English News and Press Release on Myanmar about Food and Nutrition, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 15 Jul 2020 by UNCT Myanmar …
No way out: the undocumented migrants caught between a rock and a hard place in Malaysia
After crossing illegally into Malaysia in 2016 from Myanmar, Sabe Phyu and Banyar contacted a Burmese agent who promised to arrange work visas for them. Instead, the agent disappeared with Sabe Phyu’s …
Laos: The Lancang-Mekong river cooperation sees regional countries battle severe drought
In China, it’s known as the Lancang River. Once it flows out of Yunnan Province, it’s called the Mekong, which runs through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Its waters feed more than …
Myanmar: Shattered Hopes for Peace
As Myanmar heads into election season, ethnic groups are no longer optimistic about their life under NLD rule.
Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam to gain most from apparel shifts: Report
As China reduces its apparel manufacturing operations, its neighbouring countries have high growth potential, said a Fitch Solutions report Read more at The Business Times.
Myanmar rising as strategic location for banks
Banks are expanding their presence in Myanmar, as they seek new opportunities in the fast growing Southeast Asian country. Myanmar is drawing the attention of financial firms, as a rising economy …
Asia Album: Myanmar kicks off school enrollment for 2020-2021 academic year
Students wearing face shields and masks walk in social distancing at a school during school enrollment day in Yangon, Myanmar, July 13, 2020. (Xinhua/U Aung) YANGON, July 14 (Xinhua) — Back to school …
6 Myanmar men detained after fatal brawl
SAMUT PRAKAN: Six Myanmar men were arrested on Monday night after a compatriot died following a brawl at a department store in Muang district on Sunday, police said. Pol Col Arthit Simcharoen, chief …
Myanmar man, cow killed as train smashes into their pickup in Thailand
A Myanmar national died as his pickup truck loaded with a cow was hit by a train in Ratchaburi’s Ban Pong district. The poor animal was also killed but another passenger had a narrow …
A Deadly Gamble: Myanmar’s Jade Industry
The multi-billion dollar industry fueled by China is shrouded in secrecy, continues to take lives, and displace tens of thousands …