by Admin | Sep 22, 2025 | Opinion Papers
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Joe Kumbun The key question is: why is the junta intensifying its ties with these two countries? Three primary factors explain the junta’s accelerated engagement with China and India. Read Full Story
by Admin | Sep 19, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Chiang Rai Times | By Jeff Tomas As a result, Thailand and its neighbours now face serious environmental threats. Read Full Story
by Admin | Sep 18, 2025 | Daily News, Economy, Politics/Policy
Source: ISP-Myanmar Of the agreements signed in China, two will face daunting implementation challenges, and the rest could bring modest benefits. Their greater significance may lie in Beijing’s conflict mediation efforts. Read Full Story
by Admin | Sep 18, 2025 | Daily News, Sanctions
Source: The Irrawaddy | By Maung Kavi As international sanctions continue to squeeze Myanmar’s lucrative gemstone industry, the military regime has turned to China to sell the country’s precious rubies and sapphires—even as it loses control of key mining regions. Read...
by Admin | Sep 17, 2025 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Deutsche Welle | By David Hutt Rare-earth mining in Myanmar is polluting the Mekong River with toxic metals, threatening ecosystems, food security, and water supplies across mainland Southeast Asia. Read Full Story
