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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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Unveiling ‘Licence to Hide’: Western Plastic Waste Dumped in Myanmar

A recent investigation into Myanmar's Yangon has found that plastic waste is piled a meter high in a working-class neighborhood, causing pollution, blockage of monsoon rains, and fire risks. The waste is part of the runoff of global plastic production,...
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China-Myanmar Rail Link: Enhancing Cross-Border Connectivity

On 25-26 September 2023, China hosted the Global Sustainable Transport Forum in Beijing, where Vice Premier He Lifeng attended and read a congratulatory letter from President Xi Jinping. The forum aimed to promote global transport cooperation and provide the world...
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Indonesian Arms Manufacturers Deny Myanmar Junta to Weapon Sales

Jakarta, Indonesia Indonesian arms manufacturers are facing international scrutiny and pressure for denouncing allegations of selling weapons to the Burmese military regime. The controversy arose after a report by International Rights Watch (IRW) claimed that Indonesian arms manufacturers supplied weapons...
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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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Myanmar Coup: ASEAN’s Political Role for Progress

The Myanmar crisis, triggered by a military coup in February 2021, has led to widespread protests, violence, and a humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asia. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional intergovernmental organization with ten member states, has...
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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...
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Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Ties for Regional Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...
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