Sergey Shoigu’s visit to Naypyitaw sends a signal that Moscow’s role in modernizing Myanmar’s military is set to deepen.
37th Universal Periodic Review: UK statement on Myanmar
The UK delivered a statement on Myanmar at the 37th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR), sharing recommendations to improve their human rights record.
Aung San Suu Kyi in line to get Covid-19 vaccine early as Myanmar readies roll-out
Ms Suu Kyi, President Win Myint and Cabinet members will be inoculated on Thursday.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Russia to supply Pantsir-S1 air defence systems to Myanmar
The defence ministries of Russia and Myanmar have reached an agreement for the supply of Pantsir-S1 air defence systems. A document has been signed by Russian Military Department deputy head, colonel …
Civic groups urges Myanmar govt to end battles with KNU
More than 160 civil society organisations and non-government groups called on State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and President U Win Myint to take steps to end hostilities in three townships in …
Asia Album: Registration processes launched for COVID-19 vaccination in Myanmar
Residents register for COVID-19 vaccine in Yangon, Myanmar, on Jan. 24, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhang Dongqiang) YANGON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) — The registration processes are being carried out for the COVID-19 …
Cambodia, Myanmar raising funds for vaccines via donations
Faced with the daunting cost of vaccinating their populations against the coronavirus, Myanmar and Cambodia are raising money through donations.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Myanmar’s COVID-19 cases increase to 137,574
The number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has increased to 137,574 as of Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health and Sports. A total of 476 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were …
Bangladesh to buy Myanmar rice, putting aside Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh will buy 100,000 tonnes of rice from Myanmar, putting aside a rift over the Rohingya refugee crisis as the government races to overcome a shortage of the staple food for the country’s more …
Myanmar’s Displaced Christians Rebuild Lives On Yangon’s Outskirts
Hammering at bamboo poles to erect a stilt house, minority Christians who have fled conflict in northern Myanmar are building a sanctuary on the outskirts of Yangon. The small Christian community in …