Scam Factories on the Thai–Myanmar Border: How Chinese Mafia Networks Operate
Scam Factories on the Thai–Myanmar Border: How Chinese Mafia Networks Operate A High-Security Compound Disguised as Development Just five years ago, the land along the Moei River near Myawaddy was empty fields. Today, it is home to KK Park — a sprawling 210-hectare (520-acre) complex complete with villas, restaurants, banks, and even a hospital. At […]
Myanmar Considers Direct Yuan Investment to Boost Chinese Business Engagement
Myanmar Considers Direct Yuan Investment to Boost Chinese Business Engagement Myanmar is weighing the option of allowing direct investment in Chinese yuan as part of efforts to attract more Chinese companies, according to Acting President and State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. A decision on the initiative is expected in the near […]
ADB GRANTS MYANMAR A $100 MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE.
ADB grants Myanmar a $100 million support package. MANILA, June 17 (Xinhua) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday that it has approved an aid package of 100 million U.S. dollars from the Asian Development Fund to deliver integrated humanitarian assistance to Myanmar. The package follows an emergency relief grant of 3 million […]
THE INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANISATION HAS NEW OPTIONS TO PUSH MYANMAR’S REGIME
The International Labour Organisation Has New Options to Push Myanmar’s Regime What might be the right economic tools to wield against Myanmar’s military regime, that minimise harm to the livelihoods of its civilian citizens? Sometime in the coming fortnight, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will discuss invoking Article 33 (A.33) of its constitution against Myanmar. […]
MYANMAR SIGNS PSC FOR ITS SEVENTH OFFSHORE PROJECT.
Myanmar signs PSC for its seventh offshore project. June 2, 2025, by Dragana Nikše Myanmar’s state-owned Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (M.O.G.E.) has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with Gulf Petroleum Myanmar, a Thai-owned company based in Myanmar, for an offshore oil and gas block in the country’s Gulf of Mottama. As disclosed by […]
FROM CONFLICT TO COMMERCE: REBUILDING MYANMAR’S ECONOMY
From Conflict to Commerce: Rebuilding Myanmar’s Economy Myanmar’s journey from decades of conflict toward economic recovery and growth is a story of resilience, challenges, and cautious optimism. After years marked by internal strife, political upheaval, and sanctions, the nation is striving to rebuild its economy—transforming from a landscape scarred by conflict into a fertile ground […]
HYDROPOWER VS. LIVELIHOOD: THE CONTROVERSY AROUND THE MYITSONE DAM
Hydropower vs. Livelihood: The Controversy Around the Myitsone Dam The Myitsone Dam project in northern Myanmar is one of the most contentious development initiatives in the country’s modern history. Originally intended to be a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the dam has become a symbol of the clash between national development […]
BORDER TRADE WITH THAILAND AND CHINA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Border Trade with Thailand and China: Challenges and Opportunities Border trade serves as a critical economic lifeline for many Southeast Asian countries, especially land-linked nations like Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. Among the most important trading partners are Thailand and China, both of which share long land borders with these countries. Border trade with these giants […]
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT MYANMAR, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA
China’s Belt and Road in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Look at Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly influenced Southeast Asia, with Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia serving as focal points for its infrastructure-driven diplomacy. While these nations have embraced BRI projects to bolster economic development, they also grapple with challenges […]