Category: Myanmar
Deft Diplomacy Required as China, Japan Court Myanmar
Understanding the value of Myanmar’s strategic location in Southeast Asia, China and Japan are accelerating efforts to further their own grand plans.
Myanmar law aims to settle land claims, but could cause conflict
The amended law “shows no concerns to the rights of indigenous people or human rights norms and discourages peace building.”
Opium Farmers in Myanmar: The Lives of Producers of Prohibited Plants
To address problems related to opium cultivation, substantial socio-economic development is required to provide meaningful alternatives for farmers.
China-Myanmar Economic Corridor a ‘Win-Win’
China has a poor record in that regard. So we will be very careful about the environmental impact and social impact assessments and will carefully monitor corporate social responsibility.
India committed to support Myanmar to build infrastructure, develop human resources: Prez Kovind
Part of India’s efforts to step up bilateral engagements under the rubric of the ‘Act East’ and the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policies.
Protests and demonstrations a key concern for extractive companies
Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business organised workshops aiming to raise awareness of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Art exhibition draws public attention to plastic pollution in Myanmar’s waterways
The installation with pictures of animals suffering from plastic products and graphics from EU environment aims to raise awareness.