Tuesday, January 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Yangon Zoo, the Oldest One in Southeast Asia

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 06:02 AM PST

It is 114 years since the opening of Yangon's zoo, which is the oldest in Southeast Asia. The zoo has survived World War II and attempts to relocate it to the suburbs.

Myanmar Parliamentary Committee Finalizes Proposed Changes for Undemocratic Constitution

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 05:32 AM PST

The Constitution Amendment Committee has finished reviewing proposed changes, moving the amendment process one step closer to submitting two bills to Parliament.

Busy Schedule Awaits Chinese President Xi During His 2-Day Visit to Myanmar  

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 01:54 AM PST

During his Jan. 17-18 visit, Chinese President Xi will sign MOUs, meet political, military and other leaders, and preside over celebrations of 70 years of bilateral ties.

Myanmar Military, AA Swap Blame for Civilian Deaths in Chin State

Posted: 14 Jan 2020 01:46 AM PST

The Myanmar military and the Arakan Army have both said that the other side is responsible for the deaths of three civilians last week in Chin State.

Widely Viewed as Ghosn Reference, Yamaha’s Tweet Over Instrument Case Goes Viral

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 09:32 PM PST

A tweet by Yamaha Music warning of the dangers of putting a person inside a musical instrument case—seen as an allusion to ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn—has gone viral.

High Court Rescinds ex-Pakistan President Musharraf’s Death Sentence

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 09:21 PM PST

A court in Pakistan has overturned ex-president Pervez Musharraf's death sentence, saying the special tribunal that handed it down was unconstitutional.

US Drops China’s ‘Currency Manipulator’ Label Ahead of Trade Deal Signing

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 09:17 PM PST

The US Treasury said it no longer considers China to be a currency manipulator, days before the two countries are due to sign a trade agreement.

Australia’s Koalas, Wallabies Endangered by Bushfire ‘Ecological Disaster’

Posted: 13 Jan 2020 09:15 PM PST

Canberra has committed 50 million Australian dollars to a wildlife recovery program as koalas, rock wallabies and other species face an extinction threat from bushfires.