Tuesday, June 16, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


India-Myanmar Border Town Opposes Quarantine Center Amid COVID-19 Fears

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 08:07 AM PDT

A plan to hold returning migrants in Tamu's town center is being reconsidered after a public backlash, says a township administrator.

Standing for Nearly 170 Years, This Yangon Monastery Has Been a Key Site for Two Religions in Myanmar 

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 06:51 AM PDT

One of the oldest structures in Yangon, the Norman Kyaung Kyi Htaik has been a place of learning—first for Christian missionaries and later for Buddhist monks—since 1852.

Myanmar Govt to Probe Contentious Chinese Development on Thai Border

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 04:59 AM PDT

A government tribunal will investigate the new Shwe Kokko Special Economic Zone over illegal construction and casinos and a massive undisclosed change to project plans.

Myanmar Confident About Reaching Investment Target, Despite COVID-19

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 04:37 AM PDT

Businesses have been told to expect the worst possible economic conditions but the government says it is working to help.

Myanmar Independence Hero to Appear on All Banknotes

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 03:00 AM PDT

The image of General Aung San will be printed on all denominations of Myanmar kyat banknotes, replacing lions and elephants.

Myanmar Govt Unveils Four Projects as Part of China’s BRI Scheme

Posted: 16 Jun 2020 01:53 AM PDT

The Construction Ministry has announced four 'early-harvest' projects including roads, a bridge and a tunnel to be built as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

US Regulators Revoke Emergency Use of Malaria Drug for Coronavirus

Posted: 15 Jun 2020 10:10 PM PDT

The US Food and Drug Administration has revoked permission for emergency use of hydroxychloroquine, a drug touted by President Trump, as a COVID-19 treatment.

Indonesia Eyes Final Stage of Clinical Tests of Vaccine in July

Posted: 15 Jun 2020 09:58 PM PDT

Indonesia plans to launch final-stage testing of a coronavirus vaccine next month if an upcoming trial of the drug, developed with a Chinese firm, is successful.

North Korean Army on Alert for Return to Demilitarized Zone

Posted: 15 Jun 2020 09:49 PM PDT

North Korea's army is preparing for a possible return of troops to the border Demilitarized Zone in retaliation for provocations by defectors residing in the South.

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