Thursday, September 5, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Army Says It Recaptures Village in Buthidaung from AA

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 07:29 AM PDT

Rebel group denies it was in Oo Yin Tha; some local residents say the Myanmar military entered the empty village and torched all the homes.

Bosses of Myanmar’s Controversial New Yangon City Project See Major Shakeup

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 05:33 AM PDT

Two of the five directors of the company to develop New Yangon City, which involves a corruption-tinted Chinese company, have been replaced.

Rally in Northern Myanmar Highlights IDPs Plight

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 05:17 AM PDT

IDPs and civil society organizations gathered in Kachin State's capital to draw attention to the plight of Myanmar's displaced persons as clashes continue in Shan State.

Dengue Fever Kills 68 in Myanmar in 8 Months 

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 05:11 AM PDT

Dengue fever has infected over 10,000 people in Myanmar this year, most of them children. The highest number of cases have been in Irrawaddy Region, followed by Yangon.

Myanmar, South Korea Sign Major Agreements on Trade, Investment and Finance

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 04:26 AM PDT

On the 2nd day of his visit, Korean President Moon Jae-in tells Yangon forum Seoul aims to be a key partner, oversees 5 MOU signings, including on New Dala City Project.

Thai Park Chief Questions DNA Evidence in Case of Missing Karen Activist

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 03:54 AM PDT

A Thai National Parks official has said he doubts the results of a DNA test that indicate a missing Karen activist was murdered in 2014.

Flights Delayed at Yangon Airport After Myanmar Military Plane Skids Off Runway

Posted: 05 Sep 2019 02:20 AM PDT

No one was hurt when an engine failure caused a Y-8 military plane to skid off the runway, but inbound flights from China and several ASEAN nations were held up an hour.

The Day Three Myanmar Banknotes Suddenly Became Worthless

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 11:03 PM PDT

On this day in 1987, Gen. Ne Win's government abruptly demonetized three banknotes in a move that caused financial hardship for many and hastened the end of his rule.

North Korea Tells United Nations to Cut International Aid Staff

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 10:13 PM PDT

The international pariah said the world body's programs have failed "due to the politicization of UN assistance by hostile forces," according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Bangkok Tops Paris, London as World’s Most-Visited City: MasterCard

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 09:30 PM PDT

The new statistics are welcome by Thai officials, who had worried recently over drops in foreign arrivals. MasterCard Inc. recorded 22.8 million visitors this past years.

Thai Garment Factory Investigated by Starbucks After Illegal Wages Exposed

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 09:21 PM PDT

The expose raises questions about Thailand's ability to inspect garment factories and protect workers across the country.

Hong Kong Leader to Meet Media After Killing Extradition Bill

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 09:06 PM PDT

After killing the controversial bill Wednesday, Carrie Lam is due to speak to the media before departing for a trip to China's Guangxi province on Thursday afternoon.
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