Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Proportion of Women in Myanmar’s Legislatures Rises Following Nov. 8 Election

Posted: 19 Nov 2020 05:03 AM PST

Civil society groups welcome the trend toward more female MPs, but some are frustrated by the slow pace of change.

Myanmar Considers Relaxing COVID-19 Restrictions

Posted: 19 Nov 2020 03:42 AM PST

Stay-at-home orders and restrictions on domestic travel could be eased while small religious gatherings may be permitted.

Myanmar’s Central Bank Updates Interbank Payment Network

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 11:58 PM PST

With help from Japan, the Central Bank of Myanmar has launched a revamped settlement system that allows 24/7 payroll, tax, bill and other payments between banks.

Pfizer to Seek US Green Light for COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Within Days’

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 09:09 PM PST

Drugmaker Pfizer plans to seek emergency use authorization in the US for its COVID-19 vaccine, which it now says is 95-percent effective, in the next few days.

The Day Myanmar’s Bodybuilding Pioneer Met His End in a Motorbike Accident

Posted: 18 Nov 2020 05:30 PM PST

Walter Chit Tun was not only a bodybuilder, but also a doctor and a movie actor known for his physique.