The ruling party of Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has won enough parliamentary seats to form the next government, according to official results of a general election released on Friday.
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi’s party wins majority in election
It comes days after the party led by Aung San Suu Kyi claimed victory based on early results. But the military-backed opposition has demanded a re-run of the election. Myanmar voters went to the polls …
Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar polls
Aung San Suu Kyi’s ruling party secured an absolute majority in Myanmar’s election, official results showed Friday, in a poll disputed by the military-aligned opposition and criticised by rights …
What makes Myanmar a good market for Singapore companies to venture into?
As one of Asia’s “last frontier” economies, Myanmar offers promising opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs. The country’s average annual GDP growth rate of 6% to 8% is propelled by its largely …
Myanmar Went To the Polls for the Second Time Since the End of Military Rule but the Election Was Not Free or Fair
The Rohingya Muslim minority, to which I belong, was again disenfranchised during Myanmar’s election on Nov. 8. Many ethnic Rakhine, Shan, Kachin, and Karen were also not able to vote. On Nov. 8, …
War, Not Politics: Troubled Election Deepens Tension in Myanmar’s Rakhine
Yarzar Tun’s whole family backed Myanmar’s Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi in the landslide 2015 election that swept her to power. As fighting this year in western Rakhine state crept closer to his …
Japan’s Kirin Suspends Payments to Myanmar Military Firm
The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others.
Scientists discover new monkey species in Myanmar
Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample held at London’s National History Museum.
Strong Turnout in Myanmar Shows Voters’ Support for Nascent Democracy
Despite defections, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s party is expected to remain the strongest force in the Parliament. The military, which ruled for 50 years, still controls much of the government.