Saturday, January 9, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar’s Migrants Face Discrimination Amid Surging COVID-19 in Thailand

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 08:06 PM PST

In wake of December outbreak at wholesale seafood market in Mahachai near Bangkok, Myanmar migrants still feel targeted for spread of coronavirus.

The Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 07:30 PM PST

This week a Japanese beer giant took a stand against Myanmar's military, tea orders arrived from the United States and remittance firms were licensed to transfer cash.

Will Glimmers of Good News Continue as Myanmar Moves Into a New Year?

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 07:00 PM PST

The Irrawaddy discusses the year just ended and the challenges facing the country in the year that has just begun.
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Friday, January 8, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar President, State Counselor’s Pre-Poll Campaign Activities Legal: Spokesman

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 06:04 AM PST

U Zaw Htay dismissed a legal challenge against the two leaders as sour grapes by the losers of the Nov. 8 general election.

Myanmar Orders 30 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses From India

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 05:45 AM PST

The government says it has paid half the bill for the Oxford vaccine with doses due to arrive by February.

Myanmar Govt Takes Steps to Rein In Controversial China-Backed Gambling Hub in Karen State

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 05:20 AM PST

A spokesman said Naypyitaw has drawn up standard operating procedures for all projects in Myanmar's border areas, but did not offer details.

Rakhine Campaigners Demand Myanmar Releases Political Prisoners

Posted: 08 Jan 2021 03:09 AM PST

Stickers are appearing in Ann Township demanding the release of elected politician Dr. Aye Maung and other political prisoners.

Myanmar Authorities Detain Scores of Rohingya, Human Traffickers in Multiple Raids

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 10:23 PM PST

At least five COVID-19-positive people are among more than 100 undocumented individuals from Rakhine State arrested over the past two weeks.

Fate of Villagers Abducted by Myanmar Military Still Unknown

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:23 PM PST

Relatives say 18 villagers have been missing since their abduction more than 300 days ago.

Trump Blocked From Facebook, Instagram, Says Mark Zuckerberg

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST

The social media platforms' CEO said the risks posed by Trump were 'simply too great' after the president incited a deadly storming of the US Capitol on Wednesday.

US to Send UN Ambassador to Taiwan, Angering China

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 09:14 PM PST

Beijing described the planned visit in the waning days of the Trump administration as 'the final madness staged by a handful of anti-China politicians.'
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Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

India-Myanmar Military Ties Pay Dividends as Naga Rebels Return to Mainstream

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 04:51 AM PST

Just months after India's top general visited Naypyitaw, NSCN (K) veteran Niki Sumi has returned to India from Sagaing and is reportedly engaging with the peace process.

Myanmar’s New Parliament to Convene on Feb. 1

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:45 AM PST

The second Union Parliament controlled by the National League for Democracy will meet for the first time on Feb. 1, the speakers of the two chambers announced.

Myanmar Rebel-Controlled Areas Carry Out Mass COVID-19 Testing

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:36 AM PST

The United Wa State Army and National Democratic Alliance Army are trying to isolate coronavirus cases in their territories.

Experts Warn of Backlash Against Chinese Infrastructure Projects in Myanmar

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:24 AM PST

Opposition to Chinese BRI projects is likely to intensify in ethnic states due to the government's lack of transparency and failure to consult the affected communities.

Kirin to Continue Profit Denial to Myanmar Military Conglomerate

Posted: 07 Jan 2021 02:04 AM PST

After a suspension of dividends to probe military funding claims, the Japanese brewer says an investigation ended inconclusively due to denial of information.

Kim Jong Un Vows to Boost North Korea’s Defense Capabilities

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:33 PM PST

Speaking at the first Workers' Party Congress since 2016, the North Korean leader said the country's defense capabilities would be placed at a 'much higher level'.

Twitter Locks Trump’s Account, Warns of ‘Permanent Suspension’

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:29 PM PST

Following the storming of Congress by his supporters, the social media platform removed three tweets by Donald Trump for 'repeated and severe violations' of its policy.

US Congress Session to Certify Biden’s Election Win Thrown Into Chaos

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 09:27 PM PST

Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday, disrupting congressional certification of Joe Biden's presidential election victory.

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Pakistan’s Founder

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 06:00 PM PST

General Aung San met Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah in January 1947 before flying to London for talks on independence.

Pro-Myanmar Policies Must Guide Govt’s Handling of China’s BRI Projects

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 05:30 PM PST

When it comes to mega projects, Myanmar should not be a passive partner of China; Naypyitaw should be the one to propose plans and dictate their terms.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Supreme Court to Decide Whether to Accept Ex-Generals’ Parties Challenges to President, UEC Chair

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 05:17 AM PST

Two military-linked parties have applied to Myanmar's top court claiming that the Nov. 8 general election was marred by fraud.

Myanmar Appeals to Public to Help Fund Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 04:54 AM PST

The government has opened two bank accounts with initial deposits totaling $251 million and invited members of the public to contribute.

Myanmar Villagers Flee Warring Ethnic Armies in Northern Shan State

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 03:28 AM PST

Fighting between the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and Restoration Council of Shan State has driven hundreds of villagers from their homes.

Woman Loses Leg in Landmine Blast in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 10:49 PM PST

The woman, who also suffered facial injuries, was collecting wood on a mountainside in Kyauktaw, where unexploded ordnance remains a threat despite a lull in fighting.

Democrats Lead in One of Two US Senate Runoffs Crucial to Biden’s Agenda

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 09:58 PM PST

The Democratic Party was leading in one of two US Senate runoffs in Georgia late Tuesday, with the fate of Joe Biden's legislative plan hanging in the balance.

North Korea’s Ruling Party Holds First Congress in Five Years

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 09:44 PM PST

Leader Kim Jong Un reviewed the successes and failures of North Korea's most recent economic plan at the first Workers' Party gathering since 2016.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

Myanmar Hopes to Vaccinate Health Staff in February

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 05:46 AM PST

The authorities are looking to India and possibly China to supply coronavirus vaccines, although other countries are being contacted.

UWSA to Enforce Lockdown in Wa Capital for COVID-19 Testing

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:46 AM PST

Despite remaining coronavirus-free until November, Panghsang residents will be punished for leaving their homes after midnight on Wednesday.

KBZ Bank Patron Receives Myanmar’s Highest Honor for Services to Country

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 03:45 AM PST

U Aung Ko Win is the first businessman to receive the Thayay Sithu Medal of the Pyidaungsu Sithu Thingaha title for exemplary service to the country.

Myanmar’s Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Unveils ‘New Peace Architecture’ Policy

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 02:27 AM PST

The government's new approach to negotiating peace aims for greater inclusiveness and to bring non-NCA signatories into the process, the State Counselor said.

Myanmar’s NLD, Mon Unity Party Fail to Meet Due to Venue Dispute

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 12:20 AM PST

The ruling party asked to meet at its HQ in Mawlamyine for security reasons, but the MUP insisted on a neutral venue for talks on building a democratic federal union.

Japan, US to Boost Defense Ties With Europe in Indo-Pacific

Posted: 04 Jan 2021 09:21 PM PST

Britain, France and Germany are among the countries planning to deploy naval vessels in Indo-Pacific waters this year amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
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Monday, January 4, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Myanmar’s Rebellious Prince Died in Exile

Posted: 03 Jan 2021 05:30 PM PST

Prince Saw Yan Paing devoted his life to ending British rule but he died in exile in China two years before independence day.
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Saturday, January 2, 2021

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The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Day Myanmar’s Independence Hero Met Nehru

Posted: 01 Jan 2021 07:00 PM PST

General Aung San stopped in India on his way to discuss independence from British rule with the prime minister, Clement Attlee.

How Are Myanmar Migrants in Thailand Faring in the Face of COVID-19?

Posted: 01 Jan 2021 06:30 PM PST

Dateline Irrawaddy discusses the difficulties faced by legal and illegal immigrants from Myanmar during the second wave outbreak.

Irrawaddy Business Roundup

Posted: 01 Jan 2021 06:30 PM PST

This week saw a Korean desk open in Yangon to boost bilateral trade. Work is also due to start on the Thai-backed Amata Smart City.
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Friday, January 1, 2021

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

AA Frees Three Abducted NLD Members, Three Soldiers in Myanmar’s Rakhine State

Posted: 01 Jan 2021 02:15 AM PST

Observers welcomed the move as a further sign that both sides in the Rakhine conflict are serious about peace and said it raised hopes that canceled voting could be held.

A Quick Peek Into 2021

Posted: 31 Dec 2020 05:06 PM PST

A second-term civilian government in Myanmar, a return to sanity in Washington and COVID-19 vaccines; 2021 offers us hope of better times, provided we act wisely.
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Thursday, December 31, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

‘A New Normal’: Key Figures in Myanmar Reflect on 2020

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 07:53 PM PST

The Irrawaddy asks prominent individuals in various walks of life about how the events of 2020 impacted them, the lessons they drew and their hopes for the coming year.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine

NLD Files Fraud Cases Against 17 Successful Candidates in Myanmar’s Election

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:49 AM PST

The National League for Democracy says it is not concerned about the numerous complaints filed against its candidates by the Union Solidarity and Development Party.

Ten Myanmar Women Who Inspired Us in 2020

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 06:41 AM PST

The Irrawaddy profiles 10 inspirational Myanmar women whose strength, passion, courage and creativity shone through in often dark times in 2020.

NLD Sends First Delegation to Discuss Federal Union with Myanmar’s Ethnic Parties

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:45 AM PST

Three senior National League for Democracy members are heading to Kachin State for talks with other parties.

The Most Popular Stories of 2020

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 02:37 AM PST

The Irrawaddy takes a step back and presents a compilation of the year's most noteworthy stories as chosen by you, our readers. The following articles were the most read among the many features, commentaries, analyses, interviews and lifestyle pieces we published throughout 2020.

Myanmar’s NLD Again Calls on Arakan Army to Release Three Abducted Ex-Candidates

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 01:12 AM PST

Nothing has been heard from the trio, who were detained while campaigning in Rakhine State, in two and a half months; it is the party's third call for their release.

Myanmar Views New Chinese Border Wall With Growing Unease

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 12:10 AM PST

Friendship evolving into suspicion and mistrust on both sides of the border.

Taiwan’s Second Locally Born Giant Panda Cub Makes Public Debut

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:43 PM PST

People thronged Taipei Zoo on Tuesday to catch a glimpse of Yuan Bao, Taiwan's second locally born panda cub.

Coronavirus Variant Found in Britain Detected in US for First Time

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 09:39 PM PST

Officials in Colorado announced the US' first detection of a potentially more infectious strain of the coronavirus that has already been detected in Britain.
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