Thursday, May 23, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Spreading the NooDi Love for Kaw Yay Noodles

Posted: 23 May 2019 06:21 AM PDT

Entrepreneur Ma Myat Phoo Wai started her business four years ago, taking orders online and personally delivering the noodles to her customers.

Sri Lankan with Suspected Easter Bombing Ties Arrested in Yangon

Posted: 23 May 2019 05:54 AM PDT

The man was arrested on Thursday afternoon while trying to renew his visa in Yangon.

Man Killed, 1 Wounded by Landmines in Northern Shan State

Posted: 23 May 2019 05:21 AM PDT

Farmer dies while working in his field in Namtu Township; many rice fields in the area are idle this growing season as villagers fear the explosive devices.

Yangon Timeout

Posted: 23 May 2019 04:50 AM PDT

This week in Yangon, you can get a taste of Japanese culture, attend a Korean expo, go to a British ball or enjoy top local artists at a choice of music and arts events.

Sri Lankan in Myanmar with Suspected Ties to Easter Bombings

Posted: 23 May 2019 04:11 AM PDT

The Sri Lankan man entered Myanmar in January 2018 and has not been recorded leaving the country since.

Union Gov’t Office Minister Unveils Reform Plan for GAD

Posted: 23 May 2019 03:30 AM PDT

U Min Thu urges department officials to adopt new mindset, ensure full voter registration ahead of next year's election.

Gov’t Set to Ban Leasing of Land to Foreign Melon Growers

Posted: 23 May 2019 02:19 AM PDT

Move targets Chinese farmers, who often use proxies or bribery to obtain land and are known for excessive use of chemical fertilizers.

Hpakant Mines to Close for Monsoon Season

Posted: 22 May 2019 11:22 PM PDT

Parliament is set to submit a proposal for operations at Hpakant's jade mines to be halted for three months just weeks after a landslide took the lives of over 50 miners.

U.S. Urges S. Korea to Reject Huawei Goods, Citing Security Risks: Chosun Ilbo

Posted: 22 May 2019 10:13 PM PDT

Washington has been pressing its allies not to use equipment made by Huawei over concerns it could be used for espionage or cyberattacks.

Sri Lanka President Pardons Hardline Buddhist Monk

Posted: 22 May 2019 09:36 PM PDT

Gnanasara, accused and stirring up violence against Muslims and Christians, signed a pact with U Wirathu in 2014 to counter regional conversion efforts by Islamists.