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. |