Friday, March 20, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Thailand to Shut One of Two Border Crossings With Myanmar Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 07:37 AM PDT

Thai officials said one border crossing between Mae Sot and Myanmar's Myawaddy will be closed; the other will remain open to those with border passes.

NLD Government No Match for Myanmar Military Chief on Charter Change

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 07:33 AM PDT

The results of the recent parliamentary voting on charter change show us there is only person in the country who can change the Constitution.

Bangladesh Hands Over List of 492,000 Rohingya to Myanmar

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 07:16 AM PDT

Bangladesh's foreign minister says Myanmar's response to the Rohingya refugee crisis has been woeful. 

Singaporean and Myanmar Artists Blend Photos and Poetry at ‘Tempo(rary)’

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 05:29 AM PDT

"Tempo(rary)" is an exhibition by Myanmar artist Maung Day and Singaporean artist Marc Nair, featured at Singapore Festival 2020 and now on display at Rosewood Yangon.

NLD Proposal to End Immunity for Myanmar’s Ex-Military Govt Fails to Pass in Charter Vote

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 04:30 AM PDT

On Parliament's final day of voting on proposed constitutional amendments, the NLD's bid to scrap immunity for former junta members was voted down.

Foreign Arrivals to Thailand Require Medical Certificate, $100K Insurance for COVID-19

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 04:14 AM PDT

The Thai government has announced that all foreign arrivals to the country will need to carry health insurance and a medical certificate showing they don't have COVID-19.

Myanmar’s Nouveau Riche Wear Their Wealth on Their Sleeves

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 03:29 AM PDT

At a recent event to honor major donors to the welfare of Buddhism, the honorees—draped in gold and gems—made sure no one was in any doubt as to their staggering wealth.

Combating Fake News in the Time of Coronavirus in Myanmar

Posted: 20 Mar 2020 01:50 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy talks with Dr. Htoo Myint Swe from the Ministry of Health about how his team works to share the latest updates and information on COVID-19.

Hanoi Postpones ASEAN Leaders Summit Until Late June Amid Coronavirus Fears

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:43 PM PDT

Vietnam has postponed next month's ASEAN leaders summit in Danang until June due to the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.

India Executes Four Men for Brutal 2012 Delhi Bus Rape and Murder

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:36 PM PDT

Four men convicted of the brutal 2012 rape and murder of a young woman riding a bus in New Delhi were executed by hanging on Friday.

Amid Coronavirus, God Goes Online to Reach Worshippers

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:24 PM PDT

Religious leaders of many faiths are turning to streaming technology to reach congregations as more and more countries ban public gatherings due to the coronavirus.

Indonesia Should ‘Prepare for the Worst’ on Coronavirus, Red Cross Says

Posted: 19 Mar 2020 10:06 PM PDT

The head of Indonesia's Red Cross has warned that the number of coronavirus cases in the country is likely to be far higher than reported due to insufficient testing.
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