by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News, Governance
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN Residents of Lashio in northern Shan State say robberies, thefts, and kidnappings for ransom have surged since the military regained control of the city, with authorities doing little to curb the crimes. Read Full...
by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai For Beijing, the generals in Naypyidaw represent a predictable, albeit brutal, neighbor who can keep its borders secure and its Belt and Road Initiative projects moving. Read Full Story
by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy Myanmar’s Ambassador to China Zaw Win Myint used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Green and Sustainable Development Forum in Ningbo in late April to reaffirm Naypyitaw’s alignment with Beijing’s goals. Read Full...
by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy
Source: The Irrawaddy | Editorial Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders have a lot on their plate at the bloc’s summit in Cebu, the Philippines. One of the most pressing issues on the agenda is whether to bring Myanmar back into the fold. Read Full...
by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor Turnell, who spent 650 days in Myanmar’s prison system following the 2021 coup and documented in his book An Unlikely Prisoner, told DVB about his final meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Naypyidaw Prison four years...
by Admin | May 8, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: AsiaNews | By Gregory The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) continues to maintain a cautious and distant stance towards Myanmar’s military junta. Read Full Story