Tuesday, July 23, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Rakhine Rebels Eager for Foreign Investment

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 06:05 AM PDT

In a message reiterating its previously-stated openness to Chinese-backed BRI projects in war-torn Rakhine State, the Arakan Army is courting foreign investment.

Conditions Nearly Set for Dawei SEZ Initial Phase to Begin: Govt Committee

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 05:47 AM PDT

Italian-Thai Development-led group holds concession for $1-billion first phase; management committee vows to follow govt and int'l agencies' environmental guidelines.

US Visa Ban Unlikely to See Military Change Course

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 05:26 AM PDT

The effect of sanctions on Myanmar has always been notoriously difficult to predict; never more so than in today's complex domestic and regional situation.

Activists Out on 2M-Kyat Bail

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 04:58 AM PDT

Five activists charged with harming public servants after confrontations with police at the trial of the Peacock Generation thangyat troupe have been granted bail.

Charges Dropped Against Mandalay Military Critic

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 04:43 AM PDT

Charges filed by a military officer over criticism of the military made on Facebook by Saffron Revolution leader and Buddhist monk U Sein Ti Ta were dropped on Tuesday.

Tatmadaw Violating Own Ceasefire, NA Members Say

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 03:56 AM PDT

Despite announcing a unilateral ceasefire and extending it twice, the Myanmar military continues to attack TNLA and MNDAA outposts in northern Shan State, the groups say.

Ex-Minister’s Son Takes the Stand in Drugs, Weapons Trial

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 02:28 AM PDT

U Phyo Ko Ko Tint Sint says he never lived in the Yangon house where police seized some of the drugs he is accused of possessing.

Local, Foreign Insurance Cos. Readying to Sell in Myanmar

Posted: 23 Jul 2019 12:03 AM PDT

Six foreign companies have submitted RFPs for joint ventures with Myanmar insurance companies, which a Myanmar insurance regulatory board is currently scrutinizing.

Hong Kong Police Criticized over Failure to Stop Gang Attacks on Protesters

Posted: 22 Jul 2019 10:20 PM PDT

Some have linked Hong Kong's shadowy network of triad criminal gangs to political intimidation and violence in recent years, sometimes against Beijing critics.

Huawei’s US Research Arm Slashes Jobs as Trade Ban Bites

Posted: 22 Jul 2019 10:07 PM PDT

Huawei said the job cuts, effective July 22, were "due to the curtailment of business operations" caused by the U.S. government's actions.

Rescued Human Trafficking Victims in Thailand Nears Record High

Posted: 22 Jul 2019 09:59 PM PDT

Demand for cheap labor in Malaysia is driving a rise in regional human trafficking, with the majority of victims coming from Myanmar, Thai government data shows.

Plastic from Burlap? Bangladesh Invents a Green Throw-Away Bag

Posted: 22 Jul 2019 09:45 PM PDT

A Bangladeshi scientist has found a way to turn jute fiber into low-cost biodegradable bags that look and feel much like plastic ones.

A Grieving Mother Addresses the Nation

Posted: 22 Jul 2019 07:01 PM PDT

Exactly 72 years ago today, the mother of Gen. Aung San and Trade Minister U Ba Win—both assassinated four days prior—delivered a radio message to the country.
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