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April 29, 2026
Myanmar junta says it has 60-day fuel reserve amid global supply fears
April 27, 2026
Myanmar poverty rates surge as middle class shrinks following military coup
April 25, 2026
Report says Myanmar’s ‘civilian’ government remains dominated by military...
December 22, 2015
EU to give USD 76 million in assistance for food security and peace
The EU announced on December 21 that they would provide Euro 70 million (US$ 76.09 million) to Myanmar for promotion of food security, the rule of...
December 21, 2015
Parliament joint affairs committee recommends car import reduction
The Parliament Joint affairs committee for Projects and Financial Development has suggested,in a report submitted to the Union parliament, that the...
A session of the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22 November 2015. Photo: EPA
December 18, 2015
People and malaria on the move
International Migrants Day, on 18 December, has its roots in Asia. This year, it falls on the heels of news from the World Health Organization (WHO...
Temporary displacement site in Mong Hsu Township, Shan State on 4 December 2015. Credit: OCHAtime
December 18, 2015
Myanmar - where peace and war can be found at the same time
Recently, there have been a series of armed clashes between the Shan State Army - North and government troops in Mong Hsu Township, Shan State. Along...
Myanmar migrants work in a garment factory in Mae Sot, Thailand. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
December 18, 2015
Mekong Migration Network (MMN) statement on International Migrants’ Day
Today, 18 December 2015, marks the 25th anniversary of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and...
The accused in the Rohingya calendar case appear for the third time at Yangon’s Pazundaung Township Court on 16 December 2015. Photo: Zaw Kham Hein/Mizzima
December 18, 2015
Accused in Rohingya calendar case appear in court for the third time
Five people who were sent to jail for their involvement in printing a calendar that stated that Rohingya Muslims are an ethnic-religious minority in...
December 18, 2015
Verdict on Koh Tao murder trial to be delivered on 24 December
While many people are eagerly awaiting Christmas holidays, Myanmar citizens, human right organizations, international observers, and media are...
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December 17, 2015
ADB, Japan to help boost opportunities for entrepreneurs in 4 Mon towns
Japan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are supporting a project that aims to scale up incomes and new employment opportunities for small...
December 16, 2015
Touts and government officials exploiting real estate cases
The parliamentary Judicial, Legal, Complaints and Appeals Scrutinizing Committee Chairman Thura Aung Ko said that there were many real estate cases...
December 16, 2015
MDIF launches $2.4m capacity building program for Myanmar media
The Media Development Investment Fund (MDIF) announced, on 10 December, the launch of a $2.4 million capacity building program for media in Myanmar...
December 15, 2015
Myanmar Opium Farmers’ Forum report published
The Myanmar Opium Farmers' Forum has released the report of its third meeting according to a Transnational Institute (TNI) press release on 14...
December 14, 2015
U Tin Oo joins ambassadors to celebrate the Jewish holiday
Candles were lit jointly by ambassadors from the United States, Israel, Canada, leaders from National League of Democracy (NLD) and Parliament in...