This year has not been a great one for the Myanmar economy, with GDP growth slowing and unemployment on the rise.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Myanmar President vows to carry on recovery plans to mitigate Covid impact
The president expressed his belief in a message for the New Year that the losses caused by the pandemic would be overcome with the united strength of the union government and the people.
Myanmar extends international flight ban till January end
The Ministry of Transportation and Communication of Myanmar recently announced an extension on the ban of international flights in an attempt to prevent the importation of Covid-19 through air travel.
Bangladesh govt ‘dismayed’ by Bhasan Char ‘misinformation’
The Bangladesh government has called on the international community, including the United Nations, to take steps to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar without opposing the relocation process to Bhasan …
‘A New Normal’: Key Figures in Myanmar Reflect on 2020
The Irrawaddy asks prominent individuals in various walks of life about how the events of 2020 impacted them, the lessons they drew and their hopes for the coming year.
Credit Bureau Asia launches Myanmar’s first credit bureau
SINGAPORE (THE BUSINESS TIMES) – Credit Bureau Asia (CBA) on Wednesday (Dec 30) launched Myanmar’s first credit bureau.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Two Thais caught climbing border fence, returning from Myanmar
Two people from Narathiwat province were caught climbing over a border fence, from Myanmar to a village in Sangkhla Buri district, on Tuesday night.
S’pore firm taking Myanmar military conglomerate to court
BANGKOK • A Singapore company plans to sue a Myanmar military conglomerate over its “oppressive” behaviour, alleging that it has ignored appeals for greater transparency and accountability over their …
Myanmar reports 619 new COVID-19 cases, 19 more deaths in 24 hours
(Xinhua) — Myanmar reported 619 new COVID-19 infection cases with 19 more deaths in the past 24 hours, according to a release from the Health and Sports Ministry on Tuesday. The number of infections …
Myanmar-China Relations: 2020 Review
Beijing sought to ensure its BRI plans did not fall off Myanmar’s radar screen amid COVID-19. The Irrawaddy looks at the year in bilateral relations.