Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region Prepares Temporary Hospitals to Tackle Rise in COVID-19 Cases
Ayeyarwady Region is preparing numerous temporary clinics as coronavirus cases rise to 143.
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Chinese Media Say Western Groups Paying Myanmar NGOs to Oppose Investment Projects
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Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece the Global Times has accused local groups opposed to Beijing’s megaprojects in Myanmar of spreading ‘Western propaganda’.
Myanmar Reports 69 COVID-19 Deaths in Six Days
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Yangon continues to suffer the most from coronavirus with around 500 new cases reported per day.
Huge Explosion at KIA Arms Depot in Northern Myanmar
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The Kachin Independence Army has denied rumors that valuable weapons were destroyed by the blast.
Economic Clouds Gathering on China’s Horizon
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Even before COVID-19, China’s economy was struggling due to over-investment, low productivity, modest consumer spending and demographic changes; its prognosis is bleak.
Japan to Ease COVID-19 Entry Ban to Allow Long-Term Stays
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Japan plans to resume admitting foreigners for long-term stays from next month, but regular tourists will remain barred as a COVID-19 precaution.
US Coronavirus Deaths Exceed 200,000, University Reports
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US President Donald Trump has faced renewed criticism of his handling of the coronavirus epidemic as the country’s death toll passed 200,000.
For Myanmar Voters, the Election Is a Chance to Cast a Ballot for Democracy Itself
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For most voters in Myanmar, election day is a chance not only to vote for their chosen candidates, but to express their rejection of the authoritarian rule of the past.
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Economic Clouds Gathering on China’s Horizon
Even before COVID-19, China’s economy was struggling due to over-investment, low productivity, modest consumer spending and demographic changes; its prognosis is bleak.
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Chinese Media Say Western Groups Paying Myanmar NGOs to Oppose Investment Projects
Myanmar Reports 69 COVID-19 Deaths in Six Days
Huge Explosion at KIA Arms Depot in Northern Myanmar
Irrawaddy Business Roundup
Myanmar, S. Korea Pledge to Step Up Cooperation on Trade, Investment, Energy
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Myanmar Military Offers More COVID-19 Quarantine Beds to Civilians
COVID-19: The Facts About Myanmar’s ‘Second Wave’ and How Vaccines Work
Kokang Party Vows to Make ‘Friends With All’ if It Wins Seats in Myanmar’s Election
Economic Clouds Gathering on China’s Horizon
For Myanmar Voters, the Election Is a Chance to Cast a Ballot for Democracy Itself
Man With Shady Background Behind a Political Party in Myanmar
Westerner Behind the Wheel
Myanmar Firm Ties Up With Krispy Kreme to Create Doughnuts With a Local Flavor
Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
Myanmar Firm Ties Up With Krispy Kreme to Create Doughnuts With a Local Flavor
Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
Plenty of Food Delivery Options for Yangon Residents Practicing Home Quarantine
Travelers Return to Hpa-an as Myanmar’s Domestic Tourism Reopens
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