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...
US “concerned” about Shan conflict
Myanmar’s 22 large, powerful rebel armies present a considerable challenge to the new government. Source: Wikimedia
The US embassy in Myanmar has said it is...
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...
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,...
Malaysia GDP grows at 4%
Four-per-cent growth would not sound too bad in western capitals. Source: Wikimedia
Malaysian growth slid for a fifth straight quarter in June and avoiding a...
Buddhists hail Trump victory
Buddhist monk Wirathu is accused of whipping up anti-Islamic sentiment. Source: Vimeo
Myanmar's Buddhist nationalists have hailed Donald Trump's electoral triumph as a victory over...
The junta lives on
Democratic reforms in Myanmar appear to have ground to a halt as the government of Aung San Suu Kyi continues to disappoint.
Myanmar's still-dominant military...
Rakhine police shoot protesters
Seven people have reportedly been shot dead and 12 injured when Myanmar’s police opened fire on Buddhist protesters in troubled Rakhine State.
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