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Meet Zaw Win Shein, Hotel Magnate in an Era of Collapse

by Admin | Jan 15, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Thura Business insiders say the acquisitions are astonishing. While most industry insiders fear that profits may not return for at least five years, Zaw Win Shein has chosen to reinvent himself as a hotel magnate in an era of collapse....

Why Myanmar Remains Poor and Persecuted (Part II): Power, Profits, and Proxies

by Admin | Jan 1, 2026 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers, Persecution

Source: Mizzima | By Nicholas Kong For decades, the military has engineered a system that converts political control into personal economic gain Read Full Story

Myanmar Junta Orders Fuel Importers to Repay $257m Over Dollar Manipulation

by Admin | Dec 12, 2025 | Cronyism, Daily News, Economy

Source: The Irrawaddy Business owners say they have been warned that failure to comply will result in criminal charges of fraud and breach of trust. Read Full Story

NUG must ensure transparent, independent,and rights-respecting corruption inquiry

by Admin | Nov 26, 2025 | Cronyism, Opinion Papers

Source: Human Rights Myanmar | Statement The military routinely hides corruption, denies claims, and arrests complainants. The NUG has the chance to model a governance system grounded in human rights and the rule of law. Read Full Story

As Election Looms, Myanmar Junta Boss Showers Friends With Honors

by Admin | Nov 19, 2025 | Cronyism, Daily News, Elections

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has conferred honorary titles on more than 1,200 cronies and allies from both the military and civilian spheres, in what observers see as a calculated move to consolidate loyalty and mobilize support...

Myanmar junta chief awards top honorary medals to business tycoons linked to junta 

by Admin | Nov 17, 2025 | Cronyism, Daily News, Economy

Source: Mizzima Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has bestowed honorary service medals on several businessmen, including Shwe Byain Phyu Group chairman U Thein Win Zaw, a figure linked to the Military Commission, the commission announced on November 14. Read Full...
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