S’pore does not ban trade with Myanmar, but prevents some sale of items: Foreign Minister
A recent report had flagged how Singapore-based entities were involved in the flow of supplies to Myanmar’s military, among other things.
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Rebels attacked Chinese convoy in Myanmar: Junta
Myanmar has been in chaos since the military ousted democratically elected civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from office in a 2021 coup.
Myanmar domestic worker’s death sparks reform in worker protection but gaps exist
In the 14 months she worked for the family, the Piang Ngaih Don lost 15kg.
In rare admission, Myanmar junta says efforts to crush drug trade having no impact
The “Golden Triangle” border region between Myanmar, Laos and Thailand has long been a hotbed of illegal drug production and trafficking, particularly of meth and opium.
Jakarta lacks Myanmar leverage: UN rapporteur
Expectations have noticeably dwindled nine months into Jakarta’s leadership as the situation in Myanmar has continued to worsen.
US places sanctions on Myanmar’s defence ministry, banks
Washington accused the defence ministry of importing goods and matériel worth at least $1 billion since the 2021 coup.
Myanmar situation worsening: PM Hun Sen
The most important thing, he suggested, is to prevent Myanmar from slipping into a full-blown civil war.
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
Myanmar rapper arrested for ‘spreading propaganda’
Byu Har posted a Facebook video to his thousands of followers slamming the junta for rolling power outages that have hit Myanmar in recent weeks.
Cambodia donates one million vaccines to Myanmar
Myanmar Deputy Minister of Health Aye Tun accepted the vaccines, nothing that they are a symbol of regional solidarity and kindness.