Saturday, January 16, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Venue Squabbles Complicate NLD’s Outreach Efforts to Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties

Posted: 15 Jan 2021 11:23 PM PST

The National League for Democracy says it wants to hear the voices and concerns of ethnic parties but has been inflexible on where to open their talks.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:30 PM PST

Myanmar's hotels have been closing and the authorities axed a deal to develop a giant economic zone. Meanwhile, an alarming fall in foreign trade has been reported.

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Studied Britain’s War Machine

Posted: 15 Jan 2021 07:00 PM PST

General Aung San was determined to tour Britain's Ministry of Defence during his visit to London to plan his ministry after independence.

Critics Inject Doubt Into Thailand’s Vaccine Deal With China

Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:45 PM PST

Concerns have arisen in Thailand over the efficacy of a Chinese vaccine the government has hastily decided to procure in order to inoculate Thais as soon as possible.

Ghosts Look Over the Shoulders of Myanmar Peace Negotiators

Posted: 15 Jan 2021 06:30 PM PST

Grandparents' dreams and nightmares are always present for all parties involved in Naypyitaw talks.