Saturday, October 3, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 11:22 PM PDT

A major Thai bank says it is opening in Myanmar and trade reopened on the Chiang Rai border. Myanmar's government also says it is drafting an economic reform package.

Election 2020: The Week in Review

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 08:00 PM PDT

This week, overseas voting kicked off, final voter lists went on display and the controversial head of the 'Rose Party' was arrested on a fugitive warrant.

How Will Myanmar’s Clothing Factories and Their Employees Cope With a Second Lockdown?

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:30 PM PDT

The Irrawaddy talks with a representative of the Confederation of Trade Unions about factory closings, diminished salaries and COVID-19.

A Study of Myanmar’s Totalitarianism and People’s Resistance

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 06:30 PM PDT

The 32 conversations in 'Burma's Voices of Freedom' by Alan Clements reflect the moral and spiritual greatness of those fighting totalitarianism in Myanmar.
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Friday, October 2, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Thousands Excluded as Overseas Voting in Myanmar Election Starts in Singapore

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 07:09 AM PDT

Administrative errors by the electoral body appear to have resulted in thousands of overseas voters being refused the right to vote in the general election.

Myanmar’s Election a Chance to End a Cycle of Man-Made Disasters

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 06:37 AM PDT

On Nov. 8, Myanmar people will vote for those they believe can repair the damage from the military's disastrous economic, political and social policies over many decades.

Myanmar Reports More Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Cases, 11 More Deaths

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 04:14 AM PDT

Myanmar's total COVID-19 caseload stands at 14,383, with 19 percent of the more than 5,300 people who were tested Thursday showing a positive result.

Myanmar Health Chiefs Warn Against Fake COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 04:05 AM PDT

No coronavirus vaccine has been endorsed by the World Health Organization and the public should avoid any mystery cures, says the Food and Drug Administration.

Rival Candidates Spell Out Goals, Dreams as Myanmar Election Nears

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 01:22 AM PDT

The Irrawaddy profiles candidates from four different parties who are competing with each other in the November general election.

Myanmar Authorities Sue Karaoke Restaurant Bosses After COVID-19 Outbreak

Posted: 02 Oct 2020 12:50 AM PDT

The Music Zone KTV venue in Yangon's Thingangyun Township has been blamed for 94 coronavirus cases.

So Far, Signs Point to Improved Supervision of Myanmar’s Election by UEC

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:43 PM PDT

Most important signs indicate the Union Election Commission will manage the 2020 election in a more equitable manner than it showed with the vote in 2015.

Dozens Arrested in Hong Kong Amid China National Day Protest

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:28 PM PDT

Hong Kong police cracked down on a rally by anti-government protesters staged to coincide with China's National Day on Thursday; dozens were arrested.

Google Unveils $1 Billion Investment in Teaming Up With News Media

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:24 PM PDT

Google has announced a new service that will enable news organizations to curate and package their coverage within the Google News app.

Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus, a Month Ahead of Election

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 10:13 PM PDT

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for the coronavirus after a close aide was confirmed to be infected.
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Thursday, October 1, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Uses New Test Kits to Intensify COVID-19 Containment Strategy

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 06:51 AM PDT

Myanmar's health authorities say rapid coronavirus tests will allow hospitals to free up numerous beds.

Myanmar’s Military Blames Karen National Union for Soldier Deaths

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 02:49 AM PDT

The KNU has denied involvement in the killing of two troops and the boobytrapping of their bodies.

 ‘Vocabulary Crisis’ Creates Yet Another Hurdle for Myanmar’s Federalism

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 01:55 AM PDT

Will federal units be drafting 'state constitutions' or 'state laws'? That's the latest hang-up.

The Day When a US President Praised a Student From Myanmar

Posted: 01 Oct 2020 12:58 AM PDT

Dr. Shaw Loo returned to Myanmar in 1867 after years of study in the US. He was the first Burmese citizen to study in the country.

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Indicted for Mask Protest

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:11 PM PDT

A court in Hong Kong has indicted activist Joshua Wong for violating an anti-mask law last year; he accuses the government of trying to curtail his political activities.

600 Million Trips May Be Made in China for Eight-Day Holiday Amid Pandemic

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 11:00 PM PDT

Domestic tourism is thriving during China's ongoing eight-day holiday, demonstrating the extent to which the country has brought COVID-19 under control.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

UN Rapporteur: Finding the Truth or Furthering False Narratives in Myanmar?

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:40 AM PDT

Incoming UN special rapporteur on human rights Thomas Andrews' ties to Fortify Rights—a group whose reporting on Myanmar has been discredited—are cause for concern.

Myanmar’s Military Claim Dead Suspect Was Arakan Army Sergeant

Posted: 30 Sep 2020 04:10 AM PDT

Myanmar's armed forces are accused of torturing another civilian to death in Mrauk-U, Rakhine State, with the Arakan National Party saying deaths in custody must end.

Controversial Head of Myanmar’s ‘Rose Party’ Arrested on Fugitive Warrant

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:54 PM PDT

UDP chairman Michael Kyaw Myint was arrested Monday night following reports he escaped from prison in the '90s and had unscrupulous financial dealings.

Global COVID-19 Death Toll Tops 1 Million

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 11:15 PM PDT

The worldwide death toll from COVID-19 now exceeds 1 million, with more than 33 million infections, according to a US university tally.

Thailand Extends State of Emergency, Allows Some Foreign Tourists

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:45 PM PDT

Thailand has extended its COVID-19 state of emergency for a month, though some special tour groups on chartered flights will now be allowed to enter the country.

Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic in First US Presidential Debate

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 10:27 PM PDT

Amid repeated interruptions from his opponent, Joe Biden said Donald Trump had failed to produce a plan to fight COVID-19, in their first debate ahead of the US election.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Launches Election App to Keep Voters Informed

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 05:25 AM PDT

The mVoter 2020 app aims to keep voters informed about potential disruption as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. 

Yangon Health Official Vows ‘All-Out Battle’ Against COVID-19

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:48 AM PDT

The vice chairman of Yangon's COVID-19 committee said all city residents must observe prevention guidelines; the city is preparing more facilities as testing increases.

Myanmar’s Election a High-Stakes Game in War-Torn Rakhine State

Posted: 29 Sep 2020 04:09 AM PDT

Will politicians help the public imagine new post-election democratic possibilities in the wake of violence and COVID-19?

G-20 Summit in November to Go Online Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:25 PM PDT

Saudi Arabia, which currently holds the presidency of the G-20, said the group's leaders' summit would be held online in November due to COVID-19 concerns.

India’s Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Top 6 Million

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 10:03 PM PDT

India's total coronavirus cases have passed 6 million with more than 95,500 deaths—second only to the US in both categories.
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Monday, September 28, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Health Official Warns of Political Campaign as COVID-19 Cases Exceed 10,000

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 06:01 AM PDT

The campaign for the November general election is endangering lives, according to a health ministry disease specialist as the coronavirus death toll reaches 226.

Leader of Myanmar’s Top Shan Party Resigns in Shock Announcement

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 05:02 AM PDT

Just weeks before the election, SNLD chairman Khun Htun Oo has announced his resignation; party leaders have declined to accept it as they ponder their next move.

Myanmar Govt Vows to ‘Build Back Better’ With Latest COVID-19 Recovery Plans

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 03:34 AM PDT

Minister U Thaung Tun said the government has put together a medium- to long-term economic recovery plan based on promoting investment in sustainable industries.

Bangladesh Deploys Troops on Myanmar’s Border

Posted: 28 Sep 2020 02:06 AM PDT

Bangladeshi deployments appear to be in response to increased activity by Myanmar's military along the border, saying it is cracking down on "terror" groups.

North Korea Accuses South of Intrusion in Search for National’s Body

Posted: 27 Sep 2020 10:07 PM PDT

Pyongyang has accused South Korea of intruding into its territory while searching for a man killed by N. Korean troops and warned of heightened tensions.
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Sunday, September 27, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Years On, Family Still Demands Answers in Slain Japanese Journalist’s Death

Posted: 26 Sep 2020 11:17 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2017 story on the aftermath of the death of a Japanese journalist covering the event.

Where There’s Struggle, There’s Hope

Posted: 26 Sep 2020 09:40 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution this month, The Irrawaddy revisits this commentary on the power of hope from November 2007.

The Day Gen. Aung San Visited His Future Assassin in Hospital

Posted: 26 Sep 2020 07:51 PM PDT

On this day in 1946, Gen. Aung San visited the bedside of political foe U Saw, who had survived an attempt on his life; months later, U Saw plotted the general's death.
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Saturday, September 26, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Saffron Revolution: A Rangoon Diary

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 09:30 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this 2007 account of the protests and bloody crackdown by photojournalist Thierry Falise.

The Power Behind the Robe

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 08:30 PM PDT

To mark the 13th anniversary of the Saffron Revolution, The Irrawaddy revisits this analysis of the political power of the monkhood first published in October 2007.

Election 2020: The Week in Review

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:45 PM PDT

This week, the UEC refused to delay the election, the 'Rose Party' came into the spotlight, and an early date for migrants voting overseas was set.

Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:30 PM PDT

This week Myanmar's authorities continued to dig deep into reserves to help firms struggling with COVID-19 while the ban on international flights was extended.

The Day Myanmar’s Elected Prime Minister Handed Over Power

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 06:30 PM PDT

On this day in 1958, the democratically elected government handed power over to Myanmar's military in the wake of civil strife.
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Friday, September 25, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Military Begins Treating Civilian COVID-19 Patients as Govt Facilities Struggle to Cope

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 07:11 AM PDT

The Tatmadaw has admitted 150 civilian COVID-19 patients at a military medical center in Yangon as government facilities struggle to cope with the soaring caseload.

Many Myanmar Migrants in Thailand To Be Denied Vote as Extra Polling Stations Ruled Out

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 06:32 AM PDT

Many Myanmar migrants in Thailand won't be able to vote in the upcoming election, as polling stations outside Bangkok and Chiang Mai have been ruled out due to COVID-19.

Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 03:44 AM PDT

Chinese investors are far outpacing their Japanese and Thai counterparts in proposing projects for the $8-billion Dawei Special Economic Zone in Tanintharyi Region.

Rakhine Villagers Defy COVID-19 Lockdown to Flee Myanmar’s Military Offensive

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:39 AM PDT

Nearly 3,000 villagers have fled their homes after naval shelling and the threat of military raids in response to alleged action by the Arakan Army.

Myanmar Reports Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in a Day

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:30 AM PDT

Twenty deaths were reported in a single day in Myanmar as Yangon, at the center of the outbreak, looks for a different strategy. 

Clothing Factories Forced to Close in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region After COVID-19 Cases

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 02:20 AM PDT

Four staff in Pathein factories have tested positive for coronavirus, forcing a two-week closure for all garment operations across the region.

Westerner Behind the Wheel

Posted: 25 Sep 2020 01:03 AM PDT

In the sixth and final installment of his series on driving outside Yangon, Oliver Hargreave visits sacred pagodas and majestic palaces in the Mon heartland and Bago.

Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Arrested for 2019 Mask Protest

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 10:12 PM PDT

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was arrested Thursday for demonstrating last year against a law that aimed to prevent pro-democracy protesters from concealing their faces.

The Day the Leader of a Historic Challenge to British Rule Died

Posted: 24 Sep 2020 07:00 PM PDT

On this day 77 years ago Myanmar lost Thakin Pho Hla Gyi, a pivotal figure in the struggle for independence and workers' rights, to cancer at the age of just 35.
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