Monday, May 27, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


At Least 20 Troops Killed in Paletwa Clashes, AA Says

Posted: 27 May 2019 08:29 AM PDT

At Least 20 Troops Killed in Paletwa Clashes, AA Says

Circumstances of Release of 7 Soldiers in Rohingya Massacre Remain Unclear

Posted: 27 May 2019 07:34 AM PDT

Tatmadaw spokesman unsure whether they were freed on appeal or by petitioning military chief; Prisons Dept. head says the 7 are not in custody.

Toyota To Assemble Vehicles in Myanmar

Posted: 27 May 2019 06:19 AM PDT

Auto giant to build pickup truck plant at Yangon's Thilawa SEZ this year

Spurned by the West, Embraced by Myanmar

Posted: 27 May 2019 05:02 AM PDT

As the U.S. government restricts large swaths of Western trade with the Chinese tech giant Huawei, Myanmar opens its arms to the company for future digitalization.

Police Station Head Accused of Taking Bribe in Underage Rape Case

Posted: 27 May 2019 04:27 AM PDT

An investigation commission from Mawlamyine which examined the case will submit its findings first to the Mon state government and then to the Anti-Corruption Commission in Naypyitaw.

State Counselor to Visit Czech Republic Next Month

Posted: 27 May 2019 03:52 AM PDT

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also foreign minister, will meet with leaders, open Myanmar's embassy in Prague and attend a business forum

Boat Crash Kills Five in Sagaing

Posted: 27 May 2019 03:04 AM PDT

Authorities and boat owners warn against overloaded boats and reckless speeds on a well-traveled but often fatal river. 

Chatrium Hotel Yangon’s Seafood Dinner Buffet Gets a Makeover

Posted: 27 May 2019 02:55 AM PDT

Tender grilled lobster, salmon sashimi, baked mussels and more are on offer at The Emporia restaurant

Not a Hair on Their Heads Will Be Harmed: Tatmadaw

Posted: 27 May 2019 02:52 AM PDT

Peace Talks stall between the Tatmadaw and Northern Alliance factions over the safety and setting of future meetings.

The 1990 Election—Will My Vote Ever Mean Anything?

Posted: 27 May 2019 01:05 AM PDT

On May 27, 1990, the NLD won what was to be Myanmar's first democratic election in 30 years, but voters soon learned the military junta would blatantly ignore the results.

One Shot Dead in Drugs Raid in Yangon’s Mingalardon Township

Posted: 26 May 2019 11:54 PM PDT

When the suspected drug dealers resisted arrest, the police opened fire killing one man and injuring at least two others.

EXCLUSIVE—Myanmar Soldiers Jailed for Rohingya Killings Freed After Less Than a Year

Posted: 26 May 2019 10:49 PM PDT

The soldiers were freed in November last year, the two inmates said, meaning they served less than one year of their 10-year prison terms for the killings at Inn Din Village.

Former Thai PM and Influential Royal Adviser Prem Tinsulanonda Dies at 98

Posted: 26 May 2019 09:46 PM PDT

Prem served as chairman of the prestigious Privy Council of royal advisers, one of the country's most powerful unelected positions.

Pro-Army Party in Thailand to Cement Deal to Keep Junta Leader as PM: Lawmaker

Posted: 26 May 2019 09:27 PM PDT

The deal involves inviting two other parties to form a coalition and thus have enough parliamentary seats to keep the leader of the military junta in power as prime minister.

Samsung May Gain from Huawei’s Plight in Ongoing Trade War: Fitch

Posted: 26 May 2019 09:10 PM PDT

Tech companies, including Google and SoftBank Group-owned chip designer ARM, have said they will cease supplies and updates to Huawei.