Thursday, October 1, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Myanmar Uses New Test Kits to Intensify COVID-19 Containment Strategy

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:51 AM PDT

Myanmar's health authorities say rapid coronavirus tests will allow hospitals to free up numerous beds.

Myanmar’s Military Blames Karen National Union for Soldier Deaths

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 02:49 AM PDT

The KNU has denied involvement in the killing of two troops and the boobytrapping of their bodies.

 ‘Vocabulary Crisis’ Creates Yet Another Hurdle for Myanmar’s Federalism

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:55 AM PDT

Will federal units be drafting 'state constitutions' or 'state laws'? That's the latest hang-up.

The Day When a US President Praised a Student From Myanmar

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:58 AM PDT

Dr. Shaw Loo returned to Myanmar in 1867 after years of study in the US. He was the first Burmese citizen to study in the country.

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Indicted for Mask Protest

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:11 PM PDT

A court in Hong Kong has indicted activist Joshua Wong for violating an anti-mask law last year; he accuses the government of trying to curtail his political activities.

600 Million Trips May Be Made in China for Eight-Day Holiday Amid Pandemic

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Domestic tourism is thriving during China's ongoing eight-day holiday, demonstrating the extent to which the country has brought COVID-19 under control.