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Myanmar, Thailand Ramp Up Cooperation on Border Issues
The Irrawaddy
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July 4, 2025
CHIANG MAI—Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen cooperation on cross-border issues, including heavy metal contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers and the suppression of transnational scam operations. The pledge was made during the 37th...
Fishing season resumes in Myanmar’s waters, but Labour shortages hinder operations
Eleven Myanmar
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The fishing season has officially reopened in Myanmar’s waters as of July 1, 2025, but some fishing boats are facing crew shortages, according to industry sources. While some vessels have already set sail, others remain docked due to a lack of...
China risks rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
BDNews24
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The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
Review: “MA – Cry of Silence” Paints Stirring, Personal Portrait of Post-Coup Myanmar
Cinema Escapist - California
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July 7, 2025
"MA - Cry of Silence" explores a young woman’s struggle against labor exploitation amidst trauma from Myanmar’s ongoing Civil War. By Anthony Kao, 7 Jul 25 15:14 GMT Courtesy of The Maw Naing.Much Anglophone reportage about Myanmar since its...
China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
The Straits Times
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July 8, 2025
The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
Why China’s dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths
The Kathmandu Post
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The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of northern Myanmar. The Kachin Independence Army since December has been battling...
U.S. Imposes 36% Tariff on All Cambodian Exports, But Concerns of Shifting Manufacturing Remains
CamboJA News
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July 8, 2025
The reciprocal tariff on all Cambodian goods by the US was revised down to 36 percent, from an initial 49 percent, effective August 1, according to an official letter from US President Donald Trump to Prime Minister Hun Manet on July 7. However,...
Visualising US manufacturing, as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Al Jazeera
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July 8, 2025
The global economy is on edge as United States President Donald Trump’s July 9 deadline looms for the imposition of double-digit tariffs on most trading partners. On Monday, Trump announced tariffs on 14 countries, ranging from 25 to 40 percent....
Laos, Thailand, Myanmar Faces Arsenic Contamination in Mekong River
The Laotian Times
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July 8, 2025
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) has confirmed arsenic contamination exceeding international safety standards across transboundary sections of the Mekong and Kok Rivers, affecting Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. MRC’s 3 June assessment revealed...
Exclusive-China risks global heavy rare-earth supply to stop Myanmar rebel victory
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Naw Betty Han, Devjyot Ghoshal, Shoon Naing and Poppy McPherson (Reuters) -The global supply of heavy rare earths hinges in part on the outcome of a months-long battle between a rebel army and the Chinese-backed military junta in the hills of...
Why did shares of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance-owned Alok Industries zoom 15%? Key reasons explained
Mint
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July 8, 2025
Textile stocks in focus: While the Indian stock market continued to trade in a narrow range on Tuesday, July 8, amid uncertainty over the India–US trade deal and the resurfacing of global trade tensions, textile stocks managed to attract...
Myanmar Regime Leader Rejects World Bank Economic Forecast as Inaccurate
The Irrawaddy
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July 3, 2025
Myanmar military junta boss Min Aung Hlaing, who frequently claims that data and information from global organizations like the UN is inaccurate and incomplete, is now insisting that the World Bank’s economic forecasts for Myanmar lack...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 8, 2025
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
INDONESIA 1. BRICS SUMMIT IN RIO REVIVES BANDUNG SPIRIT -- THE JAKARTA POST During his debut at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Prabowo Subianto called on member nations to revive the Bandung Spirit and show united leadership...
Myanmar computer professionals association to conduct AI training programs in August
Xinhua News Agency
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YANGON, July 3 (Xinhua) -- The Myanmar Computer Professionals Association will conduct two training programs, namely AI for Professionals and AI for Developers, for the second time this August to support digital skill development, the association...
Myanmar Construction Industry Report 2025 Output To Register An AAGR Of 3.9% During 2026-2029, Supported By Investments In Renewable Energy, Infrastructure Projects, And Manufacturing Activities
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Dublin, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Myanmar Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector - Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market...
Trump Announces Tariffs For South Africa, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Kazakstan
Breitbart
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday announced new tariff rates for South Africa, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, posting letters to the leaders of each country on his Truth Social account. The letters closely follow those sent out earlier in...
Trump signs trio of executive actions dealing with energy, trade, and hiring
Washington Examiner
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday extending a federal hiring freeze and pushing back the deadline for his “Liberation Day” tariffs.The most discussed of the three was a deadline extension for rolling out his global tariff plan....
Myanmar plans low-interest capital financing for quick business recovery after earthquake
Global New Light Of Myanmar
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July 3, 2025
An advertisement of a financial institution to provide capital-financing low-interest loans to micro, small and medium enterprises. Chairman of the State Administration Council Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that among the quick business...
Kaladan project between India, Myanmar to be operational by 2027
Awaz The Voice
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July 7, 2025
Guwahati Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said the ambitious Kaladan project between India and Myanmar, aimed at reducing the Northeast's distance from the rest of the country, will be operational by 2027. Addressing a press...
Trumps slaps SA with 30% tariffs - demands local companies move manufacturing to the US
IOL
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South Africa will be hit with a 30% tariff on all its exports to the United States from August 1, following a formal letter from US President Donald Trump to President Cyril Ramaphosa demanding action on trade imbalances and long-standing market...