India and China have been competing for influence in Myanmar. If India hadn’t agreed to help Myanmar meet its naval requirements, it would have meant a greater Chinese presence in the Bay of Bengal.
US criticises countries providing military, political support to Myanmar
Stephen Biegun, the US deputy secretary of state, has criticised the countries that assist Myanmar militarily and politically instead of proactively supporting the cause of the Rohingya.
Western focus on Myanmar election shifts to whether incumbent can hold on to power
The 2020 Myanmar general elections are scheduled to be held on November 8. Five years ago the candidacy of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi excit …
Western focus on Myanmar election shifts to whether incumbent can hold on to power
The 2020 Myanmar general elections are scheduled to be held on November 8. Five years ago the candidacy of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi excit …
Detained Political Party Boss Found to Breach Myanmar Anti-Money Laundering Law, Among Others
The UDP could face dissolution, as its detained chairman and financial backer, Michael Kyaw Myint, had no legal source of income for the past six years, officials say.
Detained Political Party Boss Found to Breach Myanmar Anti-Money Laundering Law, Among Others
The UDP could face dissolution, as its detained chairman and financial backer, Michael Kyaw Myint, had no legal source of income for the past six years, officials say.
India to handover submarine to Myanmar, aimed to counter China’s influence
Myanmar will get its first submarine as India will handover the INS Sindhuvir for use the of Myanmar Navy, a decision aimed at boosting military cooperation between the two countries and counter China …
Second wave of COVID-19 hits Myanmar microfinance sector
The Microfinance Business Supervisory Committee on October13 repeated instructions for microfinance institutions (MFIs) not to force borrowers who are unable repay their debts to do so amid the …
New great powers and responsibilities in Myanmar insurance market
October 1 marked yet another milestone in the ongoing development of the Myanmar insurance market with two important new regulations that are inter-linked.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Supports The Asia Foundation’s Covid-19 Response Efforts in Myanmar and Nepal
The Asia Foundation has received a grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Covid-19 Response Fund to support vulnerable communities in Myanmar and Nepal impacted by Covid-19. Across Asia, …