Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


World Bank: Myanmar Economy to See Growth Drop by 6.3% This Fiscal Year Due to COVID-19

Posted: 25 Jun 2020 05:30 AM PDT

The bank warns the pandemic is "dealing a severe blow to Myanmar's economy" in its latest projection.

Myanmar to Launch Investment Policy Review

Posted: 25 Jun 2020 01:36 AM PDT

In its latest review, the France-based OECD has helped Myanmar identify policies and reforms needed to secure more investment, MIFER said.

US Moves to Protect Lobster Industry by Threatening Tariffs on China

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 10:13 PM PDT

The US is considering slapping punitive tariffs on Chinese seafood if it finds the country is not honoring their Phase 1 trade agreement.

Japan Hits Back Against S. Korean Criticism on World Heritage Sites

Posted: 24 Jun 2020 09:46 PM PDT

Dismissing claims it has failed to recognize the suffering of Korean workers at World Heritage sites during WWII, Tokyo hit back at Seoul's efforts to have them delisted.