The leader of a party fielding the second highest number of candidates for Myanmar’s November elections has been arrested after local media reported allegations of a shady past, including a prison …
UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar?
Incoming UN special rapporteur on human rights Thomas Andrews’ ties to Fortify Rights—a group whose reporting on Myanmar has been discredited—are cause for concern.
Myanmar says militants hampering return of Rohingya refugees
A top Myanmar official on Tuesday accused a militant group and its supporters of hampering the repatriation of over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled a military crackdown …
Campaigners Say Myanmar Students Face Jail Over Anti-War Pamphlet Protest
Police said they did not have details of any arrests. A government spokesman was not immediately available to comment. The detentions and charges were reported by the All Burma Federation of Students …
How A Beloved Gemstone Became A Symbol Of Environmental Tragedy In Myanmar
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
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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.