Thursday, January 9, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Auditor’s Report Shows Financial Problems of Yangon Government

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 06:56 AM PST

Yangon auditor-general's report on the regional government's FY2017-18 spending reveals lost revenue, failure to collect fines and tax evasion, among other irregularities.

Japanese Film Festival Expands to Myanmar’s Capital for 8th Edition

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 06:04 AM PST

Movie fans in Naypyitaw got an early look at the 8th Japanese Film Festival this year, before it heads to Yangon and Mandalay.

Chinese President’s Upcoming Visit Seen as Bid to Gain Myanmar Leaders’ Commitment on BRI Projects

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 05:55 AM PST

Chinese president to visit Myanmar next week in what many see as a signal of the importance of the country to China's Indian Ocean strategy.

Myanmar Christens Star ‘Ayeyarwady’ and Planet ‘Bagan’

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 05:45 AM PST

The International Astronomical Union has accepted Myanmar's nominations of Ayeyarwady and Bagan as the new names of a sun and planet located 553 light-years from Earth.

Giant Myanmar Irrawaddy Dolphin Died of Old Age: Environmentalists

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 03:41 AM PST

Activists and residents disagree about whether an Irrawaddy dolphin found dead in Mandalay Region this week was killed by electrofishing.

Myanmar Archaeologists Object to Construction Near Ancient Pagodas in Bagan

Posted: 09 Jan 2020 03:23 AM PST

The Myanmar Archaeology Association has spoken out about a construction project near ancient Pyu-era pagodas in Bagan, saying it threatens the historical site.

Trump Denies Intent to Use Military Against Iran After Missile Attack

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:36 PM PST

US President Donald Trump warns Tehran of tougher sanctions following Iranian missile strikes on US forces in Iraq, but says no military action planned.

Japan, China Concerned Over Economic Risks After US-Iran Showdown

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:34 PM PST

Japanese, Chinese economic ministers express concerns about effects of Middle East tensions on financial markets at Beijing meeting.

China’s CNPC Withdraws Staff From Iraqi Oilfield as Tensions Rise

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:17 PM PST

Major Chinese oil company CNPC has pulled about 20 employees from the West Qurna-1 oilfield in Iraq as tensions rise following the US killing of an Iranian general.

Australia Issues New Evacuation Alerts as Monster Bushfires Regenerate

Posted: 08 Jan 2020 09:03 PM PST

More evacuation warnings issued in Australia as bushfires across the country's southeast flare up and weather conditions worsen.

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