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Irrawaddy Parliament Warns Lawmaker Accused, Cleared of Embezzlement

Published: 18/07/2018

The Anti-Corruption Commission cleared the lawmaker of the embezzlement claim but said he overstepped his bounds by getting involved in the electrification of a local village. The post Irrawaddy Parli ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Rakhine State to Open University of Distance Education Branch in Maungdaw

Published: 18/07/2018

Education Department has already received 40 applications, mostly from Rohingya students The post Rakhine State to Open University of Distance Education Branch in Maungdaw appeared first on The Irrawa ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Sixteen Straight Years of Price Increases: the Facts and Figures

Published: 18/07/2018

The Irrawaddy’s infographics illustrate the steady rise in prices Myanmar’s consumers have faced for nearly two decades The post Sixteen Straight Years of Price Increases: the Facts and Figures appear ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

Govt Touts Early Success of New Drug Reporting Department

Published: 18/07/2018

The President's Office said police have opened 22 drugs cases based on tipoffs since the government launched the department to encourage the public to inform on dealers in June. The post Govt Touts Ea ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Peace Conference Adopts 14 More Basic Principles, Only 1 Economic

Published: 18/07/2018

Only one principle for the economic sector was set, as the Tatmadaw didn’t agree to 10 others during working committee discussions prior to the conference. The post Peace Conference Adopts 14 More Bas ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Japan to Fund $77M Neuro, Cardio Hospital in Yangon

Published: 18/07/2018

JICA said the hospital will improve the care and treatment of cerebral and cardiovascular diseases in Myanmar. The post Japan to Fund $77M Neuro, Cardio Hospital in Yangon appeared first on The Irrawa ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

From Cloud Seeding to Vehicle Curbs, Indonesia Fights Pollution Ahead of Asian Games

Published: 18/07/2018

"Since athletes need to give their maximum performance for the competition, a better AQI is a must," said Budi Haryanto. The post From Cloud Seeding to Vehicle Curbs, Indonesia Fights Pollution Ahead ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Thailand’s Rescued Cave Boys to Address Media Today

Published: 18/07/2018

The authorities have been concerned about the impact of sudden fame and media attention on the boys' mental health, so the news conference will be carefully controlled. The post Thailand’s Rescu ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
British Caver Says He Has Been Approached by US, British Lawyers over Musk’s Comments

Published: 18/07/2018

A British caver who helped rescue 12 boys from a Thai cave says he will seek legal advice after Tesla CEO Elon Musk directed abuse at him on Twitter. The post British Caver Says He Has Been Approached ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

Workers say no to Vietnam’s ‘Special Exploitation Zones’

Published: 18/07/2018

A proposed new law on special economic zones would create enclaves in which key workers' rights and environmental protections are absent, or go unenforced. The post Workers say no to Vietnam’s & ... Read more

Source: www.newmandala.org
Tun Mustapha: Malaysia’s Conservation Experiment

Published: 17/07/2018

One marine park in Malaysia is trying to find a collaborative solution to Southeast Asia’s environmental woes. Read more

Source: thediplomat.com
New Chair of Kyaukphyu SEZ Wary of Chinese Loans

Published: 17/07/2018

U Set Aung said Myanmar will endeavor to take on no loans from China to see the project completed, amid ongoing talks to renegotiate its deal with the developer. The post New Chair of Kyaukphyu SEZ Wa ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

Six Female Medics Murdered in Captivity by Tatmadaw, TNLA Claims

Published: 17/07/2018

Group says women detained while assisting villagers in northern Shan and later killed by army troops; one TNLA soldier also killed, it says. The post Six Female Medics Murdered in Captivity by Tatmada ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Our Coverage of the 3rd Union Peace Conference

Published: 17/07/2018

The Irrawaddy offers readers a collection of its stories on the five-day conference, which wrapped up in Naypyitaw on Monday. The post Our Coverage of the 3rd Union Peace Conference appeared first on ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Foundation to Return $3.6M to Irrawaddy Region Govt in Fraud Case

Published: 17/07/2018

President’s Office investigated the alleged fraud, demanded money returned from Ayeyarwady Health and Education Multi-Developments foundation to regional govt. The post Foundation to Return $3.6M to I ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

A New Malaysia? #1: Meredith Weiss & Ambiga Sreenevasan

Published: 17/07/2018

The first in a series of podcasts providing a snapshot of Malaysia in the aftermath of GE14. The post A New Malaysia? #1: Meredith Weiss & Ambiga Sreenevasan appeared first on New Mandala . Read more

Source: www.newmandala.org
UWSA Still Concerned over Implications of Signing NCA

Published: 17/07/2018

Secretary of Peace Commission says agency will visit northeast of country to discuss ethnic group’s reservations. The post UWSA Still Concerned over Implications of Signing NCA appeared first on The I ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com
Rediscovering Traditional Myanmar Snacks

Published: 17/07/2018

One shop owner is bringing back the taste of childhood, serving traditional Burmese ‘Da Lae’ snacks. The post Rediscovering Traditional Myanmar Snacks appeared first on The Irrawaddy . Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

British Diver May Sue Elon Musk for Calling Him a ‘Pedo’

Published: 17/07/2018

Tesla chief tweeted slur after Tham Luang cave-rescue participant dismissed entrepreneur’s mini-sub offer as a ‘PR stunt’ The post British Diver May Sue Elon Musk for Calling Him a ‘Pedo’ appeared fir ... Read more

Source: www.irrawaddy.com

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