Decades of mining for jade has left the landscape desolate. Local activists want to make a change — but can they stand up to the powerful companies that dominate the industry?
Myanmar approves investment enterprises with nearly 5,000 local jobs
The Myanmar Investment Commission on Tuesday approved seven investment enterprises which can create 4,915 employment opportunities for locals, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company …
Coronavirus disrupts life in cross-border village of China and Myanmar
It’s been eight months since 38-year-old Nan Hanrui has been to her parents’ home in Myanmar due to the outbreak of COVID-19 earlier this year. Living in Ruili city, Yunnan province, where two …
Myanmar Strategic – Acquisition of minority interest in MIL
A Myanmar Strategic Holdings Ltd 29 September 2020 Myanmar Strategic Holdings Ltd.. Myanmar Strategic Holdings Ltd., the …
Yoma’s Serge Pun sees surge in domestic tourism in Myanmar
Serge Pun of Yoma Strategic Holdings says the rise of domestic tourism in Myanmar has come as a surprise, with hotels in its portfolio having better occupancy rates than before the coronavirus …
COVID-19 Spirals Ahead of Myanmar Election
The increasing spread of the virus is amplifying doubts about the viability and legitimacy of the upcoming election.
Myanmar attracts over 5 bln USD foreign investment in 11 months
Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) gave the go-ahead to 228 foreign investment enterprises. Topics: Myanmar During the period, the pow …
UN chief concerned about deal on return of Myanmar’s Rohingya
We believe it would be very important to have UNHCR fully involved in the operation to guarantee that the operation abides by international standards’ …
Malala calls on Myanmar to ‘halt persecution’ of Rohingyas
Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai on Monday, June 8, urged Myanmar leaders to take “immediate action” to prevent the persecution of the country’s Rohingya Muslims, most of whom are considered …
Bangladesh: World must step up to solve Rohingya issue
Not a single Rohingya was repatriated in 3 years, and the solution lies in Myanmar, Bangladeshi Premier Hasina tells UN – Anadolu Agency …