Rakhine State Gov’t offers assistance to attract investors
Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu has offered the regional government’s assistance to potential investors to promote investments, according to an article in state-owned the Global New Light of Myanmar. The regional government is inviting invest
Conflict between Arakan Army and Tatmadaw intensifies
Conflict between the Myanmar army, also called Tatmadaw, and the armed resistance group Arakan Army (AA) have intensified and spilled over into northern Rakhine State. The fighting has mainly centered around Paletwa, in southern Chin State, in recent
Myanmar-India signs pact on Rakhine port projects
India has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Myanmar on the appointment of a private operator of major India-backed Rakhine port projects, according to a Myanmar Times article. The article does not mention the operator name of the proje
UK Foreign Secretary to visit Myanmar
The United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary Mr Jeremy Hunt will visit Myanmar this week, as part of a two-day trip, where he is expected to meet with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. According to a Reuters report, citing the Foreign Office, Hunt w
Rakhine politician and writer charged for high treason
Prominent Rakhine politician U Aye Maung and writer Wai Hin Aung will be charged for high treason and inciting the public for inflammatory speeches made in the restive state in January. The pair were arrested after making comments in Rathedaung Towns
