The military coup follows a disputed election in November and is a major blow to Myanmar’s transition from military rule to democracy.
Myanmar shuts border trade with Thailand after military takeover
Myanmar has closed the border with Thailand in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai, prompting border trade between the two countries to come to a halt. The trade halt came soon after the Myanmar army …
Bangladesh Expects Myanmar to Keep Rohingya Repatriation Commitments Despite Coup
Bangladesh called for peace and stability in Myanmar after a military coup on Monday, and said it hoped its neighbour make genuine efforts to move forward the stalled process of voluntary repatriation …
India says deeply concerned at coup in Myanmar
India’s foreign ministry said on Monday it was deeply concerned at the military coup in Myanmar. “We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern,” the statement said. “We believe that the …
Myanmar releases directives for non-bank financial institutions
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has released new regulations covering the establishment, operations and business conduct of non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) in the country.
Military Coup In Myanmar, Suu Kyi Detained
The military in Myanmar on Monday seized control of the country after it detained State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint following escalated tensions between the government and the …
Latest News: Sitharaman To Present Union Budget; US’ Reaction To Myanmar’s Military Coup
From FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2021-22 to US’ alarming reaction to military coup in Myanmar. Read all the latest news here.
Philippines says Myanmar events ‘internal matter that we will not meddle with’
The Philippines is prioritizing the safety of its citizens in Myanmar and sees events in the country as “an internal matter that we will not meddle with,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry L. Roque, Jr.
Military stages coup in Myanmar, Suu Kyi detained
Yangon: Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, President U Win Myint, and other senior officials have been detained by the military, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy …
Aung San Suu Kyi, her NLD party and the Myanmar military that staged the coup
The relationship between Suu Kyi and the country’s powerful military has deteriorated in recent years as state counsellor sought to expand civilian control.