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By   Joint Ceasefire Monitoring Committee To Extend Mandate

After receiving reports of around 500 violations of the nationwide ceasefire agreement, the JMC will continue its work for at least three more months.

By   With $40k Fine, ANP Tells Legislators to Speak Up or Pay Up

Burma’s Arakan National Party tells its legislators to inform the party of NLD offers for state-level ministrial positions or pay a fine of over US$40,000. 

By   With NLD at the Helm, Public Awaits the Release of Political Prisoners

While many celebrated Burma’s handover of power on Wednesday, hundreds of jailed dissidents who have agitated for this democratic moment missed out.

By   Bill Crowning Suu Kyi ‘State Counselor’ Passes Upper House

Burma’s Upper House of Parliament approves legislation that would create a powerful “state counselor” remit for National League for Democracy chairwoman Aung San Suu Kyi.

By   India’s Once-Gleaming Golden Temple Dulled by Air Pollution

Northern India’s chronic air pollution now threatens the holiest Sikh shrine, making the once-gleaming walls of the Golden Temple dingy and dull.

By   Vietnam Elects First Chairwoman of Parliament

Vietnam’s parliament elects Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as its chairwoman, making her the first woman to lead the Communist-dominated legislature.

By   Thai Junta Chief Gives Military Broad New Police-Like Powers

Thailand’s junta gives the military new police-like powers to arrest and detain criminal suspects, drawing criticism from rights groups fearful of potential human rights violations.

By   Indonesia ‘Hobbit’ Fossils Older Than First Thought: Study

New research reveals that Indonesia’s so-called “hobbits,” extinct relatives of modern humans that stood about 3 feet tall, evidently disappeared much earlier than first thought.

By   The Irrawaddy Business Roundup (April 2, 2016)

Raft of 11th-hour investment approved; Mandalay power deal sealed; ex-American diplomat pushes sanctions lift; new player in mobile payments; and a Japanese mall-builder eyes Burma.

By   Max Myanmar’s Zaw Zaw: ‘I Am Ready to Play any Part’

The tycoon talks about expanding his businesses, fostering a younger generation of entrepreneurs and hopes for his removal from the US sanctions list.

By   Military-Linked UMEHL Transitions Into Public Company

After being backed by the military for over two decades, Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (UMEHL) has been turned into a public company.

By   At 8.4%, Auspicious Outlook for Economic Growth: ADB

Burma’s economic growth is forecast to recover to 8.4 percent in fiscal year 2016-17, a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says.

By   Max Myanmar’s Zaw Zaw: ‘I Am Ready to Play any Part’

The tycoon talks about expanding his businesses, fostering a younger generation of entrepreneurs and hopes for his removal from the US sanctions list.

By   Arakan Chief Minister: We ‘Haven’t Discussed’ the State’s IDP Camps

Arakan State Chief Minister and NLD MP Nyi Pu spoke to The Irrawaddy about his appointment to the post in light of local opposition.

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Lei Lei Maw, one of two women appointed chief minister of Burma’s regional governments by the incoming NLD administration, discusses her plans for Tenasserim Division.

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The Irrawaddy speaks with journalist Bertil Lintner about an Aung Sang Suu Kyi-led government and the prospects for peace in Burma.

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After years promoting education and supporting Suu Kyi and the NLD from the sidelines, Su Su Lwin steps into the spotlight, as Burma’s new first

By   A Kachin Leader’s Legacy Lives On Through His Daughter

The eldest daughter of former KIO leader Maran Brang Seng will enter the Kachin State parliament on Feb. 8 to pursue her father’s struggle for

By   Kachin Displaced Pin Their Hopes on New NLD Government

Living in limbo for more than four years, many IDPs hope the new government will prioritize peace in Kachin State so they could go home.

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The mixed martial arts rise of Aung La N Sang, known in the United States as “The Burmese Python,” took even his family by surprise.

By   Burmese Trio Readies for History-Making Everest Bid

A trio of climbers hopes to become the first Burmese nationals to summit the world’s tallest peak, a climb expected to take over two months.

By   Karen Refugee Eyeing Premier League With Sheffield United

An ethnic Karen refugee who was born at a camp on the Thai border earns a professional contract with the English football club Sheffield United.

By   Thailand Dashes Burma’s SEA Games Gold Hopes With 3-0 Win

A spirited performance is not enough for Burma at the Southeast Asian Games football final, with the under-23 team falling to favored Thailand 3-0.

By   Burma Earns Shot at Gold With 2-1 Win Over Vietnam

Burma edges past Vietnam in the semifinal match of the Southeast Asian Games football competition, winning 2-1 to earn a chance at the gold medal.