Current Events Related to Myanmar

ASEAN

Normalizing Myanmar junta: Has Asean self-destructed? - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network

Normalizing Myanmar junta: Has Asean self-destructed? - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network asianews.network

ASEAN Must End its Repeated Failures and Start Supporting the Myanmar People

ASEAN’s ongoing cooperation and engagement with the military junta in Myanmar, pledging to deliver humanitarian aid via the institution that has created the humanitarian crisis, and its continuing military-to-military engagements, reflect its repeated failures to the people of Myanmar[...]

The post ASEAN Must End its Repeated Failures and Start Supporting the Myanmar People first appeared on Progressive Voice Myanmar.

What are the Implications of the US-ASEAN Summit for Cambodia-US Relations?

In recent weeks, the Cambodian government has given hints that it is open to an improvement in relations with Washington.

Conflict

Myanmar emergency overview map: Number of people displaced in South East since Feb 2021 and remain displaced (As of 16 May 2022) - Myanmar

Myanmar emergency overview map: Number of people displaced in South East since Feb 2021 and remain displaced (As of 16 May 2022) - Myanmar ReliefWeb

KIA Targets PMF Gold-mining Operation In Hpakant Township

The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) set fire to two excavators belonging to the leader of a People’s Militia Force (PMF) allied with the regime in Hpakant Township, Kachin State. On 23 May, a few days after the attack by KIA Brigade 2, Min Zin Thant, the leader of the PMF, called about 30 local gold...

The post KIA Targets PMF Gold-mining Operation In Hpakant Township appeared first on Kachin News Group (KNG).

Myanmar Junta Weakening: Karen Rebels

Myanmar Junta Weakening: Karen Rebels The Irrawaddy

Armed Soldiers Threaten Homeowners In Kalay Over Electricity Bill

Armed Soldiers Threaten Homeowners In Kalay Over Electricity Bill Burma News International

Recent murder spree revives fears of return of old junta tactics

Recent murder spree revives fears of return of old junta tactics myanmar-now

Myanmar junta suffers heavy casualties in fighting with resistance groups in May

Myanmar junta suffers heavy casualties in fighting with resistance groups in May Burma News International

‘We Need Guns,’ Myanmar Resistance Forces Tell Shadow Govt

‘We Need Guns,’ Myanmar Resistance Forces Tell Shadow Govt The Irrawaddy

COVID

Myanmar reports only 17 new Covid-19 cases on Friday night (May 20)

Myanmar reports only 17 new Covid-19 cases on Friday night (May 20) The Star Online

Five million doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine donated by PRC arrive in Yangon

The first batch of five million doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines arrived at Yangon International Airport by Sichuan Airlines yesterday […]

Crime & Narcotics

Illegal drugs worth over K1 billion seized in Mohnyin, Kachin state

Heroin and stimulant tablets worth over K1 billion were seized in Mohnyin Township, Kachin State, on 16 May, according to […]

Police seize drugs in Dawei, Myeik, Kengtung townships

The anti-narcotic agents seized 1,950 stimulant tablets and K 110,000 million from a motorcycle driven by Zoe Zoe Kyaw in […]

Drugs seized in Myitkyina, Waingmaw, Kunhing, PyinOoLwin and Nawnghkio townships

A combined inspection team consisting of members of the Anti-Drug Police Force stopped and examined a motorbike driven by Moe […]

Economy

Myanmar Bans Public Sector's Use of Dollar for Local Payments

Myanmar Bans Public Sector's Use of Dollar for Local Payments Bloomberg

Chevron shareholders to vote on withholding payments to Myanmar

Chevron shareholders to vote on withholding payments to Myanmar UPI News

Myanmar Forms Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee

Myanmar Forms Foreign Exchange Supervisory Committee Lexology

Military lending to major banks as experts fear sector meltdown

Burma’s banking and financial crises have worsened since the military coup, despite the military pledging that it would prop up the sectors as private banks face collapse. Zaw Min Tun, the Deputy Information Minister of the military regime, revealed at a recent press conference in Naypyidaw that the junta has provided aid to the country’s …

Ethnic Issues

RCSS Meet With SAC In Naypyidaw

RCSS Meet With SAC In Naypyidaw Burma News International

Junta spokesman challenges AA over 'provocative' remarks

Junta spokesman challenges AA over 'provocative' remarks Burma News International

Regime determined to achieve positive outcomes from peace talks: junta spox

Regime determined to achieve positive outcomes from peace talks: junta spox Burma News International

Foreign Affairs

Rethinking Australia's approach to Myanmar's carnage

Rethinking Australia's approach to Myanmar's carnage Asia Times

China seeks to dominate Bay of Bengal through Myanmar ports

China seeks to dominate Bay of Bengal through Myanmar ports Narinjara News

Australia to Downgrade Diplomatic Representation in Myanmar: Report

Australia to Downgrade Diplomatic Representation in Myanmar: Report The Diplomat

Myanmar and China discuss electricity and energy development including cross-border power lines

Myanmar and China discuss electricity and energy development including cross-border power lines The Star Online

General News

Merrill's Marauders awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for daring WWII mission in Burma

Merrill's Marauders awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for daring WWII mission in Burma Stars and Stripes

Merrill's Marauder and three-time recipient of Combat Infantry Badge dies at age 99

Merrill's Marauder and three-time recipient of Combat Infantry Badge dies at age 99 Stars and Stripes

Please Don’t Call Myanmar Military Tatmadaw

Please Don’t Call Myanmar Military Tatmadaw The Irrawaddy

Nok Air, Thai Smile, Air Asia reopen flying to and from Myanmar

Nok Air, Thai Smile, and Air Asia will resume flying to and from Myanmar in June, according to the statement […]

Zaw Htay, spokesman for the NLD government's President's Office dies

Zaw Htay, spokesman for the NLD government's President's Office dies Burma News International

Travel ban issued against 27 Myanmar cronies

Travel ban issued against 27 Myanmar cronies Burma News International

The Dirty List: Russian arms traders, US funds supporting Burmese military

56 companies linked to the Burmese military, human rights violations, and the environmental destruction of the country have been added to Burma Campaign UK’s (BCUK) “Dirty List”. Making it onto the now notorious roll call are 15 Russian firms, many of whom have been shown by activists Justice for Myanmar to be providing equipment to …

IMEI number of mobile phones required to be registered

Leader of Tatmadaw Information Team, Major General Zaw Min Tun confirmed during the press conference held on 19 May that mobile phone importers will require to registered International Mobile Equipment Identity-IMEI number of imported mobile phones. He added that this move is to prevent tax evasion on imported mobile phones and will come into effect […]