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• Myanmar Medical Staffer at China Border Gate Tests COVID-19 Positive
• Myanmar Condemns Report on Illegal Teak Exports to EU
• Chinese-Backed Firm Granted Massive Copper and Gold Exploration Permit in Myanmar
• Court Frees Four Minors Accused of Terrorism by Military for Lack of Evidence
• Deputy Mayor of Myanmar’s Capital Appointed as Yangon Finance Minister
• Biden Raps Trump Over Racial Unrest in Heated Election Campaigning
• Myanmar Doctor Jailed for Online Criticism of Monks Who Oppose Sex Education
• Philippines Suspends Move to Scrap Visiting Forces Accord With US
• When the Daughter of Myanmar’s Last King Died

Myanmar Medical Staffer at China Border Gate Tests COVID-19 Positive Posted: 03 Jun 2020 05:35 AM PDT A nurse working with a team in Muse to check returning Myanmar nationals from China has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the first local case in two weeks.

Myanmar Condemns Report on Illegal Teak Exports to EU Posted: 03 Jun 2020 04:00 AM PDT The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation has rejected an independent study claiming teak is being illegally exported through Croatia.

Chinese-Backed Firm Granted Massive Copper and Gold Exploration Permit in Myanmar Posted: 03 Jun 2020 02:35 AM PDT Australia-based PanAust was granted a permit for exploration in northern Myanmar, which has already seen devastating environmental and social impacts from mines.

Court Frees Four Minors Accused of Terrorism by Military for Lack of Evidence Posted: 03 Jun 2020 02:24 AM PDT A court in Rakhine State's Mrauk-U has released four minors sued by the Tatmadaw under the Counterterrorism Law, saying there is not enough evidence to try them.

Deputy Mayor of Myanmar’s Capital Appointed as Yangon Finance Minister Posted: 03 Jun 2020 01:05 AM PDT The Yangon regional government has appointed U Ye Min Oo, the deputy mayor of Naypyitaw and a veteran banker, as the commercial hub's next finance and planning minister.

Biden Raps Trump Over Racial Unrest in Heated Election Campaigning Posted: 02 Jun 2020 10:45 PM PDT Donald Trump's election rival Joe Biden has accused the US president of stoking the racial unrest currently gripping the country.

Myanmar Doctor Jailed for Online Criticism of Monks Who Oppose Sex Education Posted: 02 Jun 2020 10:33 PM PDT A doctor has been sentenced to a year and nine months in jail for his Facebook posts criticizing monks who oppose the teaching of sex education in Myanmar schools.

Philippines Suspends Move to Scrap Visiting Forces Accord With US Posted: 02 Jun 2020 09:58 PM PDT The Philippines has suspended its earlier plan to scrap a long-standing defense agreement with the United States.

When the Daughter of Myanmar’s Last King Died Posted: 02 Jun 2020 06:30 PM PDT Princess Hteik Su Myat Phaya Gyi was born into luxury in Mandalay but soon found herself exiled in India and forced to marry a servant.

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• Advocates Say Govt Too Light on Officers Who Botched Toddler Rape Investigation
• Myanmar Back at Work After No Local COVID-19 Transmissions for Two Weeks
• First Rohingya Death From COVID-19 Reported in Bangladesh Refugee Camp
• Opening of the First Airport in Myanmar’s Chin State Delayed Amid COVID-19
• Deputy Mayor of Myanmar’s Capital Nominated as Yangon Finance Minister
• Displaced Children in Western Myanmar Unable to Attend Reopening Schools
• South Korea’s SK Telecom to Help Myanmar Boost Cybersecurity
• Govt to Build Temporary Classrooms to Aid Social Distancing in Schools
• China Vows to Take Countermeasures Against US Over Hong Kong
• WHO Chief Urges Trump to Think Twice About US Withdrawal
• Trump Threatens to Use Troops to Quell Protests Over Police Killing of Black Detainee
• The Building That Exploited Myanmar’s Oil Wealth

Advocates Say Govt Too Light on Officers Who Botched Toddler Rape Investigation Posted: 02 Jun 2020 05:57 AM PDT Lawyers and campaigners in Myanmar slammed the government's "light punishment" of senior police officers who mishandled the investigation of a high-profile toddler rape case.

Myanmar Back at Work After No Local COVID-19 Transmissions for Two Weeks Posted: 02 Jun 2020 05:48 AM PDT Most shops, restaurants and workplaces in Myanmar's large cities are now open as the country has reported no new local transmissions of COVID-19 for two weeks.

First Rohingya Death From COVID-19 Reported in Bangladesh Refugee Camp Posted: 02 Jun 2020 05:39 AM PDT A 71-year-old resident of the Kutupalong camp in Cox's Bazar on Monday became the first Rohingya refugee confirmed to have died of COVID-19, Bangladeshi officials said.

Opening of the First Airport in Myanmar’s Chin State Delayed Amid COVID-19 Posted: 02 Jun 2020 05:14 AM PDT The opening of Surbung Airport in Falam is being delayed by coronavirus but the impoverished state hopes it will boost development and tourism.

Deputy Mayor of Myanmar’s Capital Nominated as Yangon Finance Minister Posted: 02 Jun 2020 03:38 AM PDT The Yangon regional government has nominated U Ye Min Oo, the deputy mayor of Naypyitaw and a veteran banker, as the commercial hub's next finance and planning minister.

Displaced Children in Western Myanmar Unable to Attend Reopening Schools Posted: 02 Jun 2020 03:15 AM PDT Families driven from their homes by fighting with the Arakan Army will struggle to send their children to schools when COVID-19 restrictions end.

South Korea’s SK Telecom to Help Myanmar Boost Cybersecurity Posted: 02 Jun 2020 02:56 AM PDT Cyber experts from Korea's biggest telecom firm will help Myanmar's NCSC set up a Security Operation Center to spot cybersecurity weaknesses and respond to threats.

Govt to Build Temporary Classrooms to Aid Social Distancing in Schools Posted: 02 Jun 2020 02:44 AM PDT The Education Ministry plans to build temporary classrooms to allow for social distancing at schools ahead of their gradual opening in July.

China Vows to Take Countermeasures Against US Over Hong Kong Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:14 PM PDT Beijing has promised to take retaliatory measures in response to the United States' plan to end its special financial relationship with Hong Kong.

WHO Chief Urges Trump to Think Twice About US Withdrawal Posted: 01 Jun 2020 10:06 PM PDT The director general of the World Health Organization expressed hope that US President Trump will reconsider his decision to withdraw from the agency.

Trump Threatens to Use Troops to Quell Protests Over Police Killing of Black Detainee Posted: 01 Jun 2020 09:48 PM PDT US President Trump vowed to deploy military personnel to crack down on nationwide protests over Minnesota police's killing of George Floyd if local officials did not act.

The Building That Exploited Myanmar’s Oil Wealth Posted: 01 Jun 2020 06:30 PM PDT Burmah Oil Company's headquarters in Yangon enabled the British firm to generate huge profits while its employees lived in squalor on tiny wages.

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• Myanmar Parliament Rejects Move to Oust House Speaker
• Japan to Provide US$46 M Emergency Loan to Small Businesses in Myanmar
• Myanmar’s Third COVID-19 Lab Begins Operating in Mandalay
• Arakan Army Releases Civilians Seized in Raid on Myanmar’s Border Police
• NLD Warns Yangon Chief Minister Over Breach of COVID-19 Rules
• World Bank Approves $460 Million Funding for Power Generation, Health Services in Myanmar
• India Starts Lifting Lockdown in Some Areas
• US Launches First NASA Astronauts From American Soil Since 2011

Myanmar Parliament Rejects Move to Oust House Speaker Posted: 01 Jun 2020 05:20 AM PDT The Parliament voted down a proposal by military-backed and military-appointed lawmakers on Monday to impeach the house speaker over the recent constitutional reform process.

Japan to Provide US$46 M Emergency Loan to Small Businesses in Myanmar Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:44 AM PDT The Japan International Cooperation Agency announced an emergency loan program for businesses in Myanmar as part its plans to help Myanmar weather the impacts of COVID-19.

Myanmar’s Third COVID-19 Lab Begins Operating in Mandalay Posted: 01 Jun 2020 04:42 AM PDT Capable of conducting more than 400 coronavirus tests a day, the new lab in Mandalay will serve all of Upper Myanmar, easing the workload on Yangon's two labs.

Arakan Army Releases Civilians Seized in Raid on Myanmar’s Border Police Posted: 01 Jun 2020 03:34 AM PDT The rebel group reportedly killed four police officers and six others are missing after an attack on a Rakhine State outpost.

NLD Warns Yangon Chief Minister Over Breach of COVID-19 Rules Posted: 01 Jun 2020 02:22 AM PDT The Yangon chief minister held a Buddhist gathering in breach of Myanmar's COVID-19 measures, prompting an inquiry by the President's Office and a lawsuit by a local resident.

World Bank Approves $460 Million Funding for Power Generation, Health Services in Myanmar Posted: 01 Jun 2020 02:16 AM PDT The World Bank announced a package of $460 million in loans and grants to boost power generation in Yangon and fund essential health services around the country.

India Starts Lifting Lockdown in Some Areas Posted: 31 May 2020 09:58 PM PDT India started a phased reopening of its economy on Monday outside of designated COVID-19 'containment zones'.

US Launches First NASA Astronauts From American Soil Since 2011 Posted: 31 May 2020 09:54 PM PDT Two NASA astronauts were successfully launched into space on board a commercial rocket bound for the International Space Station on Saturday.

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The Day Britain’s Queen Visited Myanmar’s Imperial Pavilion Posted: 31 May 2020 12:15 AM PDT The natural and cultural riches of colonial Burma were displayed for Londoners in 1924 at the British Empire Exhibition.

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Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 29 May 2020 07:30 PM PDT This week Myanmar's government approved international loans, pushed e-commerce, signed a deal with Singapore, lifted a ban on liquor imports and approved new investments.

This Week in Parliament Posted: 29 May 2020 06:30 PM PDT The Irrawaddy briefs you on the week that was in the national legislature.

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• What Do We Want a Post-Pandemic Myanmar to Look Like?
• NLD Vows to Veto USDP and Military’s Bid to Impeach Speaker
• Ta’ang Armed Group Attacks Myanmar Military Convoy in Shan State
• COVID-19 Forces Ceremony for Depayin Massacre to Downsize
• Myanmar Lower House Passes Law Boosting Govt’s Powers to Fight Epidemics
• Myanmar Human Rights Commission Fails to Stop Abuses: NGOs
• Myanmar Extends Ban on Mass Gathering Until June 15
• 10 Police, Three Others Missing After AA Attacks Border Guard Outpost in Myanmar’s Rakhine
• At a COVID-19 Hospital in India, Doctors See No End in Sight
• Frontline Health-Care Workers in Japan Face Discrimination Due to Virus Fears
• Attack on Taiwan an Option to Stop Independence, Top Chinese General Says

What Do We Want a Post-Pandemic Myanmar to Look Like? Posted: 29 May 2020 07:42 AM PDT Myanmar must look beyond short-term recovery from COVID-19 and set a new course based on respect for the environment, sustainable development and economic equality.

NLD Vows to Veto USDP and Military’s Bid to Impeach Speaker Posted: 29 May 2020 06:12 AM PDT The National League for Democracy says it will stand by Union Parliament Speaker U T Khun Myat, despite claims the independent parliamentarian violated the Constitution.

Ta’ang Armed Group Attacks Myanmar Military Convoy in Shan State Posted: 29 May 2020 05:48 AM PDT The Ta'ang National Liberation Army intercepted a military convoy in northern Shan State on Friday morning, damaging vehicles but apparently resulting in no casualties.

COVID-19 Forces Ceremony for Depayin Massacre to Downsize Posted: 29 May 2020 05:40 AM PDT The commemoration of the Depayin massacre, in which junta thugs killed at least 70 people and attacked Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, will go on with just a few locals due to COVID-19.

Myanmar Lower House Passes Law Boosting Govt’s Powers to Fight Epidemics Posted: 29 May 2020 05:24 AM PDT The Lower House passed a draft law making it easier for the Health Ministry to introduce containment measures during epidemics and boosting punishments for violators.

Myanmar Human Rights Commission Fails to Stop Abuses: NGOs Posted: 29 May 2020 04:58 AM PDT The commission is a toothless body of former civil servants which does nothing to condemn ongoing abuses, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, say rights advocates.

Myanmar Extends Ban on Mass Gathering Until June 15 Posted: 29 May 2020 02:51 AM PDT The ban on mass gatherings will remain in place, though some groups are now exempt, and stay-at-home restrictions in areas of Yangon will also be lifted.

10 Police, Three Others Missing After AA Attacks Border Guard Outpost in Myanmar’s Rakhine Posted: 28 May 2020 11:36 PM PDT A search operation is under way for 10 policemen and three civilians who have been missing since the Arakan Army overran a Border Guard Police outpost in Rakhine State.

At a COVID-19 Hospital in India, Doctors See No End in Sight Posted: 28 May 2020 11:10 PM PDT The largest hospital in New Delhi dedicated to treating COVID-19 patients has seen a surge in cases and its waiting list continues to grow.

Frontline Health-Care Workers in Japan Face Discrimination Due to Virus Fears Posted: 28 May 2020 10:33 PM PDT A medical workers union in Japan said nearly 10 percent of its offices had reported cases of discrimination against health-care staff due to public fears over COVID-19.

Attack on Taiwan an Option to Stop Independence, Top Chinese General Says Posted: 28 May 2020 10:20 PM PDT A senior Chinese general said Beijing reserves the right to use force to prevent Taiwan from asserting independence from the mainland.

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• Myanmar Parliament Slashes Military’s Budget Request for First Time
• Europe’s Rich Continue to Buy Myanmar’s Illegal Teak: EIA
• Myanmar’s Opposition, Military Lawmakers Seek House Speaker’s Impeachment
• Myanmar Govt Borrows US$925 M from Central Bank to Cover Deficit
• When a Burmese Cane Ball Juggler Dazzled London
• Myanmar Parliament Approves Half-Million USD for ICJ Genocide Defense After Debate
• Singapore Agency to Help Myanmar Find Partners for Key Infrastructure Projects
• Hundreds Arrested as Hong Kong Citizens Protest Chinese Anthem Law
• US Coronavirus Deaths Top 100,000 as Country Reopens
• Huawei Executive Meng Loses Key Court Fight Against Extradition to US
• No Way Back: Indian Workers Shun City Jobs After Lockdown Ordeal

Myanmar Parliament Slashes Military’s Budget Request for First Time Posted: 28 May 2020 07:04 AM PDT US$7.5 million removed from military's extra budget request, marking the first time the armed forces' full spending request has been denied by the NLD government.

Europe’s Rich Continue to Buy Myanmar’s Illegal Teak: EIA Posted: 28 May 2020 06:18 AM PDT Alec Dawson, a forestry campaigner at the Environmental Investigation Agency, tells The Irrawaddy that illegally logged teak continues to end up in European yachts.

Myanmar’s Opposition, Military Lawmakers Seek House Speaker’s Impeachment Posted: 28 May 2020 05:48 AM PDT The MPs have called for the Parliament Speaker to be removed over his handling of the charter change debate and for allegedly failing to fulfill his duties.

Myanmar Govt Borrows US$925 M from Central Bank to Cover Deficit Posted: 28 May 2020 05:16 AM PDT The loan was approved by Parliament on Wednesday and will cover 20 percent of Myanmar's deficit for the year as spending increases due to impacts of COVID-19.

When a Burmese Cane Ball Juggler Dazzled London Posted: 28 May 2020 05:03 AM PDT On this day in 1924, a Burmese juggler performed at the British Empire Exhibition in London, entertaining audiences with a display of traditional chinlone cane ball prowess.

Myanmar Parliament Approves Half-Million USD for ICJ Genocide Defense After Debate Posted: 28 May 2020 03:28 AM PDT Lawmakers and ministers debated whether the proposed budget to cover the cost of the ICJ defense was in line with laws and procedures.

Singapore Agency to Help Myanmar Find Partners for Key Infrastructure Projects Posted: 28 May 2020 01:19 AM PDT Singapore's Infrastructure Asia has signed an agreement to help Myanmar find 'quality' investors and partners for its Project Bank of high-priority development plans.

Hundreds Arrested as Hong Kong Citizens Protest Chinese Anthem Law Posted: 27 May 2020 10:44 PM PDT Hong Kong police arrested hundreds of people protesting a bill that would make it illegal to abuse China's national anthem.

US Coronavirus Deaths Top 100,000 as Country Reopens Posted: 27 May 2020 10:39 PM PDT The death toll from COVID-19 in the United States has passed 100,000, making it the eighth-most severely affected country in terms of fatalities per capita.

Huawei Executive Meng Loses Key Court Fight Against Extradition to US Posted: 27 May 2020 10:29 PM PDT A court in Canada ruled that there are legitimate legal grounds for extraditing Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou to the US, angering Beijing.

No Way Back: Indian Workers Shun City Jobs After Lockdown Ordeal Posted: 27 May 2020 10:26 PM PDT The hardship endured by Indian migrant workers left jobless and forced to find a way home due to COVID-19 has made many reluctant to seek work in cities again.

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