Burma
Myanmar denies attacks on UN human rights envoy
On August 23, Myanmar police and government officials denied claims made 2 days earlier by a UN human rights envoy that a mob attacked...
Myanmar seeks to end corruption in its energy sector
Myanmar is expected to begin the process of joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) by the end of this year, according to The...
Myanmar pledges to free all political prisoners
In Myanmar’s next wave of historical reforms, the former pariah nation has not only owned up to harbouring prisoners incarcerated due to their beliefs,...
Myanmar applies for Asean chairmanship
In a controversial move, Myanmar has applied yet again to hold the chairmanship of ASEAN, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, this time in...
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Myanmar’s economic outlook remains bleak after one year of renewed military rule
The World Bank is maintaining a bleak outlook for Myanmar from the double whammy of the military coup on February 1, 2021 and the...
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Thais turn to crocodile meat amid rapidly rising pork prices
Demand for crocodile meat is surging in Thailand as the price of pork continues to rise. The reason is a supply shortage of pork...