The head of Myanmar’s military government has granted amnesty to around 4,900 prisoners to mark the country’s traditional new year, but it wasn’t immediately clear how many were political detainees …
Malaysia PM set to meet Myanmar junta chief amid opposition to talks
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to hold talks in Bangkok on Thursday with Myanmar’s junta chief to push for a ceasefire extension, a meeting criticised by some groups battling the …
Myanmar’s economy opens up to the rest of the world
As Myanmar’s economy opens to the world, it is set for a spurt of growth. The country’s domestic banks must be flexible and sharp enough to seize the opportunities that arise As Myanmar’s economy …
Chaos in Myanmar: Heavy rain causes houses to collapse
Shortly after the earthquake in Myanmar, the city of Mandalay was hit by heavy rain. This resulted in flooded streets and collapsed houses.
People detained in Myanmar after release from scam compounds attempt an escape
They walked out of the compound in Myanmar not knowing where they would go. Though they were aiming for the river that separated them from Thailand and freedom, they didn’t know if they would make it …
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar’s celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last month, Myanmar is missing out on the fun. The holiday is an …
Malaysian PM says to meet Myanmar junta head in Bangkok
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he will meet the head of Myanmar’s junta in Bangkok this week to push for the extension of a ceasefire between the military government and rebel groups to …
Myanmar’s deadly earthquake exposes void left by US in global disaster responses
As civil war-torn Myanmar struggles to recover from a devastating earthquake, the United States is facing criticism that it has abandoned the country in its hour of need – and is ceding global …
Malaysia to seek ceasefire extension in Myanmar for quake relief efforts to go on
Malaysia, as Asean chair, will seek an extension of the ceasefire announced by Myanmar’s military junta to allow humanitarian efforts in the earthquake-ravaged nation, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
China March rare earth exports jump as Myanmar supply disruption keeps buyers nervous
China’s exports of rare earths jumped 20.31% in March from a year earlier as overseas consumers booked more cargoes, fearing prices could rise further due to supply disruptions in major supplier …