Tuesday, October 8, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Yangon Mayor Defends 80-Car Budget Binge

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 08:17 AM PDT

Yangon's mayor says buying 80 new cars for municipal committee heads and members is a sensible use of the chaotic city's budget.

Mortar Blast Hits Two Civilians in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 06:07 AM PDT

A mortar exploded in a tea plantation in Shan State Tuesday, killing one civilian and wounding another; some say the mortar was left after fighting in the area last month.

Workers Say Myanmar Factory Closure Suspicious, Demand Jobs Back

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 06:00 AM PDT

A group of workers at the Sky Man steel factory in Yangon say the owners are closing to avoid honoring a compensation agreement, and are demanding their jobs back. 

Alleged AA Bomb Suspects Appear in Myanmar Court

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 05:52 AM PDT

The trial of three suspected Arakan Army members has begun in Mandalay after police say they were caught with bomb-making equipment.

Leading Rakhine Party Calls on Myanmar Govt to Provide IDP Aid 

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 05:39 AM PDT

 The Arakan National Party says no progress will be made in Rakhine State until the government stops fighting rebel groups and changes the military-drafted Constitution.

DKBA Commander Assassinated in Myanmar’s Karen State

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 03:29 AM PDT

A commander of a splinter faction of the Karen National Union was shot Saturday by an unidentified assassin, prompting speculation about internal power struggles.

Nationalist Group Distributes Pamphlets Attacking Myanmar Govt in Mandalay

Posted: 08 Oct 2019 12:39 AM PDT

'All Myanmar People's United Front To Fight All Forms of Repression' accuses NLD of neglecting citizens in favor of Rohingya in papers found in Maha Aung Myay Township.

India’s Supreme Court Halts Tree Felling for New Mumbai Metro

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 10:10 PM PDT

Top court orders India's Maharashtra state government to stop cutting down trees to make way for Mumbai railway after protesters claim project will worsen pollution.

Air Quality App ‘Under Attack’ in Vietnam Amid Heavy Hanoi Smog

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 10:01 PM PDT

Air quality app AirVisual says it has received threatening messages online after Vietnamese Facebook user accuses it of manipulating data to tarnish the country's image.

Hong Kong Opens for Business After Violent Long Weekend

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 09:40 PM PDT

Rail system still only partially functioning in Hong Kong as city cleans up after weekend of violence and braces for more anti-China protests.

The Death of a Leading Hsaing Musician who Performed for Myanmar Royal Family in Exile

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 07:02 PM PDT

On this day in 1942, renowned Myanmar traditional folk musician Sein Beda died of throat cancer.
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Monday, October 7, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Submits Draft of Mrauk-U World Heritage Bid to UNESCO

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 07:03 AM PDT

Myanmar is pushing its bid for Mrauk-U, the seat of the ancient Arakan kingdom, to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List despite ongoing violence in the area.

Young Men’s Buddhist Association Bestows Title on Myanmar Military Chief

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 06:33 AM PDT

The Young Men's Buddhist Association has conferred the title 'Mingala Dhamma Jotikadaja' on Myanmar's military chief, citing his efforts to promote Buddhism and peace.

70 Japanese Hospitality Jobs Offered to Myanmar Applicants

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 05:05 AM PDT

The Japanese Embassy in Yangon is holding tests on Oct. 27 to fill 70 jobs from 250 applicants.

Woman Sentenced to 80 Years for Human Trafficking in Myanmar’s Shan State

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 04:55 AM PDT

A woman in Shan State has been found guilty of human trafficking after four victims who were trafficked into China escaped, returned to Myanmar and opened cases against her.

Deal to Be Signed for BRI-Related Economic Zone in Myanmar’s Kachin State

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 04:43 AM PDT

The agreement due to be inked next month would push forward the implementation of the US$440 million Myitkyina Economic Development Zone amid fears of land grabs.

Myanmar Police Force Reshuffles Several Senior Positions

Posted: 07 Oct 2019 12:48 AM PDT

In annual reshuffle, Myanmar police name new spokesman, as well as appointments at Anti-Human Trafficking Force, Transnational Crime Dept. and Special Branch.

India’s Citizenship Drive Hits Women Hardest

Posted: 06 Oct 2019 09:48 PM PDT

Women are in particular danger of being rendered stateless by a government initiative in India's Assam state requiring all citizens to produce family documents.

Hong Kong Metro Partially Reopens After Violent Weekend

Posted: 06 Oct 2019 09:21 PM PDT

Rail services curtailed in HK after many stations damaged by anti-Beijing protesters; Chinese military threatens to arrest demonstrators shining lasers at barracks.
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Saturday, October 5, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Why Won’t the Myanmar Govt Call a Meeting of the National Security Council?

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 08:30 PM PDT

This week, The Irrawaddy discusses the reasons the government has yet to convene the National Defense and Security Council, and the implications for the country.
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Friday, October 4, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Trio Face Legal Action Over Event in Support of Convicted Karen Activists

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 07:04 AM PDT

Three more activists face charges for unlawful assembly over rally at Yangon courthouse in support of Karen activists who were prosecuted for Martyrs' Day commemoration.

Striking Workers Say Chinese Businessman Attacked Them With His Car

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 06:41 AM PDT

Workers on strike at Chinese-owned Unitedtex Overseas Garment Co. factory in Yangon accuse man with ties to the plant of attacking them, and vow legal action.

‘Myanmar’s Pride’ Event Showcases National Crafts and Culture

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 06:33 AM PDT

A three-day festival to highlight Myanmar's diverse culture has opened at the historic Secretariat in central Yangon, including traditional dance shows and crafts.

Rohingya Jailed After 30 Caught in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 05:43 AM PDT

A group of 30 Rohingya, who were caught in Ayeyarwady Region in a single SUV, have been jailed or sent to schools for two years after failing to produce ID.

Legitimacy of Myanmar Military Polling Stations in Doubt Ahead of 2020 Election

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 05:33 AM PDT

Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy and other parties are objecting to voting stations in military cantonments, claiming the military may influence voters.

Thailand and Myanmar Agree to Push Ahead With Dawei Special Economic Zone

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 03:42 AM PDT

Myanmar, Thailand, Dawei, SEZ, Dawei Special Economic Zone, wildlife, Japan, Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, Tanintharyi Region, Dr. Tun Naing

UWSA Kills 6 More Drug Traffickers, Struggles to Police Thai-Myanmar Border

Posted: 04 Oct 2019 02:58 AM PDT

The United Wa State Army killed six drug traffickers and seized 3 million methamphetamine pills Wednesday, but says it can't police the full 400-km Wa State-Thai border.

Two Korean Banks Hopeful of Winning Approval to Open Myanmar Branches

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 11:45 PM PDT

South Korean lenders KB Kookmin Bank and Industrial Bank of Korea both say they expect to be approved to offer full banking services in Myanmar soon.

Cambodian Judge Orders Reinvestigation of Spying Case Against Reporters

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 10:20 PM PDT

Judge in Phnom Penh delays verdict in case of two Cambodian RFA journalists accused of spying, saying further investigation needed.

Kashmiri Journalists Stage Protest Against ‘Media Gag’

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 09:58 PM PDT

Members of the media in Indian Kashmir protest government's decision to block phone and internet access, which they say impedes their ability to report from the region.

Trump Asks China to Probe Democratic Rival Joe Biden

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 09:42 PM PDT

Even as Congress investigates Trump's call for Ukraine to probe the son of Democratic candidate Joe Biden, the president asks Beijing to do the same.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Port Autonomy Is Back for a Third Time

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 06:39 AM PDT

Yangon sees the return of the Port Autonomy with its refreshing selection of fruity cocktails, succulent dishes and unusual, nautically themed decor.

Myanmar Defense Ministry Investigates Murder of Kachin IDP

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 06:06 AM PDT

Myanmar's Human Rights Commission has asked the Ministry of Defense to investigate the murder of a Kachin IDP woman who local leaders say was killed by military soldiers.

Six Rohingya Arrested Without Travel Documents in Magwe

Posted: 03 Oct 2019 05:13 AM PDT

Six Rohingya, including two teenagers, have been jailed in Magwe Region because they lacked permission to leave their Rakhine State township.

Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tax on Chinese Aluminum Products

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:28 PM PDT

Hanoi levies tax on Chinese aluminum after finding dumping activities harming domestic producers; Vietnam looking to tackle growing trade deficit with northern neighbor.

Hong Kong Protesters Go on Rampage After Police Shoot Student

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:16 PM PDT

Activists hurl petrol bombs, block roads and vandalize shops and metro stations after Hong Kong policeman shoots teen protester at close range, seriously wounding him.

Philippines Looks for Ways to Boost Number of Women in Jobs

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 10:06 PM PDT

Lack of support for young mothers, other factors keeping Philippine women out of the work force at a higher rate than other countries in the region, study finds.
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Wednesday, October 2, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s NLD Presides Over Sharp Rise in Cost of Living

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 06:13 AM PDT

Under the NLD government, inflation has rebounded after an initial fall, while prices have risen steadily. The Irrawaddy's infographics illustrate key data since 2016.

Activists Found Guilty for Marking Karen Martyrs’ Day in Myanmar

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 04:53 AM PDT

Karen Women's Union chair Naw Ohn Hla, two others given 15-day sentences over Karen Martyrs' Day event; they were freed as they had already spent two weeks in detention.

Myanmar Army Troops Shoot Rakhine Civilian: Villagers 

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 04:20 AM PDT

A motorcyclist in Kyauktaw has reportedly been shot dead by government troops. The military says civilians must stop when told to.

UWSA Kills 2 Drug Traffickers, Arrests 8 Near Thai-Myanmar Border

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 04:05 AM PDT

The United Wa State Army says its forces killed two illegal drug traffickers and arrested eight others in possession of 1.8 million pills near the Thai border Tuesday.

No Teachers at 118 Schools in Myanmar’s Chin State as Rakhine Conflict Shakes Region

Posted: 02 Oct 2019 03:29 AM PDT

A single township in Chin State is short 300 teachers as armed conflict in neighboring Rakhine State forces school closures and scares teachers away.

150 Years Since Gandhi Was Born

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 11:35 PM PDT

On this day in 1869, Mohandas Gandhi was born. His theories of economic nationalism and non-violence influenced colonial-era Myanmar.

Indonesia Protests Endanger President’s Pledge of Tough Reforms

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 10:31 PM PDT

Protests against a measure that would weaken Indonesia's corruption agency could endanger President Joko Widodo's economic reform agenda, which aims to boost growth.

Citing Unhealthy Air, Vietnam Tells Public to Limit Outdoor Activities

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 10:18 PM PDT

Rising levels of hazardous small particles in the air in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City prompt Vietnamese authorities to issue health warnings.

Hong Kong Protesters Target Mainland, Pro-Beijing Businesses

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 10:05 PM PDT

In Hong Kong, Starbucks, Bank of China and other businesses seen as pro-Beijing are being hit by graffiti and vandalism as anti-China protesters vent their ire.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Armed Group in Myanmar’s Shan State Will Release Detained Police Officers

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 06:20 AM PDT

The Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) has said that four Myanmar police officers detained by the ethnic armed group in Kutkai Township, northern Shan State, will be released soon. Four police officers from Mong Si Village were detained by the TNLA on Sept. 29 while traveling to Namhsan Town, according to Mong Si Village head […]

Myanmar Navy Shelling Injures Five in Rakhine

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 05:39 AM PDT

Shelling by the Myanmar navy has injured five civilians, including an elder monk, in Rakhine State, where hundreds of civilians are already displaced.

Chinese Bank Unveils Four Business Loans in Myanmar

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:45 AM PDT

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China is offering dollar or kyat loans to Myanmar's employers.

Myanmar Ratifies UN Treaty Banning Use of Child Soldiers

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:14 AM PDT

After Myanmar signs international treaty banning child soldiers, activist urges govt to push ethnic armed groups to adopt the policy.

US Businesses Eye Expanded Myanmar Investment

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 04:06 AM PDT

Representatives from top US firms like Google, Ford and Amazon are touring Myanmar to consider large-scale investment.

Myanmar’s Opposition Threatens Action Over Pro-NLD Campaign Stickers

Posted: 01 Oct 2019 01:40 AM PDT

USDP says ruling party jumping the gun on 2020 vote after images of campaign stickers featuring State Counselor surface online; NLD says stickers are unauthorized.

When British Burma’s First Radio Station Went Live

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:25 PM PDT

On this day in 1939, Myanmar's first radio broadcaster came on the air as Burma State Broadcasting Service, carrying news, music, Dhamma talks and live football matches.

Heaviest Indian Monsoon Rains in 25 Years to Boost Winter Crops

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 10:00 PM PDT

Extra rainfall in June-Sept expected to allow farmers to increase areas under winter-sown crops such as wheat, boosting rural incomes and reviving Indian economic growth.

Indonesia Expects Seasonal Rains to Douse Forest Fires Soon

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 09:40 PM PDT

As rains arrive, the end is in sight for fires that have sent a choking haze across Southeast Asia, Indonesia's disaster agency says.

China Marks 70 Years of Communist Rule With Massive Show of Force

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 09:29 PM PDT

'No force can ever shake the status of China,' President Xi Jinping vows as the country's Communist Party marks seven decades in power with vast military parade.
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