Who’s Who of Myanmar Cronies Joins Min Aung Hlaing on India Trip

by Admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s top business cronies traveled with Min Aung Hlaing to India this week as the putschist president courted investors despite international sanctions, a legitimacy crisis, and a nationwide armed uprising against his regime. Read Full...

Myanmar Regime Pushes EV Trade-In Plan Benefiting Junta Family Firms

by Admin | May 29, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy Min Aung Hlaing’s son Aung Pyae Sone and daughter Khin Thiri Thet Mon control the lion’s share of Myanmar’s EV market, which is dominated by Chinese brands. Read Full Story

FM welcomes Iceland’s withdrawal of crony as honorary consul to Myanmar

by Admin | May 29, 2026 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Justice for Myanmar | Press Release After eleven weeks in the post, the Myanmar crony Ko Ko Latt voluntarily tendered his resignation as Iceland’s Honorary Consul to Myanmar and the position was formally withdrawn effective May 15, the Icelandic foreign...

Myanmar Junta Chief Unveils EV Trade-In Plan for Market Led by His Children

by Admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News, Governance

Source: The Irrawaddy The junta chief’s latest fuel-saving scheme would deliver a further windfall for EV import businesses owned by his children, Aung Pyae Sone and Khin Thiri Thet Mon. Read Full Story

JFM calls on Thai authorities to investigate Min Aung Hlaing’s family and their enablers over luxury property and seize their assets

by Admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers

Source: Justice for Myanmar | Press Release Illegal Myanmar junta head Min Aung Hlaing’s family purchased a luxury property in the Issara Residence Rama 9 development in Bangkok in 2022 for 98 million baht (nearly US$3 million), according to a new investigation by...

Myanmar Junta Chief’s Family Cash In as Fuel Restrictions Spark EV Frenzy

by Admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy Nationwide fuel shortages and a junta-imposed odd-even ban on petrol and diesel vehicles have sent prices of electric vehicle (EVs) in Myanmar soaring—creating a windfall for EV import businesses owned by junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s children....