China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation

Myanmar expected to push for reopened China trade routes that were restricted for fear of conflict spilling over the border.

Myanmar Growth Forecast Cut by World Bank on Fuel Shock

The World Bank cut its annual growth forecast for Myanmar to 2% from 3%, saying a fuel shock linked to the Middle East ...

Woman faces murder charges in killing of American diplomat in Myanmar

A Thai woman appeared in a Myanmar court on Thursday to answer charges of murder in the killing of an American diplomat in Yangon, according to two attorneys familiar with the case. The woman, whose ...
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Myanmar’s strongman takes a victory lap in Beijing

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s president, is on a roll. The general who seized power in a coup in 2021 was appointed head of ...
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Min Aung Hlaing's Diplomatic Visit Highlights Myanmar-China Relations

Min Aung Hlaing, recently elected president of Myanmar and former junta leader, commenced a five-day visit to Beijing.

China and Myanmar detain U.S. citizens in separate incidents, sparking alarm

Despite no immediate evidence that they were connected, the detentions of two vocal commentators on Myanmar triggered alarm ...

American businessman detained in Myanmar after alleged financial misconduct

Adam Castillo, a founder and owner of the security risk management firm AGS Myanmar, was detained Thursday at Yangon ...

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

By Panu Wongcha-um and Poppy McPherson BANGKOK, June 12 (Reuters) - An American businessman who wrote a book about living through a military coup in Myanmar was detained on his return to the Southeast ...

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said ...