China’s efforts to bring warring parties together is not a benign effort to bring peace, but to further the BRI and China Myanmar Economic Corridor.
Category: Myanmar
Pyu Lake residents seek to protect their natural treasure
Pyu Lake one of the few places in Myanmar where the cries of birds are ubiquitous, but the arrival of fish breeding ponds threatens their habitats.
Magwe inks deal for wind power feasibility study
The project, which started last year, looks at generating wind power in six townships – Minhla, Minbu, Mindon, Ngape, Chauk and Natmauk.
Myanmar forms steering committee for implementation of Belt and Road projects
The committee is tasked to address the Myanmar-China economic corridor and Myanmar-China border economic cooperation zone under the BRI.
A mountain of rubbish to climb in Yangon’s alleys
Over the last 10 years, the amount of rubbish generated in Yangon has almost doubled to 2387 tonnes per day,roughly 0.6 kilogrammes per person.
Joys and perils of living in Moe Yoon Gyi Wildlife Sanctuary
The villagers noted that bird species that used to attract local and foreign visitors have become scarce, such as the Oriental darter, Indian shag and many others.
Japanese experts on Myanmar readiness to become a regional trade/supply hub
In the long term Japan hopes to secure a solid presence in the Dawei SEZ area through assisting ports and industrial zone development.
Myanmar coal mining ‘causing environmental disasters’
Lack of regulation blamed for pollution in Shan State, where many Chinese companies are investing in hazardous mining.
Myanmar approves Thai loan for Mekong corridor towns
US$24.3-million for upgrading water distribution and waste disposal systems as well as capacity building of government employees in Myawaddy of Kayin state.
Communities in the Balance: Local Voices and Prospects for the Dawei Special Economic Zone
What community members want is arguably not the SEZ itself but rather the benefits they associate with it: employment, material progress, and economic security.