The diplomatic missions of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to Myanmar, are organizing their annual Nordic Day Event on 14 February. The topic of this year’s Nordic Day is Mobilization[…]
In one of the most strongly worded reports yet, the United Nations has called out the military’s actions in Arakan State as evidence of “genocidal intent”. Information collected by the[…]
“Spirits are often poured into energy drink bottles, packed in cases, and then sneaked up the Mount Kyaiktiyo trail.”
Arakan Conflict Lead Story News Rohingya
The commander of the Border Police Force in Arakan State’s Maungdaw township has told local Rohingya communities to cooperate with authorities to help recover a cache of firearms stolen by armed assailants during attacks on border police outposts some two months ago.
Ethnic issues Karen Lead Story News Obituary
One of Burma’s most recognisable ethnic rebel leaders has passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Lead Story News Sport U-20 World Cup
Although Burma still have a mathematical chance of going through in third place, coach Gerd Zeise wasn’t hopeful after the team’s 6-0 thrashing by Ukraine.
Law Lead Story Migrants Issues News
The first of four defamation charges brought against British activist Andy Hall by Thailand’s Natural Fruit Company was dismissed by a Bangkok court on Wednesday due to a legal technicality.
A Rangoon monastery is holding an anti-Ooredoo event on Saturday to boycott the Qatar-based company.
For 60 years the world’s longest civil war has ravaged Burma, but with a nationwide ceasefire on the cards, DVB Debate asks: will there be peace this year?
Aung San Suu Kyi and other members of parliament have spoken out following a string of bomb explosions in Rangoon and central Burma over the last few days.
One suspect has been detained in connection with the explosion that went off at Rangoon’s Traders Hotel just before midnight on Monday.
Interview Lead Story Politics Video
Kavi Chongkittavorn speaks to DVB about the challenges and opportunities that Burma faces as chair of ASEAN.
DVB Debate asks: are conditions right in Burma for refugees to return home?
DVB Debate discusses the obstacles that stand in the way of the next generation’s path to success.
DVB Debate Lead Story Politics Video
DVB Debate discusses what needs to be done to reform Burma’s failing education system.
Culture Lead Story Politics Video
Kachin groups have slammed a recent joint Burmese-American expedition to Gamlang Razi, southeast Asia’s tallest mountain
Despite the government signing the joint action plan children continue to be recruited into the Burmese army, according to Child Soldiers International.
With netizens flocking daily to sites such as Facebook, DVB Debate discusses whether social media is good for Burma.
Burmese authorities claim to have discovered over US$1.3 million worth of methamphetamine tablets buried by the late drug kingpin Naw Kham near the Thai-Burma border.
The hunt for a cache of WWII British spitfires may be back on as David Cundall claims new electromagnetic images indicate 36 or 37 aircraft may be buried 30 metres from Mingaladon’s main runway.
DVB Debate Features Lead Story Politics Video
DVB Debate asks whether or not the people of Burma can and should forgive the military regime for its decades of repression.
Concerns were raised in the Indian parliament last week after national media and activist groups reacted strongly to reports that Burmese troops had set up bases on Indian territory.
Business Business Weekly Lead Story News
US war cry sends gold price soaring; More for your dollar; Dhaka flights to resume; Japanese airline buys 49 percent share in Asian Wings; World Bank loan to cover development projects and more.
Singaporean food and beverage conglomerate Fraser & Neave says that its Burmese partner, UMEHL, is trying to oust it from a joint-venture agreement in Myanmar Brewery.
Up to seven protesters demonstrating against the protest law have been charged for protesting illegally.
The 40-year loan – at a fixed 0.75 percent interest rate – would be used to develop the communications sector and to improve schools.
Captain Mai Aung Ko, spokesperson for the TNLA, said the continuation of hostilities could hamper the “mutual trust-building process”.
The UN special rapporteur for human rights in Burma spoke to DVB about his latest mission to Burma, the attack of his convoy in Meikhtila and further reconciliation between Muslim and Buddhist communities.
International freight and logistics firm Damco says that it will work closely with international NGOs to ensure that human rights concerns are addressed.
Indonesian anti-terrorism police arrest five men suspected of being members of a militant group accused of plotting several attacks in the country, including a bomb plot against the Burmese embassy in May.
