Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


US, Japan Vow to Back ‘Responsible Investment’ in Myanmar

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 08:00 AM PDT

Speaking at Yangon forum, State Counselor highlights her government's investment-friendly reforms, welcomes 'balance and stability' offered by US and Japanese businesses.

Schools Closed, Villagers Flee Amid Fighting in Myanmar’s Northeast

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 07:17 AM PDT

Amid increased fighting in Shan State between armed rebels and the Myanmar military, more than 3,000 have become displaced, including about 150 school children.

Singing Soldiers Burnish Myanmar Military’s Image on Global Stage

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:59 AM PDT

As an ethnic alliance mounted a major offensive at home, the Tatmadaw's talented musicians brought the military glory at the International Army Games in Moscow.

Will Myanmar’s Formal Peace Negotiations Get Back on Track?

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:56 AM PDT

Proposals elucidated by the Union government at peace talks in Chiang Mai on Monday offer little that's new in terms of ideas for moving Myanmar's peace process forward.

Fatal Landslide Raises Alarms Over Myanmar’s Natural Disaster Preparedness

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:14 AM PDT

With increasingly erratic weather brought on by global warming, disaster-prone Myanmar must improve its planning and preparedness or face increasing losses of life.

UK Rights Group Expands ‘Dirty List’ of Companies with Ties to Myanmar Army 

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 05:56 AM PDT

Burma Campaign UK adds 38 firms including Apple, Google, Huawei to list of businesses with links to Tatmadaw or projects abusing human rights, environment.

Rebel Strikes Cast Shadow on China’s BRI Projects in Myanmar

Posted: 20 Aug 2019 04:20 AM PDT

Ethnic alliance's attacks in areas crucial to the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor raise doubts about the two countries' 'peace will follow development' strategy.

Elderly in HK Look to China for Affordable Care

Posted: 19 Aug 2019 10:43 PM PDT

A growing number of seniors are moving to the mainland in search of cheaper retirement options.

A British Decision on India that Led to a Key Demand from Myanmar

Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:46 PM PDT

On this day in 1917, Britain issued a statement that would lead to Myanmar's first request to be separated from British India, a goal that would take 20 years to achieve.

China Pig Farmer Profits Soar After Disease Wipes out Third of Herd, Boosts Prices

Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:39 PM PDT

Breeders that have managed to keep the fatal African swine fever off their farms are now reaping rewards, with some ready to set record profits of $200 a hog.

Hong Kong Leader Sees “Way Out” of Chaos Through Dialogue

Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:26 PM PDT

Repeating that the controversial extradition bill that ignited protests in the city is "dead," Carrie Lam said Sunday's peaceful protest may offer a way forward.