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• US, Japan Vow to Back ‘Responsible Investment’ in Myanmar
• Schools Closed, Villagers Flee Amid Fighting in Myanmar’s Northeast
• Singing Soldiers Burnish Myanmar Military’s Image on Global Stage
• Will Myanmar’s Formal Peace Negotiations Get Back on Track?
• Fatal Landslide Raises Alarms Over Myanmar’s Natural Disaster Preparedness
• UK Rights Group Expands ‘Dirty List’ of Companies with Ties to Myanmar Army 
• Rebel Strikes Cast Shadow on China’s BRI Projects in Myanmar
• Elderly in HK Look to China for Affordable Care
• A British Decision on India that Led to a Key Demand from Myanmar
• China Pig Farmer Profits Soar After Disease Wipes out Third of Herd, Boosts Prices
• Hong Kong Leader Sees “Way Out” of Chaos Through Dialogue

US, Japan Vow to Back ‘Responsible Investment’ in Myanmar Posted: 20 Aug 2019 08:00 AM PDT Speaking at Yangon forum, State Counselor highlights her government's investment-friendly reforms, welcomes 'balance and stability' offered by US and Japanese businesses.

Schools Closed, Villagers Flee Amid Fighting in Myanmar’s Northeast Posted: 20 Aug 2019 07:17 AM PDT Amid increased fighting in Shan State between armed rebels and the Myanmar military, more than 3,000 have become displaced, including about 150 school children.

Singing Soldiers Burnish Myanmar Military’s Image on Global Stage Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:59 AM PDT As an ethnic alliance mounted a major offensive at home, the Tatmadaw's talented musicians brought the military glory at the International Army Games in Moscow.

Will Myanmar’s Formal Peace Negotiations Get Back on Track? Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:56 AM PDT Proposals elucidated by the Union government at peace talks in Chiang Mai on Monday offer little that's new in terms of ideas for moving Myanmar's peace process forward.

Fatal Landslide Raises Alarms Over Myanmar’s Natural Disaster Preparedness Posted: 20 Aug 2019 06:14 AM PDT With increasingly erratic weather brought on by global warming, disaster-prone Myanmar must improve its planning and preparedness or face increasing losses of life.

UK Rights Group Expands ‘Dirty List’ of Companies with Ties to Myanmar Army  Posted: 20 Aug 2019 05:56 AM PDT Burma Campaign UK adds 38 firms including Apple, Google, Huawei to list of businesses with links to Tatmadaw or projects abusing human rights, environment.

Rebel Strikes Cast Shadow on China’s BRI Projects in Myanmar Posted: 20 Aug 2019 04:20 AM PDT Ethnic alliance's attacks in areas crucial to the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor raise doubts about the two countries' 'peace will follow development' strategy.

Elderly in HK Look to China for Affordable Care Posted: 19 Aug 2019 10:43 PM PDT A growing number of seniors are moving to the mainland in search of cheaper retirement options.

A British Decision on India that Led to a Key Demand from Myanmar Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:46 PM PDT On this day in 1917, Britain issued a statement that would lead to Myanmar's first request to be separated from British India, a goal that would take 20 years to achieve.

China Pig Farmer Profits Soar After Disease Wipes out Third of Herd, Boosts Prices Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:39 PM PDT Breeders that have managed to keep the fatal African swine fever off their farms are now reaping rewards, with some ready to set record profits of $200 a hog.

Hong Kong Leader Sees “Way Out” of Chaos Through Dialogue Posted: 19 Aug 2019 09:26 PM PDT Repeating that the controversial extradition bill that ignited protests in the city is "dead," Carrie Lam said Sunday's peaceful protest may offer a way forward.

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• China Condemns Myanmar’s Ethnic Rebels for Shan State Fighting
• Myanmar Military Chief Inspects Airliner Assembly in Russia
• In Myanmar’s Shan State, Villagers Wounded, Trapped, and Living in Fear
• Myanmar’s Cross-Border Trade with China Halted by Clashes
• Myanmar Ruling Party Suspends Chief Research Officer for ‘Overstepping Authority’
• Rebel Fighters Attack 2 Towns in Myanmar’s Shan State
• Myanmar’s First Postwar Political Mass Meeting
• India Turns Tables on Traffickers with Child-Friendly Courts
• Hong Kong Readies for More Mass Protests After Huge, Peaceful Rally

China Condemns Myanmar’s Ethnic Rebels for Shan State Fighting Posted: 19 Aug 2019 07:20 AM PDT At a Beijing press conference, China's foreign ministry condemned the recent attacks, which occurred in parts of Myanmar that border China and are home to BRI projects.

Myanmar Military Chief Inspects Airliner Assembly in Russia Posted: 19 Aug 2019 07:14 AM PDT Army releases few details of senior general's visit; experts say transport plane is too expensive for military.

In Myanmar’s Shan State, Villagers Wounded, Trapped, and Living in Fear Posted: 19 Aug 2019 06:42 AM PDT With ongoing fighting between the Myanmar military, or Tatmadaw, and armed ethnic rebel groups in their own backyards, villagers in northern Shan State's Kutkai Township fear for their own safety and wellbeing, as neighbors wounded in the crossfire find themselves cutoff from access to medical care. At least two civilians are now wounded and in […]

Myanmar’s Cross-Border Trade with China Halted by Clashes Posted: 19 Aug 2019 05:31 AM PDT Destruction of bridges, road closures cause trade in Shan State border town of Muse—normally worth $3 million a day—to dry up.

Myanmar Ruling Party Suspends Chief Research Officer for ‘Overstepping Authority’ Posted: 19 Aug 2019 03:42 AM PDT At its Executive Committee Meeting on Sunday, the NLD suspended U Myo Yan Naung Thein from office, but refused to explain what exactly the official had done wrong.

Rebel Fighters Attack 2 Towns in Myanmar’s Shan State Posted: 19 Aug 2019 12:42 AM PDT Army repels 200 ethnic troops who attacked Lashio, Kutkai towns on Sunday; Tatmadaw says EAOs are trying to cut off communication, trade routes.

Myanmar’s First Postwar Political Mass Meeting Posted: 19 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT Seventy-four years ago today, at the Nay Thurein Meeting, the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League objected to Churchill's proposal for only partial Burmese independence.

India Turns Tables on Traffickers with Child-Friendly Courts Posted: 18 Aug 2019 09:22 PM PDT Child trafficking victims in India have long faced a traumatizing court system, but a new, "child-friendly" system—with couches and chocolates—aims to change all of that.

Hong Kong Readies for More Mass Protests After Huge, Peaceful Rally Posted: 18 Aug 2019 09:04 PM PDT On Sunday, an estimated 1.7 protested peacefully in Hong Kong, despite a chaotic previous week. Still, more strikes are planned through the city for the coming week.

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One Killed, 4 Hurt as Rescue Team Hit by RPG, Sniper in Myanmar’s Shan State Posted: 17 Aug 2019 01:49 AM PDT Two more bridges destroyed, army base attacked as rebel alliance continues offensive in NE Myanmar.

‘Myanmar Is Not Cursed, or a Failed State’ Posted: 16 Aug 2019 08:30 PM PDT This week, The Irrawaddy sits down with NLD lawmaker U Aung Kyi Nyunt to discuss the long road to democracy, and the merits of Myanmar's 'obligation-based' society.

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• Fresh, Hard-Hitting Attacks on Military Hinder Myanmar Peace Process
• Myanmar Govt Condemns Joint Rebel Attacks as ‘Terrorism’
• Young Myanmar Artists Explore a Range of Themes in Group Show
• Myanmar Ready to Receive Returning Rohingya, Ministry Says
• Bridge Destroyed by Myanmar Rebels to be Rebuilt in 5 Days
• Myanmar Appoints Ex-World Bank Economist Deputy Minister
• 50-Plus Foreign Tourists Stranded by Rebel Attacks in Myanmar Tourist Town Hsipaw
• The End of Shikoing Before the British
• Amazon Faces Online Backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong Democracy Slogans
• N. Korea Fires Projectiles, Rejects S. Korea’s ‘Senseless’ Dialogue Pledge

Fresh, Hard-Hitting Attacks on Military Hinder Myanmar Peace Process Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:43 AM PDT Deadly attacks in townships in Mandalay Region and Shan State on Thursday morning portend ill for the future of peace negotiations in Myanmar.

Myanmar Govt Condemns Joint Rebel Attacks as ‘Terrorism’ Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:31 AM PDT While warning that Thursday's strikes could derail the peace process, President's Office says door is still open to ceasefire talks with Northern Alliance.

Young Myanmar Artists Explore a Range of Themes in Group Show Posted: 16 Aug 2019 07:15 AM PDT '08:06:06' exhibition comprises 28 pieces by six of the country's brightest young talents.

Myanmar Ready to Receive Returning Rohingya, Ministry Says Posted: 16 Aug 2019 05:37 AM PDT Govt says repatriation of nearly 3,500 people to begin in line with bilateral deal on Aug. 22, but Bangladesh officials, Rohingya refugee groups unaware of plan.

Bridge Destroyed by Myanmar Rebels to be Rebuilt in 5 Days Posted: 16 Aug 2019 03:53 AM PDT Myanmar's Ministry of Construction said the Goke Twin Bridge—central to domestic travel and international trade networks—is being replaced by a double-lane Baily bridge.

Myanmar Appoints Ex-World Bank Economist Deputy Minister Posted: 16 Aug 2019 03:05 AM PDT Dr. Min Ye Paing Hein, 41, brings some youth to the NLD's 'gray cabinet' as deputy industry minister; economic adviser to State Counselor applauds choice as 'first rate'.

50-Plus Foreign Tourists Stranded by Rebel Attacks in Myanmar Tourist Town Hsipaw Posted: 15 Aug 2019 11:18 PM PDT With the Union Highway closed following deadly rebel attacks on Myanmar military and police targets on Thursday, returning to Yangon has become difficult.

The End of Shikoing Before the British Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:45 PM PDT After critical press reports of British officials demanding Burmese citizens shiko before them, the colonial government ordered an end to the practice 96 years ago today.

Amazon Faces Online Backlash in China for T-shirts with Hong Kong Democracy Slogans Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:31 PM PDT Legions of Chinese internet users accused the site of being insensitive towards the Chinese people, with one commenter writing, "We need to teach this company a lesson."

N. Korea Fires Projectiles, Rejects S. Korea’s ‘Senseless’ Dialogue Pledge Posted: 15 Aug 2019 09:09 PM PDT The launches have complicated attempts to restart talks between US and North Korean negotiators over the future of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programs.

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• More Joint Rebel Attacks to Come, TNLA Warns Myanmar Military
• Myanmar Set to Ink Pact with China on Border Cooperation Zones
• 8 Missing Amid Clashes in Western Myanmar’s Chin State
• 15 Myanmar Soldiers, Police and Civilians Dead in Coordinated Attacks
• In Myanmar’s Western Rakhine, New Border Affairs and Security Minister Sworn In
• Toddler Rape Victim Identifies Two Teenage Culprits
• Organized Rebel Attacks on Myanmar Military Academy and Nearby Sites Kill Two
• Japan’s WWII Surrender Ushered in a New Era for Myanmar
• Refugees Despair at Slow Pace of Malaysia’s Reforms
• China Asks for UN Security Council to Discuss Kashmir this Week: Diplomats
• HK Readies for More Protests as World Leaders Urge Restraint

More Joint Rebel Attacks to Come, TNLA Warns Myanmar Military Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:39 AM PDT After strikes by joint TNLA, AA, MNDAA force in Shan and Mandalay, rebel group says the 'counteroffensive' will continue, warns civilians to stay out of conflict zones.

Myanmar Set to Ink Pact with China on Border Cooperation Zones Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:31 AM PDT Signing of framework agreement will kick implementation of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative in Myanmar into high gear.

8 Missing Amid Clashes in Western Myanmar’s Chin State Posted: 15 Aug 2019 06:20 AM PDT The Chin Human Rights Organization said eight civilians from four villages in Paletwa Township have been missing since Oct. 12, 2018, amid intense fighting there.

15 Myanmar Soldiers, Police and Civilians Dead in Coordinated Attacks Posted: 15 Aug 2019 05:50 AM PDT A deadly day of coordinated rebel attacks began at the Myanmar military training academy in Pyin Oo Lwin before spreading to nearby townships on Thursday.

In Myanmar’s Western Rakhine, New Border Affairs and Security Minister Sworn In Posted: 15 Aug 2019 04:44 AM PDT Col. Min Than, a former Lower House military lawmaker, is set to become the new border affairs and security minister in Rakhine State on Friday.

Toddler Rape Victim Identifies Two Teenage Culprits Posted: 15 Aug 2019 04:21 AM PDT In the much-watched trial of a toddler rape victim in Myanmar's capital, new evidence shows the victim identifying two brothers not currently charged with the rape.

Organized Rebel Attacks on Myanmar Military Academy and Nearby Sites Kill Two Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:28 PM PDT It is the first attack on the military's Defense Service Technological Academy in decades. Fighting there is still ongoing.

Japan’s WWII Surrender Ushered in a New Era for Myanmar Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:26 PM PDT On this day in 1945, Emperor Hirohito announced Japan's surrender in WWII, setting in motion the withdrawal of Japanese forces from Myanmar after a period of harsh rule.

Refugees Despair at Slow Pace of Malaysia’s Reforms Posted: 14 Aug 2019 11:22 PM PDT Govt yet to fulfill election promise to allow the refugees—more than half of whom are Rohingya—to work.

China Asks for UN Security Council to Discuss Kashmir this Week: Diplomats Posted: 14 Aug 2019 10:59 PM PDT China backed Pakistan's request for a formal, private discussion, but France proposed a more casual approach. The final decision is up to council president Poland.

HK Readies for More Protests as World Leaders Urge Restraint Posted: 14 Aug 2019 10:47 PM PDT Trump ties Hong Kong protests to U.S.-China trade deal; Beijing reiterates that protests are approaching 'terrorism'

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• Myanmar Military Restricts Movement in Northern Rakhine’s Minbya
• African Swine Fever Confirmed in Myanmar Pig Deaths
• Headmaster Injured in Clash Between Myanmar Army, TNLA in Northern Shan
• Myanmar to Host Forum to Lure Foreign Investment in Deep South
• Flow of Water Disrupted at Popular Myanmar Waterfall
• Five Civilians Charged Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Western Myanmar
• Pakistan Asks UN Security Council to Meet Over India Moves in Kashmir
• Chinese State Media Urge Action, Voice Support for Hong Kong Police After Overnight Clashes

Myanmar Military Restricts Movement in Northern Rakhine’s Minbya Posted: 14 Aug 2019 07:02 AM PDT Many IDPs trapped as army puts besieged villages in township's rural areas under lockdown due to heavy fighting with AA, lawmakers and residents say.

African Swine Fever Confirmed in Myanmar Pig Deaths Posted: 14 Aug 2019 06:44 AM PDT Serum samples taken from recently deceased pigs in Shan State tested positive for African swine fever, marking the virus' first confirmed appearance in Myanmar.

Headmaster Injured in Clash Between Myanmar Army, TNLA in Northern Shan Posted: 14 Aug 2019 04:36 AM PDT The educator was struck by artillery shrapnel while attempting to wait out the clash on a roadside in Kutkai Township; he was later treated at a hospital and released.

Myanmar to Host Forum to Lure Foreign Investment in Deep South Posted: 14 Aug 2019 03:20 AM PDT Tanintharyi Region in Myanmar looking to boost FDI in new and existing tourism, mining and agriculture projects, among others, DICA says.

Flow of Water Disrupted at Popular Myanmar Waterfall Posted: 14 Aug 2019 02:28 AM PDT Scientists investigate Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall in Mandalay Region after mysterious hole in rock face causes water to drain away.

Five Civilians Charged Under Anti-Terrorism Act in Western Myanmar Posted: 14 Aug 2019 12:12 AM PDT A teacher, an administrator and others are in military custody in Rakhine State, facing anti-terrorism charges for alleged Arakan Army ties—charges their relatives deny.

Pakistan Asks UN Security Council to Meet Over India Moves in Kashmir Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:40 PM PDT "If India chooses to resort again to the use of force, Pakistan will be obliged to respond … with all its capabilities," Pakistani's foreign minister said.

Chinese State Media Urge Action, Voice Support for Hong Kong Police After Overnight Clashes Posted: 13 Aug 2019 09:23 PM PDT "Using the sword of the law to stop violence and restore order is overwhelmingly the most important and urgent task for Hong Kong!" the People's Daily declared.

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