myanmar leaders are ‘weaponizing’ COVID-19
With coronavirus deaths rising in Myanmar, allegations are growing from residents and human rights activists that the military government, which seized control in February, is using the pandemic to …
Myanmar democracy movement moves out of jailed Suu Kyi’s shadow
Imprisoned by the military, detained Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is isolated from the young protesters now forging their own struggle for democracy outside of her shadow. Sunday marks six months …
What’s happening in Myanmar, six months after the coup?
Myanmar has endured six months of turmoil since the military deposed Aung San Suu Kyi’s government and ended the country’s decade-old experiment with democracy. The junta has consolidated its position …