For Peace, Arakanese Lawmakers Must Temper Rhetoric: Tatmadaw Posted: 25 Jul 2019 05:39 AM PDT  "They criticized us in the media … some remarks were extreme," Brig-Gen Zaw Min Tun said. "Extreme remarks will not contribute to peace and stability." |
Mother of Abused Toddler Calls Teacher a Suspect Posted: 25 Jul 2019 04:36 AM PDT  Giving the sole testimony of the second court hearing in the widely-followed case of an alleged toddler rape, the victim's mother asked to widen the circle of suspects. |
Military Lawmakers to Outnumber Others in Charter Amendment Debate Posted: 25 Jul 2019 03:58 AM PDT  Tatmadaw appointees and their USDP allies plan a parliamentary show of force against constitutional changes proposed by NLD, ethnic parties. |
Foreign Partners Poised to Aid Growth in Myanmar’s Life Insurance Sector Posted: 25 Jul 2019 03:04 AM PDT  Myanmar opened to private life insurance just six years ago. Aided by joint-ventures with foreign investors just now starting, the market could triple in size in the next decade. |
Police Suing 6 Arakanese Deportees under Terrorism Law Posted: 25 Jul 2019 02:35 AM PDT  Recently deported from Singapore, the six have been held for two weeks without access to family. Now they face terrorism and possible defamation charges. |
President Reportedly Set to Fire Industry Minister for Corruption Posted: 25 Jul 2019 01:21 AM PDT  Pharmaceutical, ambulance procurement scandals are likely to cost U Khin Maung Cho his job, NLD insider says. |
American Detained in Cannabis Plantation Case Granted Bail Posted: 25 Jul 2019 01:17 AM PDT  John Fredric Todoroki, who says he is growing commercial hemp, not marijuana, released on health grounds after paying 300 million kyats. |
Save Mrauk-U Heritage by Ending the Rakhine War Posted: 25 Jul 2019 12:46 AM PDT  Union and state-level authorities, including the AA, must take responsibility for ensuring the safety of UNESCO inspectors in September for the city's future. |
Satellite Images Show Myanmar’s ‘Minimal Preparations’ for Rohingya Return: Think-Tank Posted: 24 Jul 2019 10:24 PM PDT  "The continued destruction of residential areas … raises serious questions about the willingness of the Myanmar government" to offer a safe return, said one researcher. |
China Warns of War in Case of Move Towards Taiwan Independence Posted: 24 Jul 2019 10:14 PM PDT  The warning comes after the U.S. approved sales of weapons requested by Taiwan worth an estimated $2.2 billion, including tanks and Stinger missiles, earlier this month. |
Hong Kong Anti-Government Protests Spill into Manchester City Game Posted: 24 Jul 2019 09:48 PM PDT  Soccer fans sang protest songs and waved anti-government banners during a friendly game involving English Premier League champs, who easily won, 6-1. |
Food for… Trash? India’s First ‘Garbage Cafe’ to Offer Meals for Plastic Posted: 24 Jul 2019 09:28 PM PDT  In exchange for one kilogram (2.2 lbs.) of plastic, the cafe will serve a curry with rice, lentils, and papadams, estimating that would take a couple of hours to collect. |