Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military: Rakhine Internet Blackout Still Required to Protect Military Secrets

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 05:28 AM PDT

The Myanmar military says the internet shutdown in Rakhine and Chin states will continue so as to prevent leaks of military secrets and stop the spread of hate speech online.

Construction on China’s BRI Deep Sea Port to Start Soon in Myanmar’s Rakhine State: Govt

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 05:26 AM PDT


The Ministry of Commerce says construction will start soon on the Kyaukphyu deep-
sea port, a key piece of China's Belt and Road Initiative with access to the Indian Ocean.

Chinese-Made Arms Due for Myanmar Seized on Thai Border

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 02:47 AM PDT

Large quantities of top-quality weapons destined for rebel armies have been seized by the Thai authorities and eight suspects have been arrested.

Myanmar Military Says It Won’t Control How Personnel Vote in Upcoming Election

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 02:14 AM PDT

The Myanmar military says its personnel may vote freely in November's election—the first time 1 million military personnel and family members will vote outside their barracks.

Myanmar’s Yoma Strategic to Buy Majority Stake in Wave Money From Telenor

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 12:06 AM PDT

Tycoon Serge Pun's Yoma Strategic Group has announced it will buy a 51-percent stake in mobile financial services company Wave Money from Telenor.