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Election 2020: The Week in Review Posted: 28 Aug 2020 07:30 PM PDT This week, the NLD urged its candidates to put the people first; the army chief offered his troops some advice; and ultranationalists objected to a Muslim candidate.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:30 PM PDT Business goes on, despite this week's COVID-19 spike, with major investment unveiled for Yangon and plans for a large power plant take shape.

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• In Myanmar’s Karen State, Ex-Insurgents Create a Haven for Chinese Casino Bosses
• At Least 10 UN, INGO Workers Hit by COVID-19 in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
• Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Pledges Full Support to Fight Rakhine COVID-19 Outbreak
• Westerner Behind the Wheel
• Myanmar’s Ruling NLD Rejects Calls to Ditch Muslim Candidate
• Myanmar to Jail Illegal Returnees Amid COVID-19 Surge
• South Korea Shuts Parliament as Coronavirus Outbreak Deepens in Capital

In Myanmar’s Karen State, Ex-Insurgents Create a Haven for Chinese Casino Bosses Posted: 28 Aug 2020 07:47 AM PDT Myanmar's military and government have looked the other way as a megaproject backed by shadowy Chinese interests threatens peace and social stability in Karen State.

At Least 10 UN, INGO Workers Hit by COVID-19 in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 28 Aug 2020 06:53 AM PDT Aid agencies including UNICEF and RI have been forced to suspend or limit activities as staff have been affected by COVID-19.

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Pledges Full Support to Fight Rakhine COVID-19 Outbreak Posted: 28 Aug 2020 05:07 AM PDT State Counselor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi says Rakhine State will get the food, protective equipment and investment it needs to tackle its coronavirus spike.

Westerner Behind the Wheel Posted: 28 Aug 2020 03:58 AM PDT In the second of six articles about touring by car outside of Yangon, Oliver Hargreave journeys through Bago before making it to Mon State's Thaton by nightfall.

Myanmar’s Ruling NLD Rejects Calls to Ditch Muslim Candidate Posted: 28 Aug 2020 03:26 AM PDT The National League for Democracy has rejected a demand from voters and Buddhist monks to replace a Muslim candidate in Mandalay for the November election.

Myanmar to Jail Illegal Returnees Amid COVID-19 Surge Posted: 28 Aug 2020 02:42 AM PDT Myanmar's southernmost town, Kawthaung, has seen many migrants from Thailand and Malaysia cross the border illegally after losing work because of coronavirus.

South Korea Shuts Parliament as Coronavirus Outbreak Deepens in Capital Posted: 27 Aug 2020 09:20 PM PDT The South Korean parliament was shut down Thursday and a number of lawmakers were quarantined after a political reporter tested positive for COVID-19.

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• Myanmar’s Rakhine State Under Partial Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Surge
• Subsidiaries of Chinese Firm Involved in Myanmar’s New Yangon City Project Blacklisted by US
• Myanmar Amends Privacy Law to Protect Citizens From State Intrusion
• US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Firms, Individuals Amid S. China Sea Dispute
• Protections Fail to Stop Pangolin Trafficking in Myanmar’s Deep South
• The Day Allied Commander Who Seized Myanmar From Japanese Forces Was Assassinated

Myanmar’s Rakhine State Under Partial Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Surge Posted: 27 Aug 2020 05:25 AM PDT After nearly 100 coronavirus cases were reported overnight in Rakhine State this week, its population has been told to stay at home.

Subsidiaries of Chinese Firm Involved in Myanmar’s New Yangon City Project Blacklisted by US Posted: 27 Aug 2020 03:33 AM PDT The US has sanctioned units of China's CCCC, a key player in the New Yangon City project, for allegedly aiding land reclamation in disputed South China Sea waters.

Myanmar Amends Privacy Law to Protect Citizens From State Intrusion Posted: 27 Aug 2020 02:10 AM PDT Parliament on Wednesday amended the controversial Privacy Law; a ruling party MP said it would now serve its original aim of protecting citizens from state harassment.

US Slaps Sanctions on Chinese Firms, Individuals Amid S. China Sea Dispute Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:57 PM PDT The US has blacklisted a number of Chinese firms and barred entry to some executives over their support for Beijing's 'unlawful' claims in the South China Sea.

Protections Fail to Stop Pangolin Trafficking in Myanmar’s Deep South Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:54 PM PDT In remote villages of Myanmar's deep south, poaching the shy creatures means big money for those who live hand to mouth.

The Day Allied Commander Who Seized Myanmar From Japanese Forces Was Assassinated Posted: 26 Aug 2020 06:30 PM PDT Lord Louis Mountbatten, who helped establish Myanmar's military and was a friend of dictator General Ne Win, was assassinated in Ireland in 41 years ago.

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• Myanmar Sets Out Re-entry Rules for Foreign Staff
• Myanmar Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight in Country’s Largest Jump So Far
• Myanmar Opposition MP Questions Govt Online Monitoring Body
• Myanmar Closes Govt and Private High Schools Amid COVID-19 Surge
• China Backs Myanmar Probe of Controversial Border ‘New City’ Backed by Chinese Investors
• New Ethnic Faces Dot Myanmar’s 2020 Election Landscape
• Schools in South Korean Capital Go Back Online as COVID-19 Cases Surge
• Hong Kong Leader Chides Critics of China’s Universal Coronavirus Test
• At Least 13 Dead After Building Collapses in India
• The Day Suu Kyi Made Her First Public Address in Myanmar  

Myanmar Sets Out Re-entry Rules for Foreign Staff Posted: 26 Aug 2020 04:38 AM PDT Myanmar's investment agencies say foreigners applying for work visas must have urgent businesses to be personally taken care of in Myanmar.

Myanmar Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight in Country’s Largest Jump So Far Posted: 26 Aug 2020 03:08 AM PDT A record number of new COVID-19 cases, detected in just a 12-hour period, has prompted more partial lockdowns in Rakhine State, where most of the cases were reported.

Myanmar Opposition MP Questions Govt Online Monitoring Body Posted: 26 Aug 2020 02:44 AM PDT A Union Solidarity and Development Party lawmaker has claimed the Social Media Monitoring Team is trying to manipulate Facebook in favor of the government.

Myanmar Closes Govt and Private High Schools Amid COVID-19 Surge Posted: 26 Aug 2020 02:41 AM PDT After 100 coronavirus cases were reported overnight, the government has moved to close government and private schools.

China Backs Myanmar Probe of Controversial Border ‘New City’ Backed by Chinese Investors Posted: 26 Aug 2020 01:11 AM PDT The Chinese Embassy said it supports Myanmar's investigation of the Shwe Kokko casino development in Karen State, which is backed by Chinese investors.

New Ethnic Faces Dot Myanmar’s 2020 Election Landscape Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:14 AM PDT In November's election, many young and women candidates from ethnic parties will bring fresh voices to Myanmar's democracy; The Irrawaddy spoke to some of them.

Schools in South Korean Capital Go Back Online as COVID-19 Cases Surge Posted: 25 Aug 2020 10:09 PM PDT Amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases, schools in the South Korean capital have been closed again, with all classes moving online at least until Sept. 11.

Hong Kong Leader Chides Critics of China’s Universal Coronavirus Test Posted: 25 Aug 2020 09:58 PM PDT Hong Kong's pro-Beijing Chief Executive Carrie Lam has dismissed criticism of China's coronavirus testing program as politically motivated.

At Least 13 Dead After Building Collapses in India Posted: 25 Aug 2020 09:49 PM PDT A five-story building collapsed in India's Maharashtra State on Monday, killing at least 13 people and leaving several more trapped in the rubble.

The Day Suu Kyi Made Her First Public Address in Myanmar   Posted: 25 Aug 2020 07:11 PM PDT After returning to her homeland as pro-democracy protests were being crushed, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi demanded the military withdraw from politics and hold elections.

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• Suu Kyi Says No Discrimination Based on Faith, Ethnicity in Fight Against COVID-19 in Myanmar
• Myanmar Govt Arrests 20 Illegal Chinese Migrants Heading to Thai Border Town
• Myanmar Army Extends Unilateral Nationwide Truce, Excluding Rakhine State
• COVID-19 Tests Taken at IDP Camps Amid Outbreak in Western Myanmar
• Japanese FM Discusses Travel Restrictions, Rakhine With Myanmar State Counselor, Army Chief
• Myanmar Govt-Imposed Internet Restrictions in Rakhine Could Worsen State’s COVID-19 Outbreak, Critics Say
• TikTok Sues Trump Administration Over US Ban
• Trump, Renominated as Republican Candidate, Vows to Rebuild US Economy

Suu Kyi Says No Discrimination Based on Faith, Ethnicity in Fight Against COVID-19 in Myanmar Posted: 25 Aug 2020 05:58 AM PDT Amid a spike in local COVID-19 transmissions in Rakhine, the State Counselor calls for public collaboration while vowing equal help for all those affected in Myanmar.

Myanmar Govt Arrests 20 Illegal Chinese Migrants Heading to Thai Border Town Posted: 25 Aug 2020 05:28 AM PDT Their destination is Myawaddy, where residents say they have been swamped with Chinese migrants since a firm run by the Chinese began a major project.

Myanmar Army Extends Unilateral Nationwide Truce, Excluding Rakhine State Posted: 25 Aug 2020 04:22 AM PDT Citing the need to curb COVID-19 and achieve peace, the Myanmar military has extended its nationwide ceasefire—excluding Rakhine State—by a month until Sept. 30

COVID-19 Tests Taken at IDP Camps Amid Outbreak in Western Myanmar Posted: 25 Aug 2020 03:37 AM PDT Four IDP Rakhine State camps in Mrauk-U have been identified as possible coronavirus hotspots after NGO staff test positive.

Japanese FM Discusses Travel Restrictions, Rakhine With Myanmar State Counselor, Army Chief Posted: 25 Aug 2020 01:50 AM PDT In meetings with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing, Japan's foreign minister vowed support for nation building and inquired about Rakhine atrocity probes.

Myanmar Govt-Imposed Internet Restrictions in Rakhine Could Worsen State’s COVID-19 Outbreak, Critics Say Posted: 24 Aug 2020 11:35 PM PDT MPs and civil society groups say a lack of internet services in parts of Rakhine deprives locals of vital health information needed to curb the state's COVID-19 outbreak.

TikTok Sues Trump Administration Over US Ban Posted: 24 Aug 2020 09:40 PM PDT Chinese-owned TikTok has sued the Trump administration, seeking to overturn a presidential order banning dealings with the app in the United States.

Trump, Renominated as Republican Candidate, Vows to Rebuild US Economy Posted: 24 Aug 2020 09:32 PM PDT President Trump vowed to rebuild the US economy as he was renominated as the Republican presidential candidate at the party's convention.

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• NGO Activities Restricted in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Amid COVID-19 Spike
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Myanmar’s Rakhine State Reports 72 Local COVID-19 Transmissions in Eight Days
• Myanmar’s Military Chief Urges Personnel to Vote for ‘Correct Candidates’
• Suu Kyi Tells Her MPs They Depend on Party’s Image
• The Day Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Made Her First Public Appearance in Myanmar
• Strong Rivalries Shape Politics in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
• Myanmar’s Election Merchandise Vendors Do a Brisk Trade as Vote Looms
• Japan, Laos Agree to Relax Coronavirus Travel Restrictions
• TikTok Parent Firm to Sue Trump Govt for Banning Service in US
• India Exceeds 3 Million Coronavirus Cases

NGO Activities Restricted in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Amid COVID-19 Spike Posted: 24 Aug 2020 05:49 AM PDT UN organizations and other NGOs have been told to cease some activities and gatherings in Rakhine State as the authorities try to clamp down on coronavirus.

Myanmar’s Rakhine State Reports 72 Local COVID-19 Transmissions in Eight Days Posted: 24 Aug 2020 05:33 AM PDT Another 53 locally transmitted COVID-19 cases were found in Rakhine State over the weekend, taking the Sittwe outbreak's total to 72, and the national case tally to 463.

Myanmar’s Military Chief Urges Personnel to Vote for ‘Correct Candidates’ Posted: 24 Aug 2020 05:22 AM PDT Military personnel should support candidates who will pursue the national interest and be free of foreign influence, says Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.

Suu Kyi Tells Her MPs They Depend on Party’s Image Posted: 24 Aug 2020 02:52 AM PDT Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has told her lawmakers they only won in 2015 because of the National League for Democracy's reputation, not because of any personal achievements.

The Day Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Made Her First Public Appearance in Myanmar Posted: 24 Aug 2020 02:13 AM PDT On this day in 1988, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi made a brief speech—her first in the country—to pro-democracy protesters from a makeshift stage at a Yangon hospital.

Strong Rivalries Shape Politics in Myanmar’s Rakhine State Posted: 24 Aug 2020 01:24 AM PDT Parties turn to young candidates in conflict-torn Rakhine amid rivalry between various local ethnic parties and low interest in November's election among the public.

Myanmar’s Election Merchandise Vendors Do a Brisk Trade as Vote Looms Posted: 24 Aug 2020 01:20 AM PDT Yangon's Shwegondine quarter, home to many fabric printing shops, is currently a sea of red—the ruling NLD's color—as vendors churn out election-related merchandise.

Japan, Laos Agree to Relax Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Posted: 23 Aug 2020 10:25 PM PDT Japan and Laos agreed to allow expats to resume traveling between the two countries provided they self-quarantine for 14 days.

TikTok Parent Firm to Sue Trump Govt for Banning Service in US Posted: 23 Aug 2020 10:24 PM PDT The Chinese parent company of popular app TikTok plans to sue the Trump administration in a US court over its order banning the social media platform.

India Exceeds 3 Million Coronavirus Cases Posted: 23 Aug 2020 09:52 PM PDT India's total number of coronavirus cases has topped 3 million after the country added 1 million infections in just 16 days.

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The Irrawaddy Business Roundup Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:30 PM PDT Despite the COVID-19 threat, a Myanmar-based company has proposed construction of an oil refinery at Dawei SEZ and there are plans to scrutinize shareholders' income.

Myanmar’s Election 2020: A Look Into the Crystal Ball Posted: 21 Aug 2020 06:30 PM PDT This week, The Irrawaddy talks with officials from two smaller parties, Ma Noe Noe Htet San and Ko Mya Aye, about their expectations for this year's election and beyond.

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• Myanmar’s Rakhine State Capital Under Curfew as COVID-19 Cases Spike
• Myanmar Peace Conference Ends With Participants Praising ‘Meaningful’ Principles, Post-Election Plan
• Chief Minister of Myanmar’s Kayah State Targeted for Impeachment Over Spending, Land Allegations
• AA Abducts Two Monks, Two Novices From Monasteries in Myanmar’s Rakhine State: Abbot
• Rescuing Myanmar From the Chinese Debt Trap
• World Faces Intense Heat Wave Amid Continued Coronavirus Fears
• Democrat Kamala Harris Is First Woman of Color Nominated for VP by Major US Party
• Mass Infections at South Korea Church Grow to Over 670 Cases
• Only a Fraction of Myanmar Migrants Have Applied to Vote in November Election
• Indonesia Inks Deal With China on Virus Vaccine Supply From November

Myanmar’s Rakhine State Capital Under Curfew as COVID-19 Cases Spike Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:36 AM PDT After a month without any domestic transmissions of coronavirus, Rakhine State has reported 19 cases in six days.

Myanmar Peace Conference Ends With Participants Praising ‘Meaningful’ Principles, Post-Election Plan Posted: 21 Aug 2020 07:21 AM PDT As the fourth session of Myanmar's Union Peace Conference ended Friday, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi praised the 20 newly agreed principles as 'more sincere' than past efforts.

Chief Minister of Myanmar’s Kayah State Targeted for Impeachment Over Spending, Land Allegations Posted: 21 Aug 2020 05:10 AM PDT Kayah State lawmakers have submitted an impeachment motion against Chief Minister L Phaung Sho of the ruling NLD over charges he misused funds and state land.

AA Abducts Two Monks, Two Novices From Monasteries in Myanmar’s Rakhine State: Abbot Posted: 21 Aug 2020 04:32 AM PDT The Arakan Army has abducted two monks and two novices in Rakhine State's Mrauk-U Township, according to local witnesses.

Rescuing Myanmar From the Chinese Debt Trap Posted: 21 Aug 2020 12:21 AM PDT A careful observation of the Myanmar government's approach to China shows that it is using great caution in its relationship with Beijing.

World Faces Intense Heat Wave Amid Continued Coronavirus Fears Posted: 20 Aug 2020 10:49 PM PDT Health experts are warning that people may let their guard down against COVID-19 amid a heat wave in the Northern Hemisphere.

Democrat Kamala Harris Is First Woman of Color Nominated for VP by Major US Party Posted: 20 Aug 2020 10:44 PM PDT Democratic Senator Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to be nominated for VP in the US, said Joe Biden would build a more inclusive country if elected president.

Mass Infections at South Korea Church Grow to Over 670 Cases Posted: 20 Aug 2020 10:31 PM PDT Thousands of people who attend a church in Seoul have been tested for COVID-19 as the number of cases traced to it topped 670.

Only a Fraction of Myanmar Migrants Have Applied to Vote in November Election Posted: 20 Aug 2020 10:27 PM PDT According to the Foreign Ministry, only about 100,000 of the 4 million-plus Myanmar nationals living abroad have registered to vote in the upcoming general election.

Indonesia Inks Deal With China on Virus Vaccine Supply From November Posted: 20 Aug 2020 10:21 PM PDT A Chinese drugmaker and a local partner will send 40 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine to Indonesia from November; the drug is now in the final testing phase.

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