Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Violence Erupts Shortly After Myanmar Political Parties Hit Campaign Trail

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 06:56 AM PDT

So far, this year's campaign period has seen more election-related violence than the previous poll, including vandalism, rioting and intimidation of an election official.

Staff Test COVID-19 Positive at Hotel in Myanmar’s Second-Biggest City

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 04:29 AM PDT

A Mandalay regional lawmaker has dismissed rumors that the 23 members of female staff were masseurs.

Myanmar Overtakes Malaysia’s COVID-19 Death Toll

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 03:25 AM PDT

One of Yangon's health chiefs says the infection rate in the city has fallen from around 500 per day to 300 during this week.

China Taking Increasingly Aggressive Posture in Border Row With India

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:48 AM PDT

Emerging reports of a Chinese troop buildup along its disputed border with India remind us of the region's bloody history.

Thai Health Authorities Keeping a Close Eye on Myanmar

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:35 AM PDT

The Thai Department of Disease Control has warned local businesses not to hire foreign workers after 592 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Myanmar on Wednesday.

Karen Ethnic Affairs Minister Candidates in Myanmar’s Yangon Square Off in Online Debate

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 01:05 AM PDT

Three candidates cover a wide range of issues while spelling out their differences of opinion.

Indonesia to Start ‘Food Estate’ Project Despite Criticism

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 10:45 PM PDT

Jakarta is proceeding with a controversial program to plant more crops to ensure food security; critics say the plan repeats the failed strategies of the past.

Fujifilm May Seek Approval for COVID-19 Drug Next Month

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 10:24 PM PDT

Japan's Fujifilm Holdings is considering seeking approval for use of its drug Avigan to treat COVID-19 as early as October after it successfully eased patients' symptoms.

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