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Bangladesh pursues careful Myanmar policy
Asia focus, Published on 02/05/2022
» The history of Myanmar is one of struggle with coups, military rule, religious persecution and ethnic conflict. The ongoing violence between the country's military and organised armed civilians is now leading the country to the verge of a full-blown civil war that is unlikely to end anytime soon.
More young people in Myanmar taking up arms
Asia focus, Published on 28/02/2022
» Young people in Mon State who not long ago were actively engaged in campaigning for elections in Myanmar have shifted from protesting in the streets against the military to taking up arms to defend their rights and freedoms.
Major Australian energy firm Woodside announces Myanmar pullout
AFP, Published on 27/01/2022
» SYDNEY: Australian energy firm Woodside announced its withdrawal from junta-run Myanmar on Thursday, the latest company to head for the exit following a military coup last year.
Brands Walk Fine Line With Olympic Pitches Amid Criticism Over Beijing
Business, Published on 27/12/2021
» Advertisers are treading carefully when it comes to peddling their products and services during February's Beijing Winter Olympics, which have been shrouded by criticism over China's human-rights record.
Kirin files for arbitration to end deal with Myanmar military entity
Published on 06/12/2021
» TOKYO: Kirin Holdings Co said on Monday it has filed for commercial arbitration to terminate its joint venture partnership with Myanma Economic Holdings Public Co, calling for a "fair and just" process to end its deal in the beer business with the Myanmar military-linked entity.
Save Myanmar from a perfect storm
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/08/2021
» It was no surprise that Senior Gen Min Aung Hlaing, who seized power from Myanmar's civilian government six months ago, declared himself the country's prime minister early last week.
Myanmar GDP growth expected to contract 18%
Business, Published on 27/07/2021
» Myanmar's economy is expected to shrink by 18% in 2021, the World Bank said on Monday, as a result of massive unrest following a military coup and a resurgent coronavirus outbreak.
Wary Japan firms looking out for signs of risk in Myanmar chaos
Published on 07/03/2021
» TOKYO: Sparked by a coup a month ago, the recent turmoil in Myanmar has many Japanese companies on the alert for any signs of change in prospects for what they see as a promising market.
Japan mulls halting new assistance projects in Myanmar
Published on 26/02/2021
» TOKYO: Japan is considering halting new assistance projects in Myanmar for the time being in response to the military coup earlier this month, government sources said on Thursday, as international criticism mounts of the takeover.
Dark cloud over Myanmar
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/02/2021
» My first feeling after waking up last Monday and hearing about the military takeover in Myanmar is hard to explain, but it was certainly disappointing to see such a setback for Thailand's next-door neighbour.