Thursday, May 14, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Major Cities to Ease Some COVID-19 Business Restrictions

Posted: 14 May 2020 06:50 AM PDT

While Mandalay is allowing businesses to reopen, some Yangon townships with no new cases for 20 days will lift various restrictions.

Two Muslim Children Killed, One Hurt in Mine Blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 14 May 2020 04:13 AM PDT

A Rohingya boy and girl died and a girl was injured when a landmine exploded as they were collecting firewood and fruit in an abandoned village in Buthidaung Township.

Residents Fined for Failing to use Face Masks in Myanmar’s Yangon

Posted: 14 May 2020 03:37 AM PDT

Anyone with an uncovered face risks court action as the authorities try to allow Myanmar's coronavirus hotspot to get back to work.

For Many in Myanmar, Working From Home Amid COVID-19 Poses Unexpected Challenges

Posted: 14 May 2020 01:36 AM PDT

Lack of human interaction, poor internet connections and frequent blackouts are among the problems employees face as they work from home amid COVID-19 restrictions.

New Zealand Lifts State of Emergency as COVID-19 Cases Decrease

Posted: 13 May 2020 10:44 PM PDT

New Zealand has lifted its state of emergency as the country prepares to ease its monthlong national COVID-19 lockdown.

US Accuses China-Linked Hackers of Stealing Coronavirus Research

Posted: 13 May 2020 10:39 PM PDT

The FBI is investigating hacking activity by China-linked 'cyber actors' attempting to illicitly obtain COVID-19 research, US authorities said.

Construction Delays, Dirty Pavements as Asian Cities Struggle Without Migrant Workers

Posted: 13 May 2020 10:25 PM PDT

With the cheap migrant labor that fuels much of Asia's economy unavailable due to COVID-19, cities in the region are facing shortages of workers in many key sectors.

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