Thursday, October 24, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Yangon Region Govt Hides From Scrutiny at ‘Friendly’ Press Conference

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 06:57 AM PDT

The Yangon regional government took another significant step away from transparency on Tuesday, excluding media deemed unfriendly from an official press conference.

Myanmar Hosts First Major Art Auction

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 06:51 AM PDT

In a bid to boost Yangon's reputation as an art hub, a major auction has showcased the work of Myanmar's artists.

Mon Soldier Killed in Fighting One Day After Peace Agreement

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 05:19 AM PDT

Mon and Karen ethnic armed groups clashed in Ye Township on Wednesday, one day after the two sides agreed to stop the violence and pursue a ceasefire.

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador Rejects Damning Rohingya Rights Report

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 04:50 AM PDT

Ambassador U Hau Do Suan says the international community is unfairly targeting Myanmar over Rakhine State abuses.

AA Hits Myanmar Military Artillery Unit, Citing Attacks on Civilians

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 04:25 AM PDT

The Arakan Army shelled a Myanmar military artillery battalion Wednesday in what the group said was retaliation for the military's attacks on civilians.

Myanmar Climbs Six Spots in World Bank Ease of Doing Business Ranking

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 03:19 AM PDT

World Bank cites five areas of improvement as Myanmar climbs six places to 165th in 2020 ease of doing business ranking.
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Tainted Ice Cream Sends Dozens to Hospital in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 02:30 AM PDT

Thirty-four students went to the hospital with what appeared to be food poisoning after eating ice cream sold by a local producer in Ayeyarwady Region on Tuesday.

Myanmar Workers Call Off Overnight Protest After Chief Minister Weighs In  

Posted: 24 Oct 2019 02:02 AM PDT

Workers from five Yangon factories stage sit-in to demand regional govt's intervention in labor disputes; chief minister tells township authorities to find fair solution.

Hong Kong Extradition Bill Officially Killed, but More Unrest Likely

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 10:11 PM PDT

Hong Kong scraps extradition bill amid reports Beijing is planning to replace the city's leader; anti-China protesters vow to continue disruptions until all demands met.

Thai King Fires Palace Officials for ‘Extremely Evil’ Conduct

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 09:46 PM PDT

Just days after sacking his royal consort, Thailand's king fires six palace officials for 'extremely evil conduct'.

High-Definition da Vinci: Exhibition to Display Digital Versions of Leonardo Masterpieces

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 07:22 AM PDT

'Leonardo Da Vinci: Opera Omnia' exhibition in Yangon to display HD digital reproductions of 17 masterpieces by the Renaissance artist to mark 500 years since his death.

Myanmar Court Rejects Bail Bid in Toddler Rape Case

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 07:17 AM PDT

Toddler rape case defendant Aung Gyi is denied bail on grounds that not all witnesses have been heard; no witnesses have so far given evidence against him.

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Acknowledges Myanmar Military’s Unwillingness to Reform Charter

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 04:56 AM PDT

Military 'not overly enthusiastic' about amending Constitution, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi admits to Japanese media; she says no charter changes will be made before 2020 vote.

Myanmar Govt Delays Peace Talks With Northern Alliance

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 03:35 AM PDT

The Northern Alliance says the government has delayed this month's peace talks because it is holding a meeting with the 10 NCA signatories.

29 Rohingya Refugees Voluntarily Return to Rakhine

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 02:59 AM PDT

Rakhine State authorities received 29 Rohingya refugees Tuesday, bringing the number of voluntary returnees to over 300 as officials work to rehabilitate and resettle them.

Fighting Robs Ethnic Chin in Myanmar’s Rakhine State of Livelihoods

Posted: 23 Oct 2019 12:04 AM PDT

The conflict in northern Rakhine has scared away the tourists who used to visit the area's tatooed Chin women, while farming—and even weaving—has become too dangerous.

South Korea Warns of ‘Grave Threat’ From Liquid E-Cigarettes

Posted: 22 Oct 2019 10:23 PM PDT

Warning of a 'grave threat to public health', South Korean health minister urges public to stop using liquid e-cigarettes, vows government probe into harms of vaping.

Indian Govt, Facebook Spar Over Decryption Laws in Top Court

Posted: 22 Oct 2019 10:15 PM PDT

India wants Facebook to help it decrypt private messages when national security is threatened; the social media network says it has no legal obligation to do so.

In Ancient Throne Ritual, Japanese Emperor Vows to Fulfill Duty

Posted: 22 Oct 2019 10:07 PM PDT

Naruhito, Japan's first emperor born after World War II, pledges to fulfill his duty as a national symbol following ceremony marking his assumption to the throne.
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