Squatters Near Yadanabon Cyber City Ordered to Demolish Homes

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Daily News, Encroachment

Source: The Irrawaddy “We are dismantling our houses ourselves because if they come to demolish them, nothing will be left,” a villager told The Irrawaddy. “They didn’t offer any compensation, but at least we won’t have to pay fines.” Read Full...

Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Ma Jia Attends 2026 Chinese Film Week in Nay Pyi Taw

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Ambassador Ma Jia noted that over the past 76 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Myanmar relations have stood together through thick and thin and have emerged...

Eight Civilians Die in Regime Air Raid on Rakhine’s Kyauktaw

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Daily News, Massacre

Source: The Irrawaddy Eight civilians including a toddler were killed and 17 others injured when regime fighter jets bombed residential areas of Kyauktaw in Rakhine State on Wednesday, according to local reports. Read Full Story

Visiting Shanghai, Min Aung Hlaing Steps Up Push for Chinese Investment

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Cronyism, Daily News, Economy

Source:The Irrawaddy More than 270 Myanmar business owners and representatives of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, as well as hundreds of Chinese business owners, joined the Shanghai event.  Read Full Story

Statement on Engagements with the Military Junta, New Investments, and Economic and Infrastructure-Related Agreements in Myanmar

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Economy, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: National Unity Government of Myanmar | Statement The National Unity Government attaches great importance to safeguarding Myanmar’s sovereignty, promoting regional stability, and fostering its relations with the international community, including neighbouring...

BRI, Scams, and Border Security: Takeaways From Min Aung Hlaing-Xi Meeting

by Admin | Jun 18, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi China has long been a major arms supplier to the Myanmar military, also providing the regime with diplomatic cover, funds, and technology. Xi’s ceremonial welcome signaled formal recognition of Min Aung Hlaing’s new government...