Monday, November 16, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Rights Groups Demand USDP Apology Over Disabled Voting Claims

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 04:31 AM PST

The military proxy Union Solidarity and Development Party used the example of a voter with disabilities as proof of electoral fraud.

Myanmar Military Ready to Work With Arakan Army on Rakhine Voting

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 03:21 AM PST

The armed group has called for voting to be held in Rakhine State by the end of the year in the areas where it was canceled.

What Does the RCEP Trade Agreement Mean for Myanmar?

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 02:50 AM PST

Local officials say now is the time to put needed preparations in place to take full advantage of the RCEP—the world's largest trade pact—which Myanmar signed on Sunday.

USDP’s Call to Re-Run General Election Doesn’t Reflect Military View: Spokesman

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:18 AM PST

"There was no coordination with the Tatmadaw about it nor is it the stance of the Tatmadaw," said Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun.

Official Results Show Another Election Landslide for Myanmar’s Ruling NLD

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:10 AM PST

The NLD fared better than in 2015 in the Nov. 8 polls, winning 82% of all elected constituencies, and 62% of Union Parliament seats after the military takes its share.

Time to Upgrade ASEAN-ROK Ties With Greater Focus on Myanmar

Posted: 16 Nov 2020 01:06 AM PST

Seoul's 'New Southern Policy PLUS' is designed to expedite South Korea's commitments to ASEAN and expand the horizons of its cooperation with the region and Myanmar.

Trump Says Biden ‘Won’ Because of Rigged US Election

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 08:55 PM PST

US President Trump on Sunday posted a tweet acknowledging Joe Biden 'won' the presidential election, but later repeated his baseless claim that the vote was 'rigged'.

Asia-Pacific Nations Sign World’s Biggest Trade Deal

Posted: 15 Nov 2020 08:47 PM PST

Leaders of 15 Asian countries including ASEAN member states, Japan and China signed the RCEP, the world's largest trade deal, on Sunday.