The Irrawaddy Magazine

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• Thousands of Rakhine Civilians Return Home Amid Stability in Western Myanmar
• Myanmar’s Corruption Commission Tops Regional Poll
• Myanmar’s Second Investment Policy Review Urges Further Liberalization
• Taiwan Launches Construction of First Indigenous Submarine
• Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Cautiously Optimistic About Outreach From Victorious NLD
• How Myanmar’s Foreign Policy Is Likely to Evolve in the NLD’s Second Term
• Japan Reiterates Concerns Over Disputed Islands to China’s Foreign Minister

Thousands of Rakhine Civilians Return Home Amid Stability in Western Myanmar Posted: 25 Nov 2020 06:31 AM PST Fighting has recently ceased between Myanmar's military and the Arakan Army with civilians hoping the ceasefire can be extended into 2021.

Myanmar’s Corruption Commission Tops Regional Poll Posted: 25 Nov 2020 03:27 AM PST The Anti-Corruption Commission of Myanmar has won the most praise in a Transparency International study assessing how Asia-Pacific citizens rate their anti-graft bodies.

Myanmar’s Second Investment Policy Review Urges Further Liberalization Posted: 25 Nov 2020 03:23 AM PST Myanmar's latest investment policy review urges eased restrictions on foreign participation in key sectors while calling for transparency and environmental protections.

Taiwan Launches Construction of First Indigenous Submarine Posted: 25 Nov 2020 12:10 AM PST Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday launched the island's first submarine-building project, made possible with sensitive parts supplied by the US.

Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties Cautiously Optimistic About Outreach From Victorious NLD Posted: 24 Nov 2020 10:30 PM PST Some wonder whether the National League for Democracy's leadership is prepared to 'walk the walk' and not just 'talk the talk'.

How Myanmar’s Foreign Policy Is Likely to Evolve in the NLD’s Second Term Posted: 24 Nov 2020 06:30 PM PST In its next term, the government will need to engage its neighbors and regional powers, upholding the NLD's vow to pursue an "active and independent foreign policy".

Japan Reiterates Concerns Over Disputed Islands to China’s Foreign Minister Posted: 24 Nov 2020 05:58 PM PST The Japanese government has raised concerns over Chinese coast guard patrols near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in a meeting with the Chinese foreign minister.

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