U.S. slaps sanctions on Myanmar military chief over Rohingya atrocities The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on four Myanmar military leaders, including the commander-in-chief, in the toughest action taken yet by Washington for alleged […]
Industrial sector improving despite weak economy: an official Aye Thaung, Chairman of Shwelinban Industrial Zone, told the media that although it is somewhat right to say that Myanmar’s economy is slowing down in various sectors, […]
Rights groups launch Myanmar boycott ahead of Hague genocide hearings Human rights campaigners supporting Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority on Monday called for a global boycott of the country, a day before genocide hearings begin at […]
57 countries sue Myanmar over reported genocide of Rohingya in historic lawsuit Fifty-seven nations are suing Myanmar at the International Court of Justice, alleging in a historic lawsuit that the government has conducted genocide against […]
Myanmar MPs Approve Discussion to Regulate Chinese Banana Plantations Chinese-run banana plantations need to pay proper taxes and face scrutiny over land rights, chemical use and road damage, says MP Dr. Khun Win Thaung. — […]
Kayin govt accuses business conglomerate of developing land without permission The Kayin State government has called on the Myanmar government to take action against a major business conglomerate for developing land for a project in […]
Myanmar reduces stamp duty penalties Myanmar’s parliament has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Planning and Finance to significantly reduce existing stamp duty penalties. — Myanmar Times Mixed Reviews For Aung San Suu Kyi’s […]
Myanmar Watchdog Criticizes ‘So-Called’ Public Consultation Process for China’s BRI Project Locals not fully consulted on impacts of China’s BRI rail project in northern Shan State, says the Heartland Foundation, a Shan State-based environmental watchdog. […]
Hundreds Rally in Myanmar to Show Support for Suu Kyi About 700 people rallied Sunday to show support for Myanmar’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, as she prepares to defend the country against charges of […]
ADB approves $195 million financing package for development The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $195 million financing package for a project that will develop climate-resilient and market-oriented infrastructure and livelihoods in 2,942 villages […]
Two Myanmar Military Officers Join Int’l Criminal Justice Unit for ICJ Defense Two military officers are among the members of the Myanmar government’s Special Unit on International Criminal Justice formed by the Ministry of the […]
Myanmar’s military companies should be sanctioned Business with military companies in Myanmar would only further empower the army. — Aljazeera Myanmar’s economy grows between six and seven per cent and it is among ASEAN’s fastest-growing […]