Tag: violence

China border trade passes USD 1 billion in first month

The Ministry of Commerce says border trade between Myanmar and China passed the USD 1 billion mark in the first month of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The booming trade comes despite a surge in violence along key trade routes and highlights Myanmar̵

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Hostages freed in Rakhine

The Arakan Army (AA) has freed hostages captured in two October raids. On 7th November, the group freed 25 hostages that had been taken from a passenger ferry. The next day it freed 18 hostages captured from a bus outside the city of Mrauk-U. Many of

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Violence in northern Myanmar threatens trade and tourism

Violence in northern Myanmar with an alliance of ethnic armed organizations (EOA) is spreading across the region. The events are threatening important trade arteries and tourism destinations in Shan State. An attack by the Northern Alliance of EAOs a

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