Friday, August 9, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Govt Again Bans Use of ‘Martyr’ to Mark Karen Revolutionary’s Death

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 06:33 AM PDT

Official letter from regional govt orders Karen cultural committees not to refer to Karen hero Saw Ba U Gyi as a 'martyr' in events to mark his death on Aug. 12.

TNLA, MNDAA Attack Myanmar Army Base in N. Shan State

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 04:13 AM PDT

Tatmadaw says the attack shows the groups do not want peace; no casualties reported in assault on battalion HQ in Muse District.

Myanmar, Korea to Build Industrial Facility North of Yangon

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:36 AM PDT

$110-million complex in Hlegu to focus on exports, create up to 100,000 jobs; the KMIC project is a joint venture between two state agencies.

Megaprojects a Double-Edged Sword for Myanmar

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 03:13 AM PDT

Ten major projects currently planned with powerful neighboring countries promise to address Myanmar's infrastructure needs, but have the social, environmental and other costs been fully assessed?

Myanmar Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendment Committee Report

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 02:24 AM PDT

With a majority of lawmakers voting in favor of the report, the committee will now begin drafting an amending bill to Myanmar's Constitution.

Ten Dead, Dozens Missing in Landslides in Myanmar’s Mon State

Posted: 09 Aug 2019 01:24 AM PDT

Ten people have died and 30 are missing after a landslide—brought on by the heavy monsoon rains that are now plaguing southern Myanmar—buried ten homes.

Smart Home Tech Makes Inroads into China’s Emerging Elderly Care Market

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:31 PM PDT

With a half a billion people 60 or over expected by 2050—35 percent of its population—Chinese entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to care for the elderly.

US Calls China ‘Thuggish Regime’ for Singling out US Diplomat in Hong Kong

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:15 PM PDT

The Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao published a photo of a diplomat in the US consulate's political section meeting with student leaders of the protest.

Hong Kong Airport on Alert Ahead of Fresh Wave of Protests

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 10:05 PM PDT

Activists plan to converge on the airport on Friday afternoon, with more protests planned across the city at the weekend.

Bangkok Bombings May be Linked to Politics: Police

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 09:52 PM PDT

Two suspects from a restive southern Thai province were detained Friday. They're among 15 suspects, not all of them have ties to the south, police say.

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