Tuesday, January 26, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Military Refuses to Rule Out Coup as It Presses Claim of Fraud in Nov. Election

Posted: 26 Jan 2021 06:02 AM PST

In a tense exchange with reporters, the military's spokesman recalled the 1988 coup and defended the Tatmadaw's intervention in November's polls.

Myanmar Due to Begin COVID-19 Vaccinations

Posted: 26 Jan 2021 05:41 AM PST

Around 750,000 people, including medics and political figures, have been selected to receive the Indian coronavirus vaccine from Wednesday.

Chinese Group Proposes Major Garment Manufacturing Hub in Northern Myanmar

Posted: 26 Jan 2021 04:32 AM PST

Costing more than $370 million, the project in Sagaing Region would be the country's first textile-based industrial cluster.

Govt Vows Action After Myanmar Villagers Demand Fertilizer Factory’s Closure Over Pollution

Posted: 26 Jan 2021 12:35 AM PST

Foul odors, chemical dust plague two villages in Twante Township, leaving crops and water supply damaged, residents say.

Hundreds More Myanmar Migrant Workers Test Positive for COVID-19 in Thailand

Posted: 25 Jan 2021 10:19 PM PST

Some 760 migrant workers, mostly from Myanmar, are among more than 900 new COVID-19 cases in Samut Sakhon, Thai health authorities said.

Myanmar World Heritage Site Residents Demand Return of Visitors as COVID-19 Hits Economy

Posted: 25 Jan 2021 09:51 PM PST

Pagodas in Bagan have been prepared to make them coronavirus-safe, according to employers who are facing bankruptcy.

Biden Administration to Approach China With ‘Some Strategic Patience’

Posted: 25 Jan 2021 08:43 PM PST

White House spokesman says new strategy required to deal with Chinese assertiveness, authoritarianism.

The Inside Story of Thailand and Myanmar’s Troubled Dawei Mega-Project

Posted: 25 Jan 2021 07:00 PM PST

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Thailand remains committed to developing the SEZ, despite Naypyitaw's termination of an agreement with the Thai contractor.