Current Events Related to Myanmar

Conflict

Many flee as army ‘torches’ homes in Myanmar’s Sagaing region

Many flee as army ‘torches’ homes in Myanmar’s Sagaing region Al Jazeera English

Attacks on Myanmar military spike following call for revolt

Attacks on Myanmar military spike following call for revolt Nikkei Asia

Thai Security Forces on Alert for Myanmar Border Arms Smuggling

Thai Security Forces on Alert for Myanmar Border Arms Smuggling The Irrawaddy News Magazine

Once Bustling Yangon Eerily Silent Amid Military Arrests, Anti-Junta Bombings

Myanmar: UN expert says current international efforts failing, urges 'change of course'

Myanmar: UN expert says current international efforts failing, urges 'change of course' UN News

Tatmadaw Murder Baptist Pastor During Shelling In Thangtlang

Tatmadaw Murder Baptist Pastor During Shelling In Thangtlang Burma News International

Activists fear for life of detained students' union leader

Activists fear for life of detained students' union leader myanmar-now

COVID

Pfizer spurs top response after Sinovac, Astra jab - study

One of Thailand’s main Covid-19 vaccine regimes generates a lower immune response than inoculation combinations that include an mRNA-based dose, according to a study by the Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research.

Low Vaccination Rates are Hurting Southeast Asia’s Economy: ADB

According to the bank, the uneven progress of vaccinations is "contributing to the divergence of growth paths in developing Asia."

Shots In The Dark: China Sends Covid Aid To Myanmar Rebels

Shots In The Dark: China Sends Covid Aid To Myanmar Rebels International Business Times

Crime & Narcotics

After 8 Brief Hearings and 120 Days, Metro Detroit Journalist Danny Fenster Remains in Myanmar Prison

After 8 Brief Hearings and 120 Days, Metro Detroit Journalist Danny Fenster Remains in Myanmar Prison Deadline Detroit

Mizoram: Myanmar national among three held with heroin worth Rs 10.15 lakh in Aizawl

Mizoram: Myanmar national among three held with heroin worth Rs 10.15 lakh in Aizawl Northeast Now

Australian economist in Myanmar court

Australian economist in Myanmar court The Canberra Times

Economy

Myanmar’s Currency Falls to All-Time Low Amid Post-Coup Turmoil

Booming demand and limited supply of U.S. dollars have seen the kyat steadily lose value.

Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward

Agreement Moves Myanmar’s Kyaukphyu Port Project a Step Forward The Irrawaddy News Magazine

ETI, Fair Wear to assess Myanmar sourcing | Social Compliance & CSR News | News

ETI, Fair Wear to assess Myanmar sourcing | Social Compliance & CSR News | News Ecotextile News

Telenor Group: continued presence in Myanmar not possible for Telenor

Telenor Group: continued presence in Myanmar not possible for Telenor ScandAsia.com

Currency depreciation and skyrocketing prices pose major threat to Myanmar people

Currency depreciation and skyrocketing prices pose major threat to Myanmar people Eleven Myanmar

Legislation Being Planned to Address Military Junta in Myanmar

Legislation Being Planned to Address Military Junta in Myanmar International Christian Concern

Myanmar Unique garment factory temporarily closes because of low orders

Myanmar Unique garment factory temporarily closes because of low orders Eleven Myanmar

Lebanese business empire criticized over post-coup telecom dealings in Burma – L’Orient Today

The M1 Group, a holding company owned by Lebanon’s prime minister and his brother, has come under fire from human rights activists for buying the Norwegian telecom firm Telenor’s Myanmar operation. The military regime had reportedly tried to force Telenor...

Ethnic Issues

United States announces additional humanitarian assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh regional crisis - Bangladesh

United States announces additional humanitarian assistance for the Burma and Bangladesh regional crisis - Bangladesh ReliefWebRemarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield Announcing Nearly $180 Million in Additional Assistance for the Humanitarian Crisis Facing Rohingya US Embassy in BurmaUS announces USD 180 million aid for Rohingya refuge..yanmar to stop violence, release the unjustly detained FirstpostUnited States Announces Nearly $180 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for Rakhine State/Rohingya Refugee Crisis Mirage NewsView Full Coverage on Google News