Tuesday, October 27, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


‘The People Will Decide if Myanmar’s Election Is Free and Fair’

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 06:10 AM PDT

The head of the NLD's Naypyitaw chapter discusses the intense electoral battle for control of the capital, campaigning amid COVID-19 and the challenge of military voters.

Myanmar’s Election Body Faces Crisis of Confidence Ahead of Election

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 06:03 AM PDT

Numerous unanswered questions have arisen surrounded the way the Union Election Commission is running the November 8 general election.

Myanmar Reaches 98% of Foreign Investment Target in FY2020 Despite COVID-19

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 03:14 AM PDT

Declaring the NLD's economic reforms are yielding results, the State Counselor said Myanmar attracted nearly $5.7 billion in FDI in FY2020—98% of the government's target.

Myanmar to Use Private Hospitals to Fight COVID-19

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 01:52 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi says private health care can help the government cope with coronavirus.

Court Verdict Looms for Disgraced Party Leader in Myanmar

Posted: 27 Oct 2020 12:02 AM PDT

Michael Kyaw Myint, leader of the disbanded United Democratic Party, has withdrawn his witnesses and now faces an early judgment.

China’s Top Leaders Meet to Lay Out Five-Year Economic Plan

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 10:30 PM PDT

The leaders of the Chinese Communist Party have begun a four-day meeting to lay out a five-year economic plan to take effect next year.

Thai PM Endorses Charter Rewrite as Students March to German Embassy

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 10:24 PM PDT

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to accelerate the parliamentary process to rewrite the constitution in the face of growing anti-government protests.

China Punishes US Entities as Retaliation for Arms Sales to Taiwan

Posted: 26 Oct 2020 10:22 PM PDT

Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Raytheon are among the US companies China says it will hit with sanctions over Washington's arms sales to Taiwan.

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