Thursday, February 27, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar’s Military and USDP Reject NLD Attempts to Limit the Armed Forces’ Political Powers

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 06:10 AM PST

Military and former ruling party MPs have rejected NLD attempts to limit the armed forces' extensive political powers during three days of constitutional debates.

The Building that Dominated Inland Water Trade in British Burma

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 05:52 AM PST

The Irrawaddy Flotilla Company dominated river trade during the colonial period from its headquarters on Strand Road, which is the Myanma Port Authority building today.

Myanmar Military Chief Places ‘ Hti ’ at Bagan Temple Known for Divine Blessings 

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 05:32 AM PST

Following in the footsteps of some of Myanmar's most powerful leaders, Sen-Gen Min Aung Hlaing has placed the ornamental umbrella, or 'Hti', at an ancient Bagan pagoda.

Kachin State Approves Chinese-Backed Business Park in Border Town

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 04:55 AM PST

The Kachin State parliament has approved the US$22.4-million Kanpiketi Business Park on the China-Myanmar border as part of Xi Jinping's Belt and Road Initiative.

MP for Military-Proxy USDP Supports Myanmar Nationalists With Apartment, Funding

Posted: 27 Feb 2020 01:32 AM PST

A high-ranking official with the former ruling party has donated an apartment, expenses paid, for a group of Myanmar nationalists to use as an office.

‘Secret Garden’ in Wa Special Region Leaves Much to the Imagination

Posted: 26 Feb 2020 11:36 PM PST

Facebook user Yex Nang Song Nyi Nyi offers a glimpse into a mysterious park in Wa Special Region, where children can explore retired aircraft.

Indo-Myanmar Ties Should Go Beyond Geopolitical Interests

Posted: 26 Feb 2020 11:08 PM PST

India's engagement with Myanmar should be aimed at fostering democracy, building a federal union and achieving peace—not merely chasing geopolitical goals.

Pakistan Confirms First Coronavirus Cases

Posted: 26 Feb 2020 09:32 PM PST

Pakistani health authorities said the country's first two confirmed cases of coronavirus are being kept in isolation in a hospital in Karachi.

A Mob Out for Blood: India’s Protests Pit Hindus Against Muslims

Posted: 26 Feb 2020 09:21 PM PST

Paramilitary forces have been deployed to streets of New Delhi as fears grow that religious violence in India over a controversial new law could be hard to contain.

Asian Cities Urged to Bolster Defenses Against Rising Seas

Posted: 26 Feb 2020 09:02 PM PST

Eleven of the global cities most at risk from rising sea levels are in Asia, according to a new study, whose authors say more resources should be put into flood defenses.