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Nov 9
08:13
TH Bangkok Post
Thailand
Govt looks to Sri Lankans to plug labour shortage
The government is acting to alleviate the labour shortage by extending the work permits of current Lao and Myanmar employees and will bring in additional workers from Sri Lanka.
MM
Nov 9
07:33
MM Myanmar Now
Myanmar
Myanmar military airstrike in Mrauk-U kills pregnant woman
The midnight airstrike killed the young woman and injured 11 others in the AA-controlled Rakhine township
Nov 9
04:35
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Naypyidaw admits CI boycott as only 15,000 Myanmar migrants apply across Thailand
The regime’s Labour Minister stated on Sunday that around 15,000 Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand have applied for the Certificate of Identity (CI), a regime-issued identification documentation valid for five years, at …
Nov 9
04:15
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Beyond military technology: What else is included in Belarus–Myanmar cooperation?
Alambara Belarus and Myanmar have long been regarded primarily as arms-trading partners. However, in recent years, relations between the two authoritarian regimes have expanded well beyond military cooperation. This broader relationship is …
Nov 9
02:59
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Phuket authorities inspect two entertainment venues after local complaints
Thailand’s Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) raided two bars in the Choeng Thale area of Phuket over suspected nominee ownership and money laundering, following complaints from residents. Residents had reportedly complained that …
Nov 9
02:23
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Bangladesh confirms talks with both Myanmar regime and Arakan Army on Rohingya crisis
In a major recalibration of its foreign policy, Bangladesh has officially confirmed that it is conducting direct talks with both Myanmar’s military regime and the ethnic Rakhine armed group, the Arakan Army …
Nov 9
02:02
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
EU mobilizes additional 16 million Euros in aid for Myanmar and Rohingya in Bangladesh
The European Union has released emergency funding of €16 million Euros ($17.8 million USD) in humanitarian aid to support conflict-affected communities inside Myanmar and sustain over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and host …
Nov 8
22:58
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
How Myanmar’s junta extorts migrant workers inside Thailand’s CI centers
Guest contributor Nathaphob Sungkate I recently obtained an official document from the Department of Employment at the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, dated October 5, 2026. The letter requests facilitation of entry …
Nov 8
22:38
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
She came to Singapore as a dialysis nurse for two years but stayed for 30 – now 70, she has no plans to retire
Student protests in Myanmar derailed Daw Mi Mi’s academic ambitions and led her to nursing, where she survived a hospital fire and spent 17 years working in the operating theatre. She later …
Nov 8
22:21
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Regime to hold by-elections in April; Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from FATF blacklist
Myanmar regime to hold by-elections in April amid conflict The regime in Naypyidaw will hold special elections to fill parliamentary vacancies next April in its first vote since the 2025-26 polls that …
Nov 8
22:20
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Malaysia’s ‘moment of disgust’ with Min Aung Hlaing
In a blistering rebuke of regional diplomacy and domestic immigration enforcement, former Malaysian lawmaker and co-chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Charles Santiago expressed “total disgust” over Prime Minister Anwar …
Nov 8
22:14
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
What Washington’s new Myanmar strategy means for the Spring Revolution
Guest contributor James Shwe When the U.S. Mission to Burma’s new Integrated Country Strategy circulated online last week, the reactions were quick and often dark. Some read it as proof that Washington …
Nov 8
22:00
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
ASEAN special envoy's Myanmar aid mission draws mixed reactions amid peace plan impasse
Some observers see the mission as a way to reach vulnerable communities, while others warn against engaging Myanmar's military authorities amid a lack of progress on an agreed peace plan.
Nov 8
09:53
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
South Korean tourists targeted in Chiang Mai supplement scam
Police raided two businesses in Chiang Mai today, November 8, following complaints from South Korean tourists who said they were taken by tour operators to buy unregistered health supplements costing up to …
Nov 8
06:49
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
German envoy marks ousted President Win Myint’s 75th birthday with call for immediate release
The Embassy of Germany’s Head of Mission in Yangon, Mathias Licharz, shared a video message on Sunday marking ousted President Win Myint’s 75th birthday outside of his family home in Tamwe Township, …
Nov 8
06:09
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
KNU confirms loss of two regime outposts to military in Karen State counteroffensive
The Karen National Union (KNU) confirmed to DVB on Saturday that regime forces regained control of two of their outposts from the Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) in Karen State’s Hpapun Township …
Nov 7
02:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Myanmar’s will to fight money laundering questioned as tougher curbs loom
Myanmar’s military-backed government may find its reluctance to address the international community’s concerns a greater obstacle to economic recovery than the threat of tougher international financial restrictions, according to analysts. The Financial …
Nov 6
23:00
VN VN Express state media
Vietnam
Escaped scam den in Myanmar thanks to being considered too old VIThoát ổ lừa đảo ở Myanmar nhờ bị chê quá tuổi
Bị lừa bán sang Myanmar, Liu Xiu-hong sống sót sau 79 ngày giam giữ do bị chê quá tuổi lao động.
MM
Nov 6
12:52
MM The Irrawaddy
Myanmar
Myanmar Regime Plans April Vote in 55 Constituencies Despite Continued Clashes
The junta plans to extend voting into areas it has retaken from resistance forces, but its control remains limited and many other conflict-hit areas are still excluded.
MM
Nov 6
12:37
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thais Don’t Need to Make Myanmar Migrants Their Enemy
​The 1 November physical assault on a prominent Myanmar activist in Bangkok by right-wing ultranationalist Thais has exposed very fragile tensions beneath the surface – a belief among some conservative Thais that …
Nov 6
11:31
MM Myanmar Now
Myanmar
For Myanmar’s Buddhists, the pursuit of inner peace turns deadly as military targets monasteries
Monasteries, central to the spiritual life of Buddhist communities, have not been spared the regime’s brutal assault on civilians
MM
Nov 6
11:23
MM Myanmar Now
Myanmar
UK-based consumer goods giant Unilever confirms departure from Myanmar
While no reason was given for the departure, some believe the company struggled to obtain import licenses as the regime continues tightening restrictions
MM
Nov 6
10:23
MM The Irrawaddy
Myanmar
Over 2m Myanmar Migrants in Thailand Reject Regime’s Identity Document
Mass boycott of regime’s new Certificate of Identity process gains momentum as workers, Thai labor groups and politicians demand ‘extraction centers’ be scrapped.
Nov 6
09:31
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Myanmar announces by-elections expanding parliament writ
The polls covered areas where the pro-military parliament had previously been unable to hold votes because of the country's devastating civil war.
Nov 6
09:15
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar to hold by-elections in April, including in areas where fighting persists
Myanmar will hold by-elections to fill parliamentary seats next April in its first vote since regime’s 2025-26 polls that critics said was designed to cement military rule. The elections will fill vacancies …
Nov 6
09:05
MM Myanmar Now
Myanmar
Airstrike on Sagaing hospital kills Myanmar doctor, medical student
The attack comes just days after the regime killed five, including a newborn infant, in a strike on a clinic in Rakhine State
Nov 6
09:04
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
‘Moment of Disgust’: Charles Santiago slams Malaysia for hosting Min Aung Hlaing
In a blistering rebuke of regional diplomacy and domestic immigration enforcement, former Malaysian lawmaker and co-chair of ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) Charles Santiago expressed “total disgust” over Prime Minister Anwar …
Nov 6
08:42
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thailand opposes Myanmar’s 25% remittance rule but insists CI centres must stay
BANGKOK – Thailand’s labour minister has voiced opposition to Myanmar’s requirement for migrant workers to remit 25% of their income to their home country, saying the measure runs counter to international principles, …
Nov 6
08:08
MM Myanmar Now
Myanmar
Myanmar military and KNU exchange blame over shelling on Thai territory
Artillery fired from Myanmar damaged buildings and injured a Thai woman in late October, leading Thai military officials to summon junta representatives for talks
Nov 6
06:47
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Lured into an online scam network, an African man spent almost a year in Cambodia trying to go home
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the …
Nov 6
03:16
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
After fleeing persecution in Myanmar, Rohingya struggle to belong in Malaysia
Nur Sadek was once on track to become an Islamic scholar. His mother dreamed of raising a son who would serve as a faith leader in their western Myanmar village. Sadek’s family …
Nov 6
01:57
VN VN Express state media
Vietnam
Naypyidaw is another name for the capital of which Southeast Asian country? VINhã Gia Đạt là tên khác của thủ đô nước Đông Nam Á nào?
Cái tên Hán Việt nghe khá lạ này từng được dùng để gọi một đô thị lớn ở Đông Nam Á. Bạn có nhận ra?
MM
Nov 5
22:51
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Belarus, Myanmar’s financial crisis and the search for regime survival
Guest contributor Linn Thant Myanmar’s military regime is confronting multiple crises at once. On the battlefield, resistance forces continue to challenge its authority and control over territory. Economically, the country faces mounting …
Nov 5
22:37
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions – Episode 4
In this six-part series: Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions – Episode 4 explores the history of allegations regarding Myanmar’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and how these past concerns influence current international scrutiny of nuclear …
Nov 5
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Unilever to sell Myanmar joint venture stake, deal expected to close in 2027
Global consumer goods conglomerate Unilever announced on Thursday that it will fully divest from its joint venture in Myanmar, marking another high-profile multinational departure from the country even as the military regime …
Nov 5
22:05
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Japan denies seeking Myanmar’s removal from FATF blacklist
Japan’s Ministry of Finance has denied pushing for Myanmar to be removed from a global financial watchdog’s blacklist after Reuters reported last week that it was among countries ​supporting the removal. Myanmar …
Nov 5
21:43
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID; NLD calls on ASEAN not to undermine democracy
Myanmar migrants in Thailand petition NUG for ID cards A group representing migrant workers from Burma in Thailand shared on Tuesday that it has collected over 1.2 million signatures from its membership, …
Nov 5
21:38
JP Japan Today
Japan
Japan denies seeking Myanmar's removal from FATF blacklist
Japan's Ministry of Finance has denied pushing for Myanmar to be removed from a global financial watchdog's blacklist ‌after Reuters reported last week that it was among countries…
Nov 5
10:46
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Thai economy could collapse without Myanmar workers, labour leader warns
Thailand’s economy could face severe disruption if Myanmar migrant workers were forced to return home, a labour rights leader has warned, urging the Thai government to overhaul a registration system that he …
Nov 5
10:00
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
Unilever to sell Myanmar joint venture stake, deal expected to close in 2027
MM