Wednesday, November 18, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


“We Never Had Bamar-Dominated Thinking”: NLD Vice-Chair

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 04:52 AM PST

National League for Democracy vice-chairman Dr. Zaw Myint Maung rejects claims the party ignores Myanmar's ethnic minorities.

Myanmar’s Ruling Party Vows to Improve Quality of Cabinet Appointments in New Govt

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 04:43 AM PST

The NLD has vowed it won't repeat the poor appointments that harmed its performance during its first administration when forming the next government.

China Again Pushes BRI Projects in Congratulatory Message to Myanmar’s NLD

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 01:38 AM PST

Chinese President Xi expressed a desire to get his BRI infrastructure projects off the ground in a note congratulating Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on her party's election win.

Three Die in Landmine Blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 17 Nov 2020 11:11 PM PST

A car filled with civilians triggered a landmine in Maungdaw Township, killing three civilians and seriously injuring six others.

Taiwan Congratulates Myanmar’s NLD on Election Victory

Posted: 17 Nov 2020 11:05 PM PST

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said Taipei and Myanmar share values of freedom and democracy.

US, Japanese Astronauts Arrive at Int’l Space Station on SpaceX Ship

Posted: 17 Nov 2020 09:37 PM PST

Three US and one Japanese astronaut docked with the International Space Station on Monday after being launched from NASA's space center aboard a SpaceX spacecraft.