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Myanmar junta detains former UK ambassador
Published on 25/08/2022
» Authorities in Myanmar have detained Britain’s former ambassador to the country for an alleged offence under the immigration law.
Myanmar junta jails former British envoy for a year
AFP, Published on 02/09/2022
» Myanmar's junta jailed a former British ambassador to the country and her husband for a year on Friday for breaching immigration rules, a diplomatic source said.
Ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist land in Bangkok from Myanmar
AFP, Published on 17/11/2022
» A former British envoy, an Australian economic adviser and a Japanese journalist touched down in Bangkok after being freed from prison and deported by Myanmar's junta on Thursday.
K by Vicky Cheng Promises Sky-High New Year
Published on 17/12/2024
» This New Year’s Eve, celebrate the end of 2024 and welcome the start of an exciting and auspicious new era at K by Vicky Cheng, the contemporary Chinese restaurant which floats above the clouds in the heart of Bangkok.
Myanmar releases ex-British envoy, Australian adviser, Japanese journalist
Published on 17/11/2022
» Myanmar’s military government has released foreign prisoners including Australian economist Sean Turnell, former United Kingdom ambassador Vicky Bowman and Japanese filmmaker Toru Kubota. The release is part of an amnesty to mark the 102nd anniversary of its National Victory Day.
Shining a light
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/06/2019
» "Responsible business" has become the new buzzword in Myanmar, heightened by international investors' concern about weak governance in the country's private sector, a problem that is even more worrying in state-owned enterprises.
Jailed Australian economist moved to Yangon's Insein prison: source
Published on 17/10/2022
» An Australian economist jailed in Myanmar has been moved from the isolated military-built capital to a sprawling prison in Yangon, a source with knowledge of the case told AFP on Monday.
Journalist held by Myanmar urges Japan to pressure junta
Published on 28/11/2022
» A Japanese journalist released from Myanmar in a prisoner amnesty called on Monday for Tokyo to put more pressure on the junta and accept refugees fleeing the Southeast Asian country.
H&M probes Myanmar factory abuses
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2023
» LONDON - H&M told Reuters it is following up on 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world's second-largest fashion retailer, just weeks after top rival Zara owner Inditex said it is phasing out purchases from the Southeast Asian country.
Myanmar defends Twitter CEO blasted for 'tone deaf' tweets
AFP, Published on 11/12/2018
» YANGON: Patriotic internet users in Myanmar have rushed to defend Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, whose tweets following a visit to the "beautiful" country drew global scorn for failing to mention the persecution of Rohingya Muslims.