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• Myanmar Protesters Force Sagaing Govt to Block Chinese Copper Mine
• Govt Resists Myanmar Military’s Push to Boost National Security Council Role
• 26 Murders in Rakhine Still Unsolved; Myanmar Military and AA Trade Blame
• Military Criticizes NLD Govt for Neglecting Myanmar’s Security Council
• Myanmar Among World Bank’s Top 20 for Business Ease Improvements
• Myanmar Now Editor’s Defamation Case Sent Back to Court
• Myanmar’s Peace Process Is A Puzzling Phenomenon
• Trafficked, Ransomed—Indian Workers in the Gulf Face New Test
• Hong Kong Cleans Up for Sensitive Chinese Anniversary
• Hong Kong’s Poor Set Aside Hardships to Join Protests

Myanmar Protesters Force Sagaing Govt to Block Chinese Copper Mine Posted: 30 Sep 2019 06:54 AM PDT Sagaing protesters have successfully persuaded the regional government to stop the Chinese firm behind the hated Letpadaung copper mine from opening another operation.

Govt Resists Myanmar Military’s Push to Boost National Security Council Role Posted: 30 Sep 2019 05:44 AM PDT As insurgent threats mount, the military's calls for a top-level security meeting grow louder.

26 Murders in Rakhine Still Unsolved; Myanmar Military and AA Trade Blame Posted: 30 Sep 2019 05:11 AM PDT The murders of 26 civilians and police in Rakhine State since December remain unsolved as the military and the AA swap blame and the peace process falters.

Military Criticizes NLD Govt for Neglecting Myanmar’s Security Council Posted: 30 Sep 2019 05:00 AM PDT A Myanmar military spokesperson claims the NLD government is stifling political dialogue by refusing to convene the National Defense and Security Council.

Myanmar Among World Bank’s Top 20 for Business Ease Improvements Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:14 AM PDT Myanmar has won praise from the World Bank for reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment.

Myanmar Now Editor’s Defamation Case Sent Back to Court Posted: 30 Sep 2019 03:40 AM PDT A lawsuit accusing a news agency editor of defaming nationalist monk U Wirathu is due to return after being dismissed by a township court.

Myanmar’s Peace Process Is A Puzzling Phenomenon Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:33 AM PDT To capitalize on the existing momentum in the peace process, the Myanmar Army should extend the unilateral ceasefire it terminated in mid-September.

Trafficked, Ransomed—Indian Workers in the Gulf Face New Test Posted: 29 Sep 2019 11:14 PM PDT Growing numbers of Indian workers in the Gulf say recruitment agents are demanding money from their families in exchange for their freedom.

Hong Kong Cleans Up for Sensitive Chinese Anniversary Posted: 29 Sep 2019 10:31 PM PDT A day before China's 70th national day, HK cleans up after roads, buildings were daubed in graffiti, windows smashed and pavements uprooted during weekend of protests.

Hong Kong’s Poor Set Aside Hardships to Join Protests Posted: 29 Sep 2019 10:15 PM PDT Many of the protesters in Hong Kong are students demanding democracy, but others are people from the poorest parts of the city demanding the govt address economic woes.

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• Six More Sued in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case
• NLD Celebrates 31st Anniversary, Says Myanmar’s Democracy Not Yet ‘Genuine’
• Myanmar Army Releases Ta’ang Civilians Forced to March on Frontlines
• Myanmar Officials Detain Returnee from Bangladesh on Suspicion of ARSA Ties
• Rakhine Villagers Face Double Terror Charges Over Attack on Myanmar Authorities
• Landmines Strike 10 Civilians in a Single Town in Myanmar’s Shan State
• Myanmar Vice President Praises China Ties at Anniversary Reception
• Myanmar IDPs Lack Food and Accommodation After Shan State Attacks
• Under China’s Direction, Myanmar’s Peace Process Goes Nowhere
• Deadly E-Scooter Crash Sparks Urban Mobility Debate in Singapore
• Hong Kong Braces for Weekend Protests Ahead of China’s 70th Anniversary
• Hong Kong Locals Fear Loss of Small-Town Life with Artificial Islands
• The Day Myanmar’s Military Shot Dead a Japanese Photographer

Six More Sued in Myanmar Toddler Rape Case Posted: 27 Sep 2019 06:02 AM PDT The nursery school supervisor in the Naypyitaw toddler rape case has sued six more people for implicating her two teenage sons in the case.

NLD Celebrates 31st Anniversary, Says Myanmar’s Democracy Not Yet ‘Genuine’ Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:47 AM PDT A spokesperson for the National League for Democracy said Myanmar must fix its democracy to embody 'liberty, equality and justice'.

Myanmar Army Releases Ta’ang Civilians Forced to March on Frontlines Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:09 AM PDT The Myanmar army arrested 14 Ta'ang civilians in Shan State on Monday and forced them to walk with them on the frontlines; the last two were released on Thursday.

Myanmar Officials Detain Returnee from Bangladesh on Suspicion of ARSA Ties Posted: 27 Sep 2019 04:00 AM PDT One of 26 returnees entering Maungdaw from Bangladesh found to be subject of terrorism case and arrested; group returned independently of official repatriation channel.

Rakhine Villagers Face Double Terror Charges Over Attack on Myanmar Authorities Posted: 27 Sep 2019 03:59 AM PDT Rakhine State villagers are being charged twice under the same law over twin April attacks on the police and army in Mrauk-U.

Landmines Strike 10 Civilians in a Single Town in Myanmar’s Shan State Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:53 AM PDT A civil society group says landmines from ongoing fighting have hurt at least 10 civilians and killed three in Kyaukme, Shan State, in the last two months.

Myanmar Vice President Praises China Ties at Anniversary Reception Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:27 AM PDT Vice President U Myint Swe says BRI projects to bring mutual benefits, thanks Beijing for help on Rohingya issue at event to mark 70th anniversary of People's Republic.

Myanmar IDPs Lack Food and Accommodation After Shan State Attacks Posted: 27 Sep 2019 02:17 AM PDT Northern Shan State charities say they cannot cope with an influx of displaced villagers after clashes between the TNLA and the Tatmadaw.

Under China’s Direction, Myanmar’s Peace Process Goes Nowhere Posted: 27 Sep 2019 01:04 AM PDT China's involvement in Myanmar's peace process is guided by strategic self-interest, even as it benefits from the conflicts through arms sales and resource extraction.

Deadly E-Scooter Crash Sparks Urban Mobility Debate in Singapore Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:42 PM PDT Electric scooter tragedy in Singapore spotlights difficulties of regulating the devices as Asian cities try to rein in gridlock and congestion caused by regular vehicles.

Hong Kong Braces for Weekend Protests Ahead of China’s 70th Anniversary Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:19 PM PDT Major demonstrations expected on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday as activists mark fifth anniversary of Umbrella protests and China gears up for national day.

Hong Kong Locals Fear Loss of Small-Town Life with Artificial Islands Posted: 26 Sep 2019 10:15 PM PDT Critics of Hong Kong govt's East Lantau Metropolis megaproject say there are cheaper, greener ways to ease the city's housing crisis than creating artificial islands.

The Day Myanmar’s Military Shot Dead a Japanese Photographer Posted: 26 Sep 2019 07:00 PM PDT On this day in 2007, Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai was shot dead in central Yangon, prompting requests from his family to investigate.

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• Two Myanmar Electricity Ministry Officials Arrested for Corruption
• Ooredoo Myanmar and China’s ZTE Showcase 5G Technology
• Yangon Parliament Urges Regional Govt to Seek Legislature’s Approval for Projects
• Lawyer for Accused in Myanmar Toddler Rape Says She’s Being Followed
• Leaked Govt Memo Warns of Attack on Myanmar Capital; Embassies Issue Security Alerts
• Myanmar, Bangladesh, China to Form Joint Working Group on Rohingya Repatriation
• Arakan Army Supporters’ Trial to Wrap Up Within 9 Months, Myanmar Court Says
• China’s Tale of Two Cities: Beijing, HK Prepare for Anniversary
• How a Sanctions-Busting Smartphone Business Thrives in North Korea
• Hong Kong Leader to Hold First Community Talks in Bid to End Crisis
• Vietnam Jails Ex-Deputy Labor Minister for Economic Mismanagement
• The Day the Myanmar Army Crushed a Monk-Led Revolution

Two Myanmar Electricity Ministry Officials Arrested for Corruption Posted: 26 Sep 2019 06:48 AM PDT Anti-Corruption Commission accuses two Hydropower Implementation Department directors of taking bribes from firms working on Yeywar Dam project.

Ooredoo Myanmar and China’s ZTE Showcase 5G Technology Posted: 26 Sep 2019 06:30 AM PDT Ooredoo shows off speedy internet and drone video stream at 5G demonstration in Yangon.

Yangon Parliament Urges Regional Govt to Seek Legislature’s Approval for Projects Posted: 26 Sep 2019 06:18 AM PDT A committee in Yangon's regional parliament has said the government should seek parliament approval for 12 projects that are worth at least US$10 billion.

Lawyer for Accused in Myanmar Toddler Rape Says She’s Being Followed Posted: 26 Sep 2019 05:21 AM PDT The defense lawyer, who faces a lawsuit for questioning the guilt of her client, says she has faced harassment since taking the case.

Leaked Govt Memo Warns of Attack on Myanmar Capital; Embassies Issue Security Alerts Posted: 26 Sep 2019 05:03 AM PDT Police were deployed across Naypyitaw on Thursday but representatives of ethnic armed groups have said there is no plan for any such attack.

Myanmar, Bangladesh, China to Form Joint Working Group on Rohingya Repatriation Posted: 26 Sep 2019 03:23 AM PDT At meeting in New York, senior officials from Myanmar, China and Bangladesh say Joint Working Group to expedite Rohingyas' return will hold first meeting next month.

Arakan Army Supporters’ Trial to Wrap Up Within 9 Months, Myanmar Court Says Posted: 26 Sep 2019 01:38 AM PDT Terrorism trial of Arakanese Association-Singapore leaders and associates to take no more than 270 days under Yangon court's new case-management plan.

China’s Tale of Two Cities: Beijing, HK Prepare for Anniversary Posted: 25 Sep 2019 11:32 PM PDT Chinese capital on lockdown ahead of the People's Republic's 70th anniversary on Oct. 1; in Hong Kong, there's an air of foreboding as democracy activists vow protests.

How a Sanctions-Busting Smartphone Business Thrives in North Korea Posted: 25 Sep 2019 11:15 PM PDT North Korea using Taiwanese, Chinese hardware and open-source software to produce mobile phones that generate income for regime and boost informal business sector.

Hong Kong Leader to Hold First Community Talks in Bid to End Crisis Posted: 25 Sep 2019 10:11 PM PDT Carrie Lam to hold dialogue with 150 members of Hong Kong community to discuss political crisis; city on edge ahead of China's 70th National Day on Oct. 1.

Vietnam Jails Ex-Deputy Labor Minister for Economic Mismanagement Posted: 25 Sep 2019 09:56 PM PDT Former No. 2 at Vietnam's Labor Ministry jailed for six years for illegally lending state money to finance firm that failed, costing the state nearly $6.5 million.

The Day the Myanmar Army Crushed a Monk-Led Revolution Posted: 25 Sep 2019 07:00 PM PDT On this day in 2007, Myanmar's military broke up an anti-regime protest by Buddhist monks with batons and smoke bombs, later raiding monasteries and arresting monks.

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• Lawyer for Accused in Myanmar Toddler Rape Faces Action for Media Comments
• Myanmar, S’pore Ink Investment Promotion and Protection Deal
• Tutor Arrested for Child Rape in Myanmar’s Shan State
• Badly Behaved Chinese Tourists Draw Local Ire in Myanmar
• Rakhine State Lawmakers Urge Myanmar Army, AA: Spare Civilian Areas, Heritage Sites
• Mandalay Chief Discusses Controversial Chinese Magazine Cover with Myanmar Ministry
• The Day Myanmar’s First President and Prime Minister Were Elected
• Look, Don’t Touch: Thai Bars Raided for Trafficking Child ‘Entertainers’
• Vietnam Says ‘Urgent Measures’ Needed to Combat Mekong Delta Erosion
• TIMELINE: Seven Decades of Communist China

Lawyer for Accused in Myanmar Toddler Rape Faces Action for Media Comments Posted: 25 Sep 2019 06:33 AM PDT A lawsuit has been filed against a lawyer in the 'Victoria' toddler rape case for implying the guilt of two teenage boys.

Myanmar, S’pore Ink Investment Promotion and Protection Deal Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:47 AM PDT The two countries have signed a deal to support bilateral trade and investment, setting Singapore up to secure its status as Myanmar's biggest investor.

Tutor Arrested for Child Rape in Myanmar’s Shan State Posted: 25 Sep 2019 05:21 AM PDT A tutor, 30, in Shan State has allegedly admitted raping two girls who were studying at his house with his wife.

Badly Behaved Chinese Tourists Draw Local Ire in Myanmar Posted: 25 Sep 2019 04:50 AM PDT While they value the business, locals in the tourism industry say the govt opened the door to mass tourism from China without considering cultural, environmental impacts.

Rakhine State Lawmakers Urge Myanmar Army, AA: Spare Civilian Areas, Heritage Sites Posted: 25 Sep 2019 03:57 AM PDT Members of the Rakhine State parliament are calling on the Myanmar military and Arakan Army to avoid fighting near residential areas and ancient heritage sites.

Mandalay Chief Discusses Controversial Chinese Magazine Cover with Myanmar Ministry Posted: 25 Sep 2019 12:38 AM PDT Mandalay Region Chief Minister Dr. Zaw Myint Maung gives Culture Ministry his views on China Today cover showing a Chinese palace reflected in Mandalay Palace moat.

The Day Myanmar’s First President and Prime Minister Were Elected Posted: 25 Sep 2019 12:00 AM PDT On this day in 1947, the Union Parliament elected Shan Saopha Sao Shwe Thaik and U Nu as Myanmar's first president and prime minister.

Look, Don’t Touch: Thai Bars Raided for Trafficking Child ‘Entertainers’ Posted: 24 Sep 2019 11:02 PM PDT In Thailand, use of girls as 'entertainers' to lure men into bars is increasing as child sex traffickers adopt new methods, police and campaigners say.

Vietnam Says ‘Urgent Measures’ Needed to Combat Mekong Delta Erosion Posted: 24 Sep 2019 10:16 PM PDT Six Vietnamese provinces in the Mekong delta face a crisis as upstream damming, sand mining cause riverbank to deteriorate, threatening homes, businesses and farms.

TIMELINE: Seven Decades of Communist China Posted: 24 Sep 2019 10:15 PM PDT A look back at the key events in the history of the People's Republic of China ahead of the 70th anniversary of its founding on Oct. 1.

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• New Kachin Party Eyes Electoral Triumph Next Year
• Renewed Fighting in Shan and Rakhine as Myanmar Military Lets Ceasefire Expire
• Myanmar Court Considers Bail for Defendant in Toddler Rape Case
• Rakhine State Parliament Votes to Investigate Civilian Deaths in AA-Myanmar Army Clashes
• Myanmar Energy Analysts Alarmed at Floating Power Plant Plans for Yangon
• Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Dismiss NLD’s Ethnic Affairs Committee as Pre-Election Ploy
• South Korea to Help Reform Myanmar’s Once Military-Controlled Administration
• Remembering Saffron: Of Monks and Military Men
• ‘My Soul’s Calling,’ Says Indonesian Police Officer Battling Forest Fires
• Hong Kong Leader Defends Police From Brutality Accusations
• From Myanmar to Gabon, Countries Turn to Nature to Cut Climate Risks
• The Assassination of Myanmar’s Communist Leader

New Kachin Party Eyes Electoral Triumph Next Year Posted: 24 Sep 2019 06:48 AM PDT The chief of the newly formed Kachin State People's Party, Dr. Manam Tu Ja, says next year's election could bring sweeping federal reforms and a chance of real peace.

Renewed Fighting in Shan and Rakhine as Myanmar Military Lets Ceasefire Expire Posted: 24 Sep 2019 06:44 AM PDT Violence has broken out again in Shan and Rakhine states, with ethnic armed groups expressing surprise at the Myanmar military's refusal to extend its ceasefire.

Myanmar Court Considers Bail for Defendant in Toddler Rape Case Posted: 24 Sep 2019 06:36 AM PDT Dekkhina Thiri District Court in Naypyitaw to rule Oct. 9 on whether driver Aung Gyi, thought by many to be a scapegoat in the case, will be granted bail.

Rakhine State Parliament Votes to Investigate Civilian Deaths in AA-Myanmar Army Clashes Posted: 24 Sep 2019 06:03 AM PDT The Rakhine State parliament has voted to investigate the deaths of at least 80 civilians during recent violence between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military.

Myanmar Energy Analysts Alarmed at Floating Power Plant Plans for Yangon Posted: 24 Sep 2019 04:33 AM PDT Electricity Ministry asked why it is opting for expensive LNG from a power ship in the Yangon River rather than investing in cheaper solar power.

Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Dismiss NLD’s Ethnic Affairs Committee as Pre-Election Ploy Posted: 24 Sep 2019 02:45 AM PDT Ethnic leaders say the ruling party's new Ethnic Affairs Committee is evidence that the NLD would rather compete for votes than cooperate with ethnic parties.

South Korea to Help Reform Myanmar’s Once Military-Controlled Administration Posted: 24 Sep 2019 02:45 AM PDT Myanmar's main public administration department has been under civilian control for less than a year. Now South Korea is stepping in to help the reform process.

Remembering Saffron: Of Monks and Military Men Posted: 24 Sep 2019 12:25 AM PDT This month marks 12 years since thousands of monks protested against military misrule; The Irrawaddy revisits a 2014 commentary on the Saffron Revolution's legacy.

‘My Soul’s Calling,’ Says Indonesian Police Officer Battling Forest Fires Posted: 23 Sep 2019 10:30 PM PDT Indonesian volunteer firefighter uses buckets and branches to help put out Borneo forest fires that are choking swathes of Southeast Asia.

Hong Kong Leader Defends Police From Brutality Accusations Posted: 23 Sep 2019 10:14 PM PDT HK leader Carrie Lam supports police for upholding rule of law, acknowledges 'long road ahead' to heal rifts in society amid anti-China protests.

From Myanmar to Gabon, Countries Turn to Nature to Cut Climate Risks Posted: 23 Sep 2019 09:59 PM PDT Environmental resilience experts tout 'nature-based solutions' to climate change such as planting mangroves and forests at a meeting in New York.

The Assassination of Myanmar’s Communist Leader Posted: 23 Sep 2019 07:00 PM PDT On this day in 1968, communist and rebel leader Thakhin Than Tun was betrayed and killed by a comrade after 20 years fighting the Myanmar government.

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