Monday, July 13, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Difficulties in Voting Leave Myanmar Migrants in Limbo as Election Approaches

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 05:19 AM PDT

Myanmar migrants and rights groups are voicing concerns that millions of voters living abroad will be left out of November's election, just as they were in 2015.

Myanmar’s Jade-Rich Hpakant Caught in a ‘Winner’s Curse’

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 04:51 AM PDT

The government must reform the way gems are mined and revenue is reported, or locals in Hpakant will continue to suffer from the 'curse' of their area's jade wealth.

Myanmar, China to Promote Cross-Border e-Commerce Systems

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 03:33 AM PDT

Senior Myanmar and Chinese officials and executives agreed at an online meeting to implement e-commerce systems to facilitate trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rakhine Woman Files Complaint Accusing Myanmar Military Troops of Gang Rape

Posted: 13 Jul 2020 02:24 AM PDT

A woman from Rathedaung filed a complaint with police saying she was raped by three Myanmar military soldiers who also attempted to rape her 19-year-old daughter.

Toyota to Fully Resume Global Output for First Time Since February

Posted: 12 Jul 2020 10:17 PM PDT

With the resumption of output at its plant in Venezuela, Toyota was set on Monday to return to full production after COVID-19 shutdowns for the first time since February.

Hong Kong Coronavirus Cases See Worst Surge Since Outbreak Began

Posted: 12 Jul 2020 10:06 PM PDT

The current spike in COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong is worse than the initial outbreak in March, health officials said.

The Day General Aung San Gave His Final Speech

Posted: 12 Jul 2020 06:30 PM PDT

Though criticized for its harsh wording, the address by Myanmar's independence hero on the reconstruction of Myanmar and public morality remains popular after all these years.