Top US Diplomat in China Quits Over Trump Climate Policy
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is expected to take up the post later this month.
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‘Himalayan Viagra’ is Threatened by Fervent Chinese Demand and Climate Change
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To find yarsagumba, families crawl through muddy fields hoping to spot a yellowish-green mummified caterpillar that resembles a disproportionate unicorn.
Myanmar Deserves More Than a Miserable Media Environment
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Kyaw Kyaw Thein discusses to what extent the country’s media landscape has improved.
China and Burma: Not Only Pauk-Phaw
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Part 2: Brothers No More—In the early 1960s, the relationship between the two countries began a downturn.
Ten Things to Do in Rangoon This Week (June 6)
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A Lethwei championship, cleanup day, concerts and art exhibitions – all in Rangoon this week, as picked by The Irrawaddy.
Businessman Reports Death Threats After Alleging Bribery Scandal in Tourism Ministry
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A hotelier alleges the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism’s permanent secretary elicited a 16.7 million kyat bribe in exchange for a loan recommendation.
Thousands of Rats Swarm Irrawaddy Division Villages
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Locals interpret the infestation as a bad omen.
Open Letter to the State Counselor
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Building peace and a federal democratic system are understandable priorities, but another matter too requires urgent attention, writes Kyaw Zwa Moe.
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Myanmar Deserves More Than a Miserable Media Environment
Kyaw Kyaw Thein discusses to what extent the country’s media landscape has improved.
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Open Letter to the State Counselor
Building peace and a federal democratic system are understandable priorities, but another matter too requires urgent attention, writes Kyaw Zwa Moe.
The Telecommunications Law, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press
Bo Kyi discusses the worrying increase in the use of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law over the past year.
Lessons From Gettysburg
The American Civil War can offer insights into Burma’s current situation and the future of its armed forces, writes Khin Zaw Win.
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Myanmar Deserves More Than a Miserable Media Environment
Open Letter to the State Counselor
The Telecommunications Law, Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press
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Ten Things to do in Rangoon This Week (May 29 – June 4)
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