Wednesday, April 29, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

When Myanmar’s Dictator Revealed the Burmese Way to Socialism

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1962, General Ne Win's new dictatorship took to the radio to broadcast its ideology, the Burmese Way to Socialism, which soon pushed Myanmar deep into poverty.

More than 1,800 Yangon Factories to Reopen After Passing Myanmar’s COVID-19 Tests

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:32 AM PDT

Myanmar's business hub Yangon has more than 6,000 factories and the coronavirus inspections are ongoing.

Doctor-Turned-COVID-19 Patient Sheds Light on Myanmar Health Care Workers’ Struggle

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:16 AM PDT

In a videoconference, an anesthesiologist being treated for COVID-19 thanked Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for her leadership but urged her to make sure doctors are equipped.

Sixth Myanmar COVID-19 Death Reported in Yangon

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:09 AM PDT

A 63-year-old has died with coronavirus, hypertension and diabetes. His infection was linked to the Yangon religious event behind most of Myanmar's cases.

Shan State Militia, AA Deny Links Through Lucrative Drug Trade

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 06:02 AM PDT

The Arakan Army and a Shan State militia deny being partners in an illegal drug trade that nets tens of millions of dollars with the approval of the Myanmar military.

Corporate Responsibility Is an Integral Part of Korean Investment in Myanmar

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 05:52 AM PDT

A growing number of Korean enterprises are making corporate social responsibility an integral part of their investment in Myanmar.

Myanmar Launches Sweeping COVID-19 Economic Relief Plan

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 04:23 AM PDT

State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said her government's comprehensive COVID-19 response plan would soften the economic blow of the pandemic and leave no one behind.

Myanmar Govt to Probe Fatal Shooting of WHO Driver Transporting COVID-19 Swabs

Posted: 29 Apr 2020 01:44 AM PDT

The President has authorized an investigation committee to probe the shooting death of a WHO driver who was attacked while transporting COVID-19 swabs in Rakhine State.

Hong Kong Civil Servants to Resume Work as Pandemic Stabilizes

Posted: 28 Apr 2020 10:43 PM PDT

With the coronavirus infection rate stabilizing, officials in Hong Kong will start returning to work next week, Chief Executive Carrie Lam said.

Public Suicide Bid Spotlights Thais’ Frustration Over Long Wait for COVID-19 Aid

Posted: 28 Apr 2020 10:23 PM PDT

A woman swallowed rat poison outside the Thai Finance Ministry to protest the long wait many people have had to endure for COVID-19 relief payments.

China’s Parliament to Start Key Annual Session on May 22

Posted: 28 Apr 2020 10:01 PM PDT

China's parliament will begin its key annual meeting on May 22 after a delay of more than two months due to the coronavirus outbreak.

When Myanmar Made One of the Largest Bells in the World

Posted: 28 Apr 2020 07:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1808, the casting of the Great Mingun Bell, now the second-largest bell in the world, began along the Irrawaddy River in central Myanmar.
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