Tuesday, June 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


As Domestic Tourism Reopens in Myanmar, Businesses Struggle to Get Back on Their Feet

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 06:10 AM PDT

Domestic travel in Myanmar began to reopen in June after the sector saw revenues drop to zero in April in May.

Myanmar Military Chief Hints at Political Role in Interview With Russian Media

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 05:56 AM PDT

Tatmadaw commander-in-chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing told Russian media his political and administrative experience would be 'valuable in serving the nation'.

Police Sergeant Stabbed to Death in Myanmar’s Rakhine

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 04:53 AM PDT

An officer in the Rakhine State capital, Sittwe, was attacked at his house by two men. The authorities have failed to find those responsible for several recent killings.

Myanmar Lifts Last Stay-at-Home Restrictions at Its COVID-19 Epicenter

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 02:51 AM PDT

Partial lockdown restrictions have been lifted in Yangon's Insein Township, formerly a COVID-19 hotspot, after several weeks of no new local transmissions in the city.

Myanmar Military Chief: Int’l Cooperation Vital Against Terrorists Backed by “Strong Forces”

Posted: 30 Jun 2020 02:50 AM PDT

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar needs international support to cut off funding, arms, recruits and popular support for terrorist groups.

China Enacts National Security Legislation for Hong Kong: Media

Posted: 29 Jun 2020 10:16 PM PDT

China's parliament has enacted a national security law aimed at cracking down on protest activity in Hong Kong, according to local media reports.

Coronavirus Treatment With Remdesivir to Cost $2,340 per Patient

Posted: 29 Jun 2020 10:05 PM PDT

The manufacturer of remdesivir said it would supply the coronavirus drug to developed countries at a price of US$2,340 per patient for a five-day course.

Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for Trump, Others, Seeks Interpol’s Help

Posted: 29 Jun 2020 09:56 PM PDT

Iran has requested Interpol's help in detaining US President Donald Trump over the assassination of a top Iranian general in a drone strike in Iraq in January.