Nearly all the new coronavirus cases have been traced to migrants, some of whom entered the country illegally. Returning Thais and citizens of Myanmar have been slipping over the two countries’ long …
Myanmar tech companies adapt to COVID-19 environment
Wave Money said it moved a total of K12 trillion (US$ 8.7 billion) in cash funds, across Myanmar amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is double the amount handled in 2019 and equivalent to around 11.5 …
Myanmar removes Thai builder from Indo-Pacific economic-zone project
Thai Development has been told by the Myanmar government that its services are no longer needed in the development of the Dawei Special Economic Zone. The Dawei project is a joint project by the …
China backs Myanmar on Rohingya response with eye on Biden
The trip is seen largely as an effort to extend Beijing’s influence in the region, with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden expected to intensify pressure on China over human rights and other issues once …
Supporters gather to back jailed Myanmar nationalist monk
Supporters of ultranationalist monk U Wirathu gathered outside the Western District Court of Yangon where he would be tried for sedition, a crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
China promises to support Myanmar peace talks with rebel groups
China will support the new Myanmar government in revitalising the economy, improving people’s livelihoods and accelerating the industrialisation process. We hope that both sides will work together to …
China will give Myanmar some COVID-19 vaccines, says ministry
China will give Myanmar a batch of coronavirus vaccines for free, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, as the government’s top diplomat wrapped up a two-day visit to Myanmar.
Dreaming of a better life, desperate Rohingya risk leaving Myanmar
Yangon, the commercial hub of Myanmar, raided a house and detained 99 Rohingya who had fled conflict-torn Rakhine state and were bound for Malaysia. The detained Rohingya, mostly women and children, …
Kyobo Life Insurance donates Standard Q COVID-19 Ag Test Devices to help with Myanmar’s battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ag Test Device worth $ 37,000 to support Myanmar’s effort to combat against COVID-19 pandemic. The donated test devices can contribute to at least 5,000 COVID-19 testing.
Myanmar Aviation Chief Charged with Corruption
Yangon – The Anti-Corruption Commission of Myanmar (ACC) has filed a lawsuit against a manager at the Ministry of Transport and Communications for allegedly soliciting bribes. The ACC said on Monday …