• OPINION

  Myanmar's peace process stumbles on

  News, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/03/2018

  » Myanmar's peace process is precariously poised with Panglong -- or the national peace conference as it is formally called -- set to meet in May. Several more ethnic groups -- including the Wa -- have agreed to sign the national ceasefire agreement (NCA). But, despite this, the peace process is in danger of disintegrating.

• OPINION

  Peace process at risk of disintegrating

  Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 19/08/2020

  » Myanmar's civilian government has made peace and national reconciliation a central platform of its administration since taking office in early 2016. But after almost five years very little has been achieved and the peace process is yet again precariously poised. The next stage -- the fourth round of the Panglong talks as Aung San Suu Kyi dubbed it after her historic electoral victory five years ago -- is scheduled to start today in the capital Nay Pyi Taw but is in danger of disintegrating into disarray.

• OPINION

  Ethnic armies fight for a federal future

  Oped, Larry Jagan, Published on 07/04/2021

  » Myanmar's ethnic armies have effectively declared war on the country's military government, increasing the prospect of civil war. In the face of the army's continued violence against civilian protesters -- the death toll is now more than 600 in the last nine weeks -- many of the country's ethnic leaders felt impelled to take drastic action.

• BUSINESS

  China's grand vision

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 10/02/2020

  » Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to Myanmar last month was aimed at drawing the country ever closer and persuading the world of the importance of Beijing's new international approach. It was an exercise in strategic diplomacy, rolling out China's grand vision for the region and encouraging the creation of a loyal and supportive neighbourhood.

• OPINION

  The Panglong peace process is precariously poised

  News, Larry Jagan, Published on 28/10/2019

  » Myanmar's stalled peace process is precariously poised, and may now be in danger of falling apart all together, as mistrust and hostility between some of the ethnic groups and the military worsened significantly. The fragile relationships between the three key players deteriorated further on the eve of the anniversary of the signing of a key peace pact, and the hopes of kick-starting negotiations and bringing the groups back to the table took a tumble for the worst.

• BUSINESS

  Back in Beijing's orbit

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 17/09/2018

  » The Beijing-backed China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) took a major step forward last week with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries. While it signals a commitment to strengthen economic cooperation and lay the foundation for greater interconnectivity, the devil is in the details.

• OPINION

  Myanmar is 'ready' for the return of Rohingya

  News, Larry Jagan, Published on 24/10/2019

  » Myanmar wants the Rohingya refugees to return, and preparations have been made to receive them, according to the minister in charge of the process. "We will accept them back anytime," said Dr Win Myat Aye, Myanmar's Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement.

• OPINION

  Myanmar inches toward repatriation

  News, Larry Jagan, Published on 04/06/2018

  » Myanmar is ready to receive all the Muslim refugees who have fled to Bangladesh who want to return, according to senior government officials. Preparations are in place for their immediate return, said the minister in charge of the repatriation and resettlement programme.

• WORLD

  Yangon gets smarter

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 20/05/2019

  » Yangon is introducing smart meters to control the electricity supply, monitor usage and bill customers in a single automated system. If a pilot project is successful, the potential for further development could be huge, says the entrepreneur spearheading the technology.

• BUSINESS

  Green light for Kyaukphyu

  Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/07/2018

  » Fresh negotiations are under way to resolve the impasse that has prevented progress on the Chinese-backed Kyaukphyu megaproject for more than three years, according to Myanmar's deputy finance minister.

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