Monday, December 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar COVID-19 Vaccination Expected from April

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 06:23 AM PST

The government hopes about 20 percent of the population, including medics and the over-65s, will begin to receive vaccines from April.

Myanmar to Lift COVID-19 Ban on Domestic Flights

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 03:19 AM PST

The central COVID-19 committee is also eyeing a relaxation of the ban on international flights to kickstart the economy.

Myanmar’s NLD to Consider Ethnic Parties’ Nominations for Govt Members

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 02:58 AM PST

The ruling party has formed a working group consisting of three senior members to lead discussions with ethnic parties on forming new Union and local administrations.

Myanmar Vows to Slash Carbon Emissions by Hundreds of Millions of Tonnes

Posted: 14 Dec 2020 01:48 AM PST

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi told the Climate Ambition Summit that Myanmar's soon-to-be-released climate action plan aims to increase renewable energy to 39 percent of the total.

Greater Cooperation Between Myanmar, India Could Have Benefits for Both Nations

Posted: 13 Dec 2020 10:25 PM PST

Historical links between India's northeast and Myanmar provide an opportunity for greater trade and development.