Authorities in Myanmar and Thailand say they destroyed more than $2 billion in seized illegal drugs Friday to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. In Bangkok and in …
Malaysia can’t take any more Rohingya refugees, PM says
Malaysia can no longer take in Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday, citing a struggling economy and dwindling resources as a result of the novel …
Myanmar destroys seized drugs worth more than $800 million
More than $839 million worth of seized illegal drugs were destroyed in Myanmar on Friday to mark the annual International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit …
Arakan Army Seizes Three Soldiers’ Sons in Western Myanmar
Myanmar’s military says it is hunting three young men who reportedly went missing after looking for a drone that belonged to the armed forces.
Myanmar says it will only accept China loans if interest rate is low
The CTB and Exim Bank of China have offered Myanmar “grant loans”. Before the current government came in, other countries did not grant loans to Myanmar. Under those circumstances, China granted loans …
Myanmar provides US$22mil loans to pandemic-hit businesses
The Myanmar government has provided 31.8 billion kyats (US$22 million) loans to the most vulnerable business affected by Covid-19, an official from the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry told …
Myanmar to Launch Investment Policy Review
In its latest review, the France-based OECD has helped Myanmar identify policies and reforms needed to secure more investment, MIFER said.
‘One of the lucky ones’: Refugee from Myanmar graduates from Hammond High after fleeing war-torn country
For some students in Howard County, graduating high school is just a small achievement on a long checklist. The rigorous expectations of extracurricular activities, scholarships and college could make …
Parts Of Myanmar Unaware Of COVID-19 Due To Internet Ban, Rights Advocates Say
Human Rights Watch says the restrictions, put in place last year on Rakhine and Chin states, are leaving some unaware of the pandemic. The restrictions are said to affect more than 1 million people.
Parts Of Myanmar Unaware Of COVID-19 Due To Internet Ban, Advocates Say
Human Rights Watch says the restrictions, put in place last year on Rakhine and Chin states, are leaving some unaware of the pandemic. The restrictions are said to affect more than 1 million people.