Opposition parties in Myanmar are calling for November’s election to be postponed as the country scrambles to control a coronavirus surge. New infections are doubling every week — albeit from a …
Chinese city bordering Myanmar enters coronavirus ‘wartime mode’ as official impose strict lockdown
Ruili, a city with over 200,000 residents in southwestern Chinese province Yunnan, Monday reported the new COVID-19 infections on Monday. The city has been under lockdown since last night.
China locks down city on Myanmar border
China has locked down a city on the border with Myanmar and will launch a mass coronavirus testing program, officials said Tuesday, after a handful …
No plans to delay tax hikes on unassessed income, Myanmar government says
Taxes on undisclosed sources of income in Myanmar will be raised during the new 2020-21 fiscal year, and appeals for existing rates to be extended have not been considered so far, U Min Htut, Director …
Bringing effortless wholesale shopping to Myanmar
Azay Co. Ltd is one of the latest additions under the City Holdings Limited group of companies. Housed under their distribution arm, Premium Distribution, Azay brings an efficient and convenient …
Chinese city near Myanmar border to test all residents after coronavirus cases
The Chinese city of Ruili will test all people there after authorities reported two new coronavirus cases imported from neighbouring Myanmar, state media reported late on Monday.
UN warns of ‘further war crimes’ in Myanmar’s Rahkine
Myanmar’s apparent continued targeting of civilians in the country’s Rakhine and Chin states could constitute additional war crimes and crimes against humanity, the UN rights chief said Monday. In …
Myanmar Military Demands Return of Two Soldiers Who Confessed to Rohingya Atrocities
Sending two privates to the ICC in The Hague after they confessed to Rohingya atrocities was an “intervention” in Myanmar’s judicial process, a military spokesman said.
Casualties in Myanmar may represent war crimes: UN human rights chief
United Nations human rights chief on Monday said that “no concrete measures” have been taken three years after the Rohingya exodus to provide relief to the people. Additionally, Michelle Bachelet said …
B’desh summons Myanmar envoy over military movement
Bangladesh has summoned the Myanmar Ambassador amid military build-up on the other side of the border in Rakhine state, the media reported on Monday.