Anti-corruption commissioner resigns

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman U Aung Kyi stepped down this week. During his nearly three-year tenure, U Aung Kyi oversaw investigations into some of the country’s biggest political scandals. These include corruption charges against
Authorities warn about crackdown on illegal diesel export

Government sets sights on illegal trade

The Private-Sector Development Committee has announced that it will introduce new measures to curb illegal trade in Myanmar. The committee, which is headed by Vice President U Myint Swe and includes members of the private sector, affirmed during a re

Government seeks to boost mining with new foreign permits

The Myanmar government will soon issue a wave of mining permits to foreign investors as it seeks to revitalize the industry. Starting in 2020, foreign firms will be allowed to explore and mine large-sized tracts of 500,000 acres, according to the Mya
Myanmar Ruling Party Suspends Chief Research Officer for ‘Overstepping Authority’

NLD suspends senior party member

The National League for Democracy (NLD) has suspended a high-ranking party member for rules violations. U Myo Yan Naung Thein, secretary of the Central Committee for Research and Strategic Study was put on suspension for undisclosed infractions, U Ny
Tanintharyi Chief Minister Arrested on Bribery, Corruption Charges

Tanintharyi Chief Minister charged for corruption

Daw Lei Lei Maw, the Tanintharyi Region Chief Minister, has been arrested on alleged corruption and bribery charges. According to a report in The Irrawaddy, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) spokesperson U Kyaw Soe said the arrest came after a mon