Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Hopes to Vaccinate Health Staff in February

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 05:46 AM PST

The authorities are looking to India and possibly China to supply coronavirus vaccines, although other countries are being contacted.

UWSA to Enforce Lockdown in Wa Capital for COVID-19 Testing

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:46 AM PST

Despite remaining coronavirus-free until November, Panghsang residents will be punished for leaving their homes after midnight on Wednesday.

KBZ Bank Patron Receives Myanmar’s Highest Honor for Services to Country

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:45 AM PST

U Aung Ko Win is the first businessman to receive the Thayay Sithu Medal of the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha title for exemplary service to the country.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Unveils ‘New Peace Architecture’ Policy

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 02:27 AM PST

The government's new approach to negotiating peace aims for greater inclusiveness and to bring non-NCA signatories into the process, the State Counselor said.

Myanmar’s NLD, Mon Unity Party Fail to Meet Due to Venue Dispute

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 12:20 AM PST

The ruling party asked to meet at its HQ in Mawlamyine for security reasons, but the MUP insisted on a neutral venue for talks on building a democratic federal union.

Japan, US to Boost Defense Ties With Europe in Indo-Pacific

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST

Britain, France and Germany are among the countries planning to deploy naval vessels in Indo-Pacific waters this year amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.