Thursday, November 10, 2016

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Kachin State’s Hkakabo Razi to be Considered for UNESCO Natural Heritage Status

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 08:02 AM PST

Burma's government plans to submit an entry for the country's highest mountain area to be listed as a UNESCO natural world heritage site in 2018.

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Burma’s Business Community Adopts ‘Wait and See’ Approach to Trump Presidency

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:46 AM PST

Businesspeople have been reluctant to speculate about changes to the country's economic relationship with the US under Donald Trump's administration.

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Eleven Media CEO a No-Show for Police Questioning

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:37 AM PST

Dr. Than Htut Aung did not appear at a police station for questioning following a police statement that he would be arrested if he failed to show.

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YCDC Green Lights Sule Square Complex

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:26 AM PST

YCDC grants final permission to the Sule Square commercial complex after developers paid a penalty of about US$1.6 million for breaching regulations.

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Amid Tensions, Some UWSA Troops Leave Mongla

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 06:19 AM PST

About 150 out of 1,000 Wa troops leave outposts in Mongla territory, two weeks after a Burma Army deadline to withdraw passed.

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In EU Meeting, Min Aung Hlaing Defends Army’s Political Role

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:22 AM PST

The military chief's goal is to remain loyal to the 2008 Constitution, which allows the armed forces to play a key role in politics.

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KNU Postpones Upcoming Congress

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:37 AM PST

Concerns over the peace process mean election of new leaders delayed until March next year.

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Italian Tourist Deported for Buddha Tattoo

Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:41 AM PST

A Mandalay police officer says the foreigner was charged under Burma's Immigration Law.

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Trump Presidency to Create High Anxiety Among Asian Allies

Posted: 09 Nov 2016 07:58 PM PST

Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election will deepen Asian allies' anxiety about Washington's commitment to post-war security arrangements.

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