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Opinion Papers
Myanmar and China’s NPCM Forge Enhanced Oil Recovery Agreement for Htaukshabin-Kanni Oil Field
Source: Yangon Media Group
“It is a matter of pride to be able to sign an agreement to increase the production of crude oil, which is highly needed by the state and the people,” Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin stated at the ceremony.
Arakan Army is Born
Source: Global Arakan Network
April 10, 2009, marks the most significant milestone in the modern history of Arakanese resistance: the founding of the Arakan Army (AA).
Chinese casino kingpin linked to Shwe Kokko arrested in Thailand
Source: The Nation
The arrest followed intelligence from the Chinese embassy, as the suspect was wanted by authorities in China and will be deported to face legal action.
SAC-M and ANFREL’s New Joint Report: The Myanmar Junta’s Illegitimate 2025-26 Elections and the Way Forward
Source: Special Advisory Council for Myanmar | Statement
The report scrutinises the military junta’s staged “elections” – conducted over three phases in December 2025 and January 2026 – and shows how they comprehensively failed to meet internationally recognised standards for genuine elections.
Southeast Asia’s whack-a-mole scam economy
Source: East Asia Forum | By Ivan Franceschini, Mark Bo, Ling Li, Neil Loughlin
Crackdowns on Southeast Asia’s online scam industry have exposed the scale of exploitation within it, leaving many trafficked workers stranded and highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis.