South Korean county invites Myanmar refugees to revive dwindling population

Under threat of extinction, a South Korean county has come up with a novel idea to bring in more residents: invite Myanmar refugees to settle in the area. Yeongyang County in North Gyeongsang Province is seeking to attract an initial 10 families, or about …

Fields of despair: How war is turning Myanmar into world's opium capital

In the hills of Pekon Township, near the border of Karen State and southern Shan State of Myanmar, fields of scarlet poppies stretch as far as the eye can see. Yet, beneath their beauty lies a harsh reality. These fields serve as a lifeline for thousands …

UN called to investigate possible affiliation of Special Envoy to Myanmar with China companies

Justice for Myanmar (JFM) released a statement calling on the United Nations to investigate possible conflicts of interest with their Special Envoy to Myanmar due to her links with Chinese state-owned entities. The Special Envoy, Julie Bishop, served as …

‘The sense of safety and security for Myanmar women is declining by the day’ – An advocate for abuse survivors speaks ...

As International Women’s Day approached in 2025, Moe Thae Say, deputy chair of the civil society group Shield, spoke with Myanmar Now about her organisation’s focus on addressing sexual and gender-based violence, as well as empowering survivors through …

Myanmar’s military rule is crippling hope for young people like never before

Myanmar has struggled with civil war, military rule and widespread poverty for much of the past seven decades. But the country’s youth have never faced threats to their survival and future as severe as today. The military coup of February 2021 shattered …

Neighboring Countries’ Assessment of Myanmar’s Future

Myanmar Spring Chronicle – March 11 Perspective MoeMaKa, March 12, 2025 Neighboring Countries’ Assessment of Myanmar’s Future The prolonged armed conflict and gradual weakening of central control in Myanmar have raised concerns among some neighboring …

Thai employer gives first compensation to family of deceased Myanmar MoU worker

The employer is providing the first compensation to the deceased's mother. The employer has paid the first compensation and wages of 107,536 baht to the family of a Myanmar migrant worker who died in an accident at a construction site in Thailand, the …

Ata pots sell well as Thingyan, Myanmar New Year, approaches

Ata pots, Myanmar handicrafts. commonly used during Thingyan. As the Thingyan festival approaches, Ata pots, a traditional Myanmar craft to welcome a new year with flowers, are selling well, according to a local market. In addition to its uses in the whole …

Telangana police probing illegal trafficking of 24 people to Myanmar

India has brought back 549 of its citizens in two military aircraft after securing their release from cybercrime centres located along the Myanmar-Thailand border, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Last Updated : 12 March 2025, 19:51 IST

Victims of deceit trained to dupe in Myanmar