Thursday, September 26, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

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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