Myanmar security forces walks by a checkpoint in Yangon

Myanmar’s Military: Delving into Their Exploitative Reach on Migrant Finances

Myanmar migrant workers in Southeast Asia are facing tougher times due to two recent orders issued by the State Administration Council (SAC). The first order requires migrant workers to remit at least 25% of their salaries every month, sent through...
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Myanmar’s Growing Corn Exports to China

YANGON The Myanmar Corn Industrial Association (MCIA) plans to increase corn exports to China in 2023, with an expected export of 400,000 tons. The association, which is Thailand's top importer of Myanmar's corn, aims to increase its share in the...
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Southern Myanmar 5.1-Magnitude Earthquake: No Casualties Reported

YANGON A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Myanmar, causing no casualties, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The epicentre was at 17.23 degrees north latitude and 96.32 degrees east longitude, 12 miles southwest of Bago. The earthquake was felt...
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12 Missing as Boat Capsizes in Northwest Myanmar River

A boat carrying passengers capsized in the Chindwin River in Northwest Myanmar, leaving twelve people missing and raising concerns about the safety of water transportation in the region. The wooden vessel was navigating through rough waters due to adverse weather...