Friday, June 12, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Why Yangon MPs Slashed Nearly $30 Million From Regional Govt’s Spending Requests

Posted: 12 Jun 2020 06:39 AM PDT

Pointing to inflated costs and unnecessary projects, lawmakers in the Yangon parliament have rejected regional government spending requests worth 41 billion kyats.

Myanmar Health Worker on China Border Tests COVID-19 Positive

Posted: 12 Jun 2020 05:49 AM PDT

The Kachin State authorities are trying to track down everyone who had contact with the infected midwife.

Myanmar Artist Captures Frustration, Isolation of COVID-19 Lockdown on Canvas

Posted: 12 Jun 2020 04:08 AM PDT

Artist Ko Sid's latest series of paintings depict the feelings of confinement and estrangement he has experienced at home during the COVID-19 restrictions.

Eight Cases Opened Over Religious Gatherings for Violating COVID-19 Restrictions: Govt

Posted: 12 Jun 2020 02:33 AM PDT

Buddhist, Muslim and Christian groups in Myanmar are facing legal cases for violating the
government's ban on mass gatherings.

North Korea Looks to Boost Ties With China as US Nuclear Talks Stall

Posted: 11 Jun 2020 09:58 PM PDT

Kim Jong Un is eager to improve ties with China as the coronavirus pandemic and the coming US election make it unlikely that talks with Washington will be revived soon.