The New York Times

Myanmar’s Civil War Started With a Coup 5 Years Ago. Here’s the Impact.

The Southeast Asian nation recently experienced its highest monthly civilian death toll since the war began in 2021. By Hannah Beech Reporting from Anyar, Myanmar The civil war in Myanmar has churned ...
The New York Times

Exiled Chefs From Myanmar Give Burmese Food Chance to Shine on International Stage

Much of the world is unfamiliar with the cuisine, but an exodus from Myanmar after a coup has made it more visible on the international stage. Much of the world is unfamiliar with the cuisine, but an ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore

China, Myanmar pursue deeper ties as leaders hold talks in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing during the signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on Jun 16, 2026, in Beijing, China. (Photo: ...
World Bank

Myanmar’s Economy shows tentative stabilization, but fuel shock intensifies pressures

The economic outlook remains subdued, with growth projected at 2 percent in FY2026/27. YANGON, June 16, 2026 — Myanmar’s economy was showing tentative signs of stabilization prior to the Middle East ...
Reuters

Scammed into scamming

Across Southeast Asia, a multibillion-dollar fraud industry has emerged, staffed in part by victims of trafficking. In lawless regions of the Myanmar-Thai border, compounds run by Chinese criminal ...
Cfr.org

Civil War in Myanmar

Since gaining independence from British rule in 1948, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) has struggled to govern its multiethnic society effectively. Following a coup in 1962, Myanmar’s military junta ...