Malaysia’s billionaire list shrinks
Ananda Krishnan: a solid second. Source: Flickr
The Malaysian rich list saw the number of billionaires shrink from 16 in 2015 to 12 this year,...
Suu Kyi tries to win over China
Myitsone dam site near Myitkyina, Kachin State. Source: Wikimedia
Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi is in China for presumably her most challenging diplomatic...
Myanmar farmers protest at Chinese copper mine
Protests have been taking place at Letpadaung for years. Source: Flickr
Hundreds of villagers in Myanmar protested against the resumption of operations at a Chinese-backed...
Chinese frigates dock at Yangon
China’s Navy is hoping to extend its links with Myanmar. Source: Wikimedia
Two naval vessels from China have arrived in Yangon for a five-day visit...
Rebel armies plan federation
Nay Pyi Taw’s grip on ethnically distinct Kachin State is loose. Source: YouTube
Leaders from 17 rebel armies in Myanmar are meeting in Kachin State...
Wa rebels leave Panglong
Wa-Bang, northern Shan State. Source: Wikimedia
One of Myanmar's most powerful rebel armies has walked out of the so-called Panglong peace conference.
Representatives of the heavily...
Suu Kyi said to be angling for presidency
Suu Kyi appears to be in negotiations to take the presidency. Source: Wikimedia
Myanmar will not find out who its next president will be until...
Gem bosses demand graft probe
Kachin State gem extraction is associated with deadly landslides and environmental degradation. Source: YouTube
Myanmar gem bosses have called for a probe into the disappearance...
Tourist jailed for unplugging speaker
Klaas Haytema is led away after sentencing. Source: YouTube
A Dutch tourist tearfully embraced his girlfriend as he was jailed for three months with hard...
Protest greets Malaysian aid ship
Myanmar is under increasing international pressure to address the Rohingya crisis. Source: Wikimedia
Buddhist protesters greeted a Malaysian ship as it docked in Yangon carrying...
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