Southeast Asia top New Year travel destinations for Vietnamese
HANOI, Feb 3, 2019, VN Express. Southeast Asia and local resort towns account for most…
Myanmar
Govt announces ‘project bank’ to get Myanmar building
NAYPYITAW, Jan 31, 2019, Myanmar Times. The government has announced the launch of an online…
[Analytics] What do Rohingyas think about Bhashan Char?
The displaced Rohingya population prefers living in the cramped and squalid refugee camps of Cox’s…
Vietnam’s biggest dairy company to open plant in Myanmar
HANOI, Jan 29, 2019, VN Express. Vietnam’s biggest dairy company plans to open a plant…
[Analytics] A resurgent Russia sets its sights on Asia
Moscow is regaining much of what it lost in Asia, a new drive for power…
Myanmar govt orders crackdown on Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army
NAYPYITAW, Jan 21, 2019, Myanmar Times. State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has ordered…
[Analytics] Bridge project expected to boost China-Myanmar trade
YANGON, Jan 10, 2019, Myanmar Times. The construction of a new road and bridge near…
‘Will act against Zakir Naik if proof is given,’ says Malaysian leader
NEW DELHI, Jan 10, 2019, The Hindu. Malaysia will act on “incontrovertible evidence” against Islamic…
Southeast Asia wary of China’s Belt and Road project, skeptical of U.S.: survey
SINGAPORE, Jan 8, 2019, Reuters. Southeast Asian countries should be cautious in negotiating with China…
Myanmar leaders hope for progress on federal union in New Year
NAYPYIDAW, Jan 2, 2019, Myanmar Times. President U Win Myint and Vice President Henry Van…
Korean insurer quits Myanmar as investor patience runs dry
YANGON, Jan 1, 2019, The Myanmar Times. South Korea’s largest insurance company has left Myanmar…
Taiwan’s aluminium maker launches its first Myanmar plant
THILAWA, Dec 27, 2018, Myanmar Times. Taiwan’s top aluminium maker has launched its first manufacturing…