Genocide accusations threaten deal of Myanmar Beer partner
Myanmar’s global political woes have become a thorn in the side of a major foreign investor. A bid by Japanese conglomerate Kirin International Holdings to buy an American beer brand has come under fire thanks to Kirin’s stake in Myanmar
US imposes new sanctions against top officials
The United States Treasury Department has imposed additional sanctions on top military officials for alleged human rights abuses. The move coincides with the three-day hearing against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice. The sanctions black
Top general defends army’s power
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the Myanmar armed forces (Tatmadaw), defended the large role the army plays in civilian politics. He went so far as to suggest a possible bid for the presidency in the future, according to an arti
Shan fighting again disrupts trade
Ongoing fighting in Shan State has once again begun disrupting land trade with China. Recent operations by the Northern Alliance of armed ethnic groups has kicked off fresh skirmishes along one of Myanmar’s most important trade routes, and frei
US official criticizes repatriation process
Myanmar is still struggling to resolve the refugee crisis, which continues to damage its international reputation. A top-ranking US foreign aid official delivered a sharp criticism of how Myanmar is handling the repatriation process for more than 750
