Gateway or Gamble? Myanmar’s Uncertain Role in China’s Indian Ocean Ambitions

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By SHAN During the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations, Vice Senior General Soe Win, deputy chair of Myanmar’s State Administration Council, reaffirmed a long-standing geopolitical vision: positioning Myanmar as China’s strategic...

The case for a long-term ASEAN envoy on Myanmar

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Jakarta Post | By Yuyun Wahyuningrum The Philippines has indicated that ASEAN is considering appointing a long-term special envoy on Myanmar to replace the current system of annual rotation.   Read Full Story

Student visas halted for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan due to rising asylum claims

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Electronic Immigration Network Measures to be introduced in tomorrow’s Immigration Rules changes and will take effect on 26 March 2026 Read Full Story

Remarks by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar on the occasion of the inauguration of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre Building, Myanmar

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India | Remark Myanmar lies at the confluence of our three key foreign policy priorities – Neighbourhood First, Act East, and MAHASAGAR including the Indo-Pacific.  Read Full Story

Pang War border crossing closed; Chinese flags raised over rare-earth mines

by Admin | Mar 4, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Burma News International | By Kachin News Group After reports of possible junta aircraft, Chinese flags are now being flown at some of the mines,” said a mine worker from Pang War. Read Full Story

Dodgy Chinese Money Fuels Tensions Between Armed Groups in N.Shan State

by Admin | Mar 2, 2026 | Inter-conflict, Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Joe Kumbun Tensions are escalating between the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) in Kutkai Township in northern Shan State Read Full Story