27 October 2020 – The UN human rights office (OHCHR) voiced “serious concerns” on Tuesday over the situation in Myanmar – including rights violations and proliferation of hateful speech against …
A fugitive Chinese businessman’s high-profile bet in Myanmar
A high-profile investment project in Myanmar backed by a reclusive Chinese businessman who has done business under at least four names fell under scrutiny for allegations of illegal gambling …
UN concerned about human rights situation in Myanmar
Myanmar government has shutdown internet in eight townships of Rakhine and Chin states following its upcoming general elections The United Nations Human Rights Council has expressed serious concerns …
K Line Logistics Completes Transport of Railway Coach to Myanmar
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd subsidiary K Line Logistics Ltd has been entrusted with the transport business of the Japanese brand-new railway coach to Union of Myanmar, accepted an order by the …
Myanmar Extends Ban on Foreign Visitors Before General Election
Other highlights of the committees order include Myanmar nationals abroad can return using relief flights Essential business travelers must seek Foreign Ministry’s approval and follow health …
Why Next Month’s Elections Could Worsen Ethnic Tensions in Myanmar
Myanmar’s electoral system concentrates power in the hands of the Burman majority, the root cause of decades of civil conflict.
NH NongHyup sets up Myanmar branch
NH NongHyup Bank said Monday it has launched its branch office in Yangon, the largest city of Myanmar to expand its presence in the Southeast Asian country. The establishment of Yangon-based branch …
Facebook eyeing tools used in Sri Lanka, Myanmar in case of election unrest in US: report
Many of the platform’s tools against disinformation and viral misleading political information were developed in countries where content on the platform is thought to have contributed to violence …
Incoming Myanmar Govt Must Tackle Chinese Casino Haven in Myawaddy
The presence of a Chinese-backed gambling and illicit trade hub in Karen State makes a mockery of Myanmar’s sovereignty; the incoming government must clean it up.
Teach-in on Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar
On Saturday, three human rights experts and student advocates gathered over Zoom to call the Yale community’s attention to the Rohingya Genocide in Myanmar. “Justice for Burma,” moderated by Yale …