KOKANG SPECIAL REGION 1: The Rise of an Authoritarian Enclave in Northern Shan State

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai Following “Operation 1027,” the MNDAA expanded its control far beyond the original Kokang Self-Administered Zone (SAZ), seizing vast swathes of northern Shan State including Hsenwi, Kunlong, Kutkai, and parts of...

New Delhi has worked with every Myanmar government. Why should junta be different?

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: ThePrint | By Rami Niranjan Desai India knows how to prioritise its national interests while maintaining contacts with multiple stakeholders in Myanmar. Read Full Story

Myanmar and Fintech: Under Pressure in a Fragmented Economy

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Economy, Governance, Opinion Papers

Source: The Fintech Times | By Richie Santosdiaz Myanmar’s fintech story is not a straightforward story of growth. It is more complex but can play a role in its economic development. Read Full Story

Myanmar’s Newly Anointed President Arrives in China

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Agence France-Presse Min Aung Hlaing arrived in China on Monday for talks with President Xi Jinping as the Southeast Asian nation seeks ever-stronger trade ties with Beijing. Read Full Story

Bishop of Loikaw: “The cathedral has been returned to us, but our place remains alongside the displaced”

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: It is a great joy that the army has returned the Cathedral of Christ the King and the pastoral centre of the Diocese of Loikaw to us,”

Myanmar Military Pressures DKBA to Return Border Town of Paya Thonzu

by Admin | Jun 15, 2026 | Daily News, Inter-conflict

Source: The Irrawaddy Paya Thonzu lies in Kyainseikgyi Township within Karen National Union (KNU) Brigade 6 territory.  Read Full Story