Thursday, October 3, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Port Autonomy Is Back for a Third Time

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 06:39 AM PDT

Yangon sees the return of the Port Autonomy with its refreshing selection of fruity cocktails, succulent dishes and unusual, nautically themed decor.

Myanmar Defense Ministry Investigates Murder of Kachin IDP

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 06:06 AM PDT

Myanmar's Human Rights Commission has asked the Ministry of Defense to investigate the murder of a Kachin IDP woman who local leaders say was killed by military soldiers.

Six Rohingya Arrested Without Travel Documents in Magwe

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 05:13 AM PDT

Six Rohingya, including two teenagers, have been jailed in Magwe Region because they lacked permission to leave their Rakhine State township.

Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tax on Chinese Aluminum Products

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:28 PM PDT

Hanoi levies tax on Chinese aluminum after finding dumping activities harming domestic producers; Vietnam looking to tackle growing trade deficit with northern neighbor.

Hong Kong Protesters Go on Rampage After Police Shoot Student

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:16 PM PDT

Activists hurl petrol bombs, block roads and vandalize shops and metro stations after Hong Kong policeman shoots teen protester at close range, seriously wounding him.

Philippines Looks for Ways to Boost Number of Women in Jobs

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:06 PM PDT

Lack of support for young mothers, other factors keeping Philippine women out of the work force at a higher rate than other countries in the region, study finds.