Myanmar airstrike kills seven civilians: witnesses
KYAUKTAW, (Myanmar): A Myanmar military airstrike has killed seven civilians including a five-year-old child in the country's conflict-ravaged west, a witness and a rescue worker said Thursday (June 18).
Cambodia, Myanmar look to step up tourism cooperation, increase visitor flow
YANGON: Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on tourism cooperation between Cambodia and Myanmar, the Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) and Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism have expressed their commitment to broadening collaboration to increase two-way tourist arrivals between the two nations.
China says backs Myanmar's 'full participation' in Asean, UN
BEIJING: Beijing said Wednesday (June 17) it supports Myanmar's "full" participation in international organisations that have shunned it since a military coup, in a joint statement with the South-East Asian nation whose former junta chief is visiting China.
‘Brotherly bonds’: Political recognition is top prize for Myanmar leader’s China visit: Analysis
BEIJING/BANGKOK: On Tuesday (June 16), Myanmar's former junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was greeted in Beijing by Chinese President Xi Jinping along with a military guard of honour and children waving flags, gaining him the crucial political validation as Myanmar's legitimate leader.
Myanmar and China sign 18 agreements and MoUs during Presidential visit to Beijing
BEIJING: Myanmar and China signed 18 agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) covering security, development, trade, health, science, media and infrastructure cooperation during President Min Aung Hlaing's state visit to China.
Myanmar President, Chinese Premier discuss expanding bilateral cooperation
YANGON: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing and Chinese Premier Li Qiang held talks at around 4 p.m. local time on June 16 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Toxic ‘time bomb’ ticking in Mekong
Fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong River, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.
Beijing pledges to safeguard Yangon’s territorial integrity
Xi Jinping pledged support for Myanmar in safeguarding its sovereignty, state media reported, as he met with President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing.
China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as leaders meet in Beijing
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday (June 16) endorsed the political leadership of Myanmar's military chief-turned-president Min Aung Hlaing as the two met in Beijing to map out the future development of bilateral ties.
Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin
CHIANG SAEN, Thailand: Thai fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong river, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.
