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The rebel army behind Myanmar's rare earth supply
The Economic Times
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August 20, 2025
Myanmar is the world’s third-largest producer of rare earths and a critical supplier for neighboring China. But rebels have recently taken control of most of the country’s mines — creating a complicated situation for Beijing and for global supply...
Myanmar film ‘People, Streets and Livelihoods’ starts shooting this Aug
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 19, 2025
This photo showcases director Mee Pwar, actor Nay Min, Phyo Myat Aung, and members of the film crew. The Myanmar film titled ‘People, Streets and Livelihoods’ will begin shooting in Yangon from the third week of August, with filming locations set...
World : Top News Headlines Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Aug 20, 2025
Bernama
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August 20, 2025
CAMBODIA 1. MINISTRY TO PROTECT PATENTS, CONSUMER RIGHTS -- AGENCE KAMPUCHEA PRESSE The Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is implementing measures to protect patent rights belonging to businesses, thereby protecting...
Myanmar Junta Kills at Least 25 Civilians in Karenni State’s ‘Deadliest Ever Airstrike’
The Irrawaddy
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August 18, 2025
At least 25 civilians including children were killed in a Myanmar regime airstrike on the resistance-controlled town of Mawchi in Hpasawng Township, Karenni (Kayah) State, on Sunday. The attack has been labeled the state’s deadliest ever...
Earthquakes Will Get More Dangerous In The Future, New Study on Myanmar Quake Reveals
Asianet Newsable
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August 19, 2025
A deadly 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is helping scientists rethink how faults behave. A Caltech study shows simple faults like Sagaing or San Andreas may cause larger, more complex quakes than previously believed, reshaping future risk models....
Seintalone farmers in Nay Pyi Taw zone to acquire land use permits to continue growing
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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August 18, 2025
Seintalone mango trees in a plantation. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MoALI) has issued a notice to all growers in the Seintalone mango zones in the four townships of Nay Pyi Taw to apply for land use permits by the end of...
Myanmar Will Start National Elections on December 28
Khaosod English
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August 19, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar will hold nationwide elections beginning Dec. 28, setting a date for polls that have been denounced as a sham to normalize the army’s 2021 seizure of power even as much of the country is wracked by civil war. It is unclear...
Myanmar schedules multi-day elections
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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August 19, 2025
BANGKOK -- Myanmar's military-appointed electoral commission announced Monday that it will hold elections beginning Dec. 28, setting a date for polls that critics have denounced as a sham intended to normalize the army's 2021 seizure of power even...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 19, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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August 19, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 19, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. In developing countries, prison administrations are placed under the Ministry of Justice, says Union Minister U Thein Oo August 18 Radio NUG Union Minister of Justice of the National Unity...
Myanmar Airstrike Kills 24 in Bombing of Mineral Hub
The Nation Thailand
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August 18, 2025
An airstrike by the Myanmar Air Force has reportedly killed 24 civilians and injured dozens more in a bombing of a community in Karenni State, according to a senior source from the Karenni Army (KA). The attack, which took place on 17 August 2025,...
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 18, 2025 Evening
MoeMaKa
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August 18, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 18, 2025 Evening 📌📌 1. NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung Meets Myanmar Communities in Norway August 18 NUG Foreign Minister Daw Zin Mar Aung met with Myanmar communities in Norway and provided a detailed...
Beyond the Checkpoint: Myanmar Ethnic Alliance’s Rise as Border Governors
The Irrawaddy
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August 18, 2025
Nearly two years after the Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BHA) seized control of key sections of the Myanmar-China border, their hold over the lucrative Muse 105-Mile Border Trade Zone and Kyin San Kyawt Border Gate has evolved from a wartime...
Suicides Rise as Sittwe Starves Under Myanmar Junta Blockade
The Irrawaddy
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August 18, 2025
Locals in Sittwe report a disturbing rise in suicides linked to extreme poverty and hunger in the Rakhine State capital, where the military has imposed a sweeping blockade. Between May and August, at least 14 people killed themselves in Sittwe,...
Commerce, industry min mulls further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
ETCFO.com
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi, The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reform agenda, which may include proposals such as further liberalising the FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an...
Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup amid ongoing civil war
WMRA & WEMC - Virginia
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August 18, 2025
Myanmar's military has announced the first phase of a general election to be held in late December, in a poll widely seen as an attempt to lend the junta legitimacy following its 2021 coup. State-run television said on Monday that the elections...
As Myanmar’s Military Junta Announces Elections, Garment Industry Gears Up for Growth
Sourcing Journal - New York
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August 18, 2025
Myanmar’s military government announced the election date for Dec. 28 on Monday, two weeks after lifting the state of emergency, setting off a spate of questions from the business community. In the run up to the talk of elections, the global...
Singapore’s strong research base makes it easier for it to adopt nuclear energy: UN nuclear chief
National University of Singapore
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August 19, 2025
“Having Mr Grossi here today is of special significance to us because, earlier this month, the Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute was officially launched after 10 years as an Initiative. It didn’t happen overnight, it took us 10 years...
LOGISTICS: The Evasive Dark Fleet
Strategy Page
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August 18, 2025: The Russian economy and war effort in Ukraine is financed by oil and other energy exports. Russia is operating under severe economic sanctions imposed to reduce that income and create economic conditions for Russia that make it...
Myanmar sets December 28 for national elections amid ongoing conflict
United News of Bangladesh
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Myanmar’s military-appointed Union Election Commission announced on Monday that long-delayed national elections will begin on December 28, despite widespread armed conflict and strong criticism that the polls are designed to legitimize the...
Myanmar junta to hold election in December despite raging civil war
Daily Sabah
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August 18, 2025
Myanmar’s junta-appointed election commission said Monday that voting will begin Dec. 28, setting elections critics call a sham aimed at legitimizing the army’s 2021 coup while conflict continues to rage across much of the country. The Union...