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• Lawmakers Blast Yangon Govt for Misusing Public Funds
• Myanmar Attorney General Vows to Prosecute Civilian Perpetrators of Crimes Against Rohingya in Rakhine State
• Yangon Launches Free Ferry Service to Remote Andaman Sea Island
• Japan to Provide Over $1 Billion in Loans to Myanmar for Development Projects
• Myanmar Election Commission Warns of Fake News Ahead of 2020 Election
• Trump Impeachment Trial Starts; Lawyers Deny Wrongdoing by President
• North Korea Bars Tourists From China Over Virus Outbreak
• Banana Ban and Meatless Menus, but How Green Is Davos Summit?

Lawmakers Blast Yangon Govt for Misusing Public Funds Posted: 22 Jan 2020 07:06 AM PST Citing auditor-general's report, MPs have accused the government of corruption and breaching expenditure regulations.

Myanmar Attorney General Vows to Prosecute Civilian Perpetrators of Crimes Against Rohingya in Rakhine State Posted: 22 Jan 2020 06:05 AM PST The Union Attorney General's Office said it would investigate and prosecute crimes committed in Rakhine State in 2017, as recommended by the ICOE and the President.

Yangon Launches Free Ferry Service to Remote Andaman Sea Island Posted: 22 Jan 2020 04:29 AM PST Yangon's authorities are paying for a free monthly ferry service to remote Coco Island but the ship is only available to civil servants and islanders.

Japan to Provide Over $1 Billion in Loans to Myanmar for Development Projects Posted: 22 Jan 2020 04:13 AM PST Myanmar and Japan have signed four loan agreements worth more than US$1 billion for the development of sewerage, power and other projects in seven states and regions.

Myanmar Election Commission Warns of Fake News Ahead of 2020 Election Posted: 22 Jan 2020 03:27 AM PST Officials with Myanmar's election commission have said hate speech, fake news and misinformation can hurt the country's prospects for a fair election later this year.

Trump Impeachment Trial Starts; Lawyers Deny Wrongdoing by President Posted: 21 Jan 2020 09:13 PM PST US Senate begins impeachment trial of President Donald Trump over allegations he pressured Ukraine to investigate a political rival.

North Korea Bars Tourists From China Over Virus Outbreak Posted: 21 Jan 2020 08:58 PM PST Tourists from China have been barred from entering North Korea following the outbreak of a deadly coronavirus in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Banana Ban and Meatless Menus, but How Green Is Davos Summit? Posted: 21 Jan 2020 08:57 PM PST The recruitment of vegan chefs is among the steps the organizers of the World Economic Forum have taken in order to project a more sustainable image.

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• Hundreds of Snakes Released in Myanmar’s Shan State to Fight Rampaging Rodents
• Myanmar President Sends Report on Massacres of Rohingya by Security Forces to Military Chief for More Prosecutions
• Ex-Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister to Face Corruption Charges
• Virgin Mary Statue Destroyed in Myanmar’s Shan State; Ethnic Kayan Accuse Pa-O Militia
• Arakan Army Releases Myanmar MP Held Since November
• China Pledges 4 Billion Yuan in Aid to Myanmar
• President Xi Jinping’s Myanmar Excursion: A Historical View
• China Reports Fourth Death as New Virus Infection Among Humans Confirmed
• Malaysia Ships Plastic Waste Back to France, Britain, Japan
• China’s ‘Mermaid Descendants’ Weave Final Garments From Skin of Fish

Hundreds of Snakes Released in Myanmar’s Shan State to Fight Rampaging Rodents Posted: 21 Jan 2020 07:29 AM PST The government of Shan State is providing villages with nonvenomous snakes to fight an infestation of rats that has wiped out rice crops.

Myanmar President Sends Report on Massacres of Rohingya by Security Forces to Military Chief for More Prosecutions Posted: 21 Jan 2020 06:02 AM PST ICOE report details mass killings of nearly 1,000 people, other atrocities; the President concurs with its recommendations of prosecutions in civilian, military courts.

Ex-Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister to Face Corruption Charges Posted: 21 Jan 2020 05:52 AM PST Former Tanintharyi chief minister Daw Lei Lei Maw and three business chiefs face up to 15 years in jail over corruption claims.

Virgin Mary Statue Destroyed in Myanmar’s Shan State; Ethnic Kayan Accuse Pa-O Militia Posted: 21 Jan 2020 05:43 AM PST Kayan leaders are calling on authorities in the Pa-O Self-Administered Zone to act after a statue of the Virgin Mary belonging to a catholic Kayan community was destroyed.

Arakan Army Releases Myanmar MP Held Since November Posted: 21 Jan 2020 04:30 AM PST NLD parliamentarian U Whei Tin has been released by the Arakan Army, which claimed he was spying for Myanmar's army.

China Pledges 4 Billion Yuan in Aid to Myanmar Posted: 21 Jan 2020 01:12 AM PST During his recent visit to Myanmar, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China will give Myanmar over US$580 million in development aid over the next three years.

President Xi Jinping’s Myanmar Excursion: A Historical View Posted: 20 Jan 2020 10:59 PM PST Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit is being hailed as a success, but both sides should be wary of pitfalls in the deepening relationship.

China Reports Fourth Death as New Virus Infection Among Humans Confirmed Posted: 20 Jan 2020 10:19 PM PST A fourth person has died of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus in Wuhan, China; human-to-human transmission has been confirmed.

Malaysia Ships Plastic Waste Back to France, Britain, Japan Posted: 20 Jan 2020 10:16 PM PST Malaysia has sent 150 containers of plastic waste that entered the country illegally back to the US, Britain, France, Japan and a number of other countries.

China’s ‘Mermaid Descendants’ Weave Final Garments From Skin of Fish Posted: 20 Jan 2020 09:58 PM PST To preserve their tradition of making clothes from fish skin, elderly people from the Hezhen ethnic minority in China's northeast are looking outside the community.

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• Suu Kyi Economic Adviser: National Interest Must Come First When Deciding Large Chinese Investments in Myanmar
• Two Myanmar Constitution Amendment Bills Agreed by NLD, Ethnic Parties
• Thousands of Myanmar Workers Demand Higher Minimum Wage
• Myanmar’s National Dialogue Must Be for All NCA Signatories Ahead of Peace Summit, EAOs Say 
• No ‘Genocidal Intent’ in Security Operations in Rakhine State, Myanmar Commission Says
• Blaze Burns Mandalay Mall, Myanmar Police Sue Shop Owner
• Chinese President’s Claim That Beijing Not Arming EAOs Met With Skepticism in Myanmar
• Britain’s Prince Harry Says ‘No Other Option’ But To Step Back
• Rap and Rice Paddies: Thai Hip-Hop Creates Unlikely New Stars
• World’s Richest 2,000 People Own More Than Poorest 4.6 Billion Combined: Oxfam

Suu Kyi Economic Adviser: National Interest Must Come First When Deciding Large Chinese Investments in Myanmar Posted: 20 Jan 2020 07:09 AM PST Unlike its predecessors, the NLD govt is ensuring deals with China benefit Myanmar, Sean Turnell, adviser to the State Counselor, tells The Irrawaddy in an interview.

Two Myanmar Constitution Amendment Bills Agreed by NLD, Ethnic Parties Posted: 20 Jan 2020 06:29 AM PST With their refusal to endorse the parliamentary charter change committee's bills, it remains to be seen how military MPs will respond when they are sent to Parliament.

Thousands of Myanmar Workers Demand Higher Minimum Wage Posted: 20 Jan 2020 06:23 AM PST Over 5,000 factory workers marched in protest near a Yangon industrial zone Sunday to demand higher wages as the government prepares to set the new minimum wage.

Myanmar’s National Dialogue Must Be for All NCA Signatories Ahead of Peace Summit, EAOs Say  Posted: 20 Jan 2020 05:53 AM PST Nationwide ceasefire signatories continue talks to include other groups in the peace process, especially ahead of the next 21st-Century Panglong summit.

No ‘Genocidal Intent’ in Security Operations in Rakhine State, Myanmar Commission Says Posted: 20 Jan 2020 05:08 AM PST The Independent Commission of Enquiry has declared that security operations in Rakhine in 2017 did not have 'genocidal intent', but admits that 'war crimes' took place.

Blaze Burns Mandalay Mall, Myanmar Police Sue Shop Owner Posted: 20 Jan 2020 03:02 AM PST Police are suing the owner of a shoe shop in a Mandalay mall for 'poor electrical safety' after a fire burned through the mall and caused over 1 billion kyats in damage.

Chinese President’s Claim That Beijing Not Arming EAOs Met With Skepticism in Myanmar Posted: 20 Jan 2020 02:50 AM PST Political observers in Myanmar doubt President Xi Jinping's claim that China is not arming ethnic armed organizations based near the northern border.

Britain’s Prince Harry Says ‘No Other Option’ But To Step Back Posted: 19 Jan 2020 10:16 PM PST Prince Harry says he had hoped to continue public service without funding, but now believes he and Meghan Markle have no option but to step back from official duties.

Rap and Rice Paddies: Thai Hip-Hop Creates Unlikely New Stars Posted: 19 Jan 2020 10:10 PM PST The rising popularity of hip-hop in Thailand has created stars that have drawn the attention of major music industry players.

World’s Richest 2,000 People Own More Than Poorest 4.6 Billion Combined: Oxfam Posted: 19 Jan 2020 09:52 PM PST Some 2,150 billionaires have more money than the world's poorest 4.6 billion people, while women work 12.5 billion hours a day unpaid, a new report from Oxfam says.

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What Will Xi Jinping’s Visit Mean for Myanmar’s Future? Posted: 18 Jan 2020 10:01 PM PST The Irrawaddy talks with China analyst Ma Khin Khin Kyaw Kyee from ISP Myanmar and political analyst U Than Soe Naing about the impact of the Chinese president's visit.

Facebook Apologizes After Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name Posted: 18 Jan 2020 05:20 PM PST Chinese leader Xi Jinping's name appeared as "Mr Shithole" in posts on the social media platform when translated into English from Myanmar.

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• Myanmar, China Sign Dozens of Deals on BRI Projects, Cooperation During Xi’s Visit
• What Will 2020 Mean for Myanmar’s Democracy?
• The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Myanmar, China Sign Dozens of Deals on BRI Projects, Cooperation During Xi’s Visit Posted: 18 Jan 2020 02:40 AM PST China and Myanmar capped President Xi Jinping's two-day visit by signing 33 agreements, including many to advance Beijing's BRI projects in the country.

What Will 2020 Mean for Myanmar’s Democracy? Posted: 17 Jan 2020 07:30 PM PST The Irrawaddy talks with writer U Kyaw Win and member of Parliament Ma Zin Mar Aung about the challenges facing Myanmar in 2020, from the Constitution to the election.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 17 Jan 2020 05:30 PM PST This week, Myanmar celebrated the opening of a Thai fish factory and border trade with Laos, while the World Bank is forecasting a growth boost.

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• Rebel Groups Told to Unite to Save Myanmar’s Peace Process
• Beyond the Cliché of ‘Pauk-Phaw’, China and Myanmar Need Each Other
• Singapore Festival 2020 is Back With a Palace Garden Party
• Popular Shan Party Warns Chinese Projects Without Local Consent Risk More Conflicts
• Myanmar Activists Refused Yangon Embassy Protest During Xi Visit
• Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Myanmar for Two-Day Visit
• Myanmar Military Finds Large Cache of Weapons in Cave in Northern Shan State
• Civil Servants Refusing to Work in Chin State’s Paletwa Amid Fighting Between Military, AA
• An Unstable, Weak Myanmar: China’s Strategic Goal?
• The Day When a US Medic was Jailed in Myanmar for Treason
• China Announces 2nd Death From New Coronavirus
• Disease That Killed Millions of China’s Pigs Poses Global Threat
• Brazil’s Tribes Stride Into Digital Age to Defend Their Culture, Forests

Rebel Groups Told to Unite to Save Myanmar’s Peace Process Posted: 17 Jan 2020 06:52 AM PST Gen. Yawd Serk, the leader of an ethnic Shan armed group, urged his counterparts to compromise on demands to enable April's peace summit to take place.

Beyond the Cliché of ‘Pauk-Phaw’, China and Myanmar Need Each Other Posted: 17 Jan 2020 05:30 AM PST The concept of 'pauk-phaw' fraternal relations between Myanmar and China is mere diplomatic jargon, but the two countries' mutual dependence is very real.

Singapore Festival 2020 is Back With a Palace Garden Party Posted: 17 Jan 2020 04:50 AM PST The celebration of Singapore in Myanmar is coming back to Yangon, featuring music, art and culinary collaborations at the Chin Tsong Palace on Feb. 1-2.

Popular Shan Party Warns Chinese Projects Without Local Consent Risk More Conflicts Posted: 17 Jan 2020 04:35 AM PST Shortly before Xi Jinping's arrival in Myanmar, the SNLD warns Myanmar and China that pushing development projects without public approval in Shan State would be harmful.

Myanmar Activists Refused Yangon Embassy Protest During Xi Visit Posted: 17 Jan 2020 04:22 AM PST Yangon police have told activists that any protest at the Chinese Embassy during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit would harm bilateral relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Myanmar for Two-Day Visit Posted: 17 Jan 2020 02:15 AM PST Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Naypyitaw on Friday for a two-day visit during which he will seek a commitment to China's BRI projects from Myanmar's leaders.

Myanmar Military Finds Large Cache of Weapons in Cave in Northern Shan State Posted: 17 Jan 2020 01:03 AM PST Myanmar military finds grenades, RPGs, explosives and other weaponry in a cave in northern Shan State; it says some of the material was likely manufactured by the KIA.

Civil Servants Refusing to Work in Chin State’s Paletwa Amid Fighting Between Military, AA Posted: 16 Jan 2020 10:46 PM PST Teachers and other civil servants are refusing assignments in Chin State's Paletwa Township due to security concerns; many have even quit rather than work in the area.

An Unstable, Weak Myanmar: China’s Strategic Goal? Posted: 16 Jan 2020 09:11 PM PST Myanmar's people welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping, but he has work to do if China truly wants to write a new chapter in the countries' bilateral relationship.

The Day When a US Medic was Jailed in Myanmar for Treason Posted: 16 Jan 2020 09:10 PM PST On this day in 1951, US medic Gordon Seagrave was jailed for treason because of his devotion to the health of Shan hill tribes.

China Announces 2nd Death From New Coronavirus Posted: 16 Jan 2020 09:03 PM PST The death toll from pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus strain in Wuhan, China has risen to two, according to medical authorities in the city.

Disease That Killed Millions of China’s Pigs Poses Global Threat Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:50 PM PST Governments worldwide are scrambling to shore up their defenses against African swine fever as the disease spills over China's borders.

Brazil’s Tribes Stride Into Digital Age to Defend Their Culture, Forests Posted: 16 Jan 2020 08:49 PM PST Facing renewed threats to their land, cultures and livelihoods, Brazil's indigenous Amazon tribes are using social media, drones and other tech to get their message out.

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• Ethnic Armed Groups Based on Myanmar’s Border With China Welcome Xi Jinping
• Myanmar Court Set to Issue Warrant for US Man Who Failed to Attend Court in Cannabis Case
• Myanmar Homeowners Arrested After Chinese Migrant Border Raid in Myawaddy
• Xi Jinping Calls for ‘Concrete Planning and Implementation’ of Chinese Projects Ahead of Myanmar Visit
• Myanmar CSOs Urge Xi Jinping to Terminate Myitsone Dam Project
• Fresh, Affordable and Just a Little Spicy: Jana Mon Serves up Myanmar’s Mon Cuisine in Yangon
• US, China Sign ‘Phase One’ Deal for Truce in Bruising Trade War
• Ex-EU Diplomat Reportedly Accused of Spying for China as Police Conduct Raids in Germany, Brussels

Ethnic Armed Groups Based on Myanmar’s Border With China Welcome Xi Jinping Posted: 16 Jan 2020 07:21 AM PST In a sign of their close relationship with Beijing, Myanmar ethnic armed groups based near the border with China made a special effort to welcome Xi Jinping.

Myanmar Court Set to Issue Warrant for US Man Who Failed to Attend Court in Cannabis Case Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:38 AM PST A Mandalay court is preparing an arrest warrant and to take the bail money for a US man accused of running a cannabis plantation, although he allegedly had a permit.

Myanmar Homeowners Arrested After Chinese Migrant Border Raid in Myawaddy Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:32 AM PST Four Myawaddy homeowners face prosecution after a raid found they were sheltering Chinese citizens amid complaints of an influx of unruly migrants.

Xi Jinping Calls for ‘Concrete Planning and Implementation’ of Chinese Projects Ahead of Myanmar Visit Posted: 16 Jan 2020 05:24 AM PST Chinese President Xi Jinping wrote in an op-ed in Myanmar's state-owned newspapers that it's time to move ahead on mutually beneficial development projects in Myanmar.

Myanmar CSOs Urge Xi Jinping to Terminate Myitsone Dam Project Posted: 16 Jan 2020 02:45 AM PST Civil society groups have called for transparency, impact assessments as Myitsone Dam, other Chinese projects in Kachin State are causing social, environmental problems.

Fresh, Affordable and Just a Little Spicy: Jana Mon Serves up Myanmar’s Mon Cuisine in Yangon Posted: 16 Jan 2020 12:04 AM PST Myanmar and foreign residents of Yangon are discovering the authentic flavors on offer at Jana Mon, an excellent Mon cuisine restaurant hidden away near Shwedagon Pagoda.

US, China Sign ‘Phase One’ Deal for Truce in Bruising Trade War Posted: 15 Jan 2020 09:03 PM PST Reaching a truce in their trade war, the US and China have signed a deal that will see a rollback of some US tariffs and require China to boost purchases of key products.

Ex-EU Diplomat Reportedly Accused of Spying for China as Police Conduct Raids in Germany, Brussels Posted: 15 Jan 2020 08:48 PM PST According to a German magazine, police have conducted raids across Germany and in Brussels as part of an investigation into alleged spying by China.

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