Myanmar’s growth slowed by Rohingya crisis
Myanmar’s fading democratic sheen
Myanmar army warns against changing constitution
ASEAN leaders and the Chinese zodiac
The ASEAN Post takes a fun look at some notable ASEAN leaders and what the Year of the Boar may hold in store for them.
The changing dynamics of Myanmar politics
The ethnic divisions in Myanmar have caused many ethnic groups to form political parties to fight for their own rights and for autonomy over their own region.
Rise of Arakan Army spells trouble for Myanmar
The attacks by the Arakan Army reveals a deeply divided state, which has been marred by various other ethnic conflicts.
Military accuses rebels of breaching ceasefire
Myanmar's army accused rebels on Friday of attacking and killing "some" of its soldiers, the first skirmish acknowledged by the military in the wake of its unprecedented ceasefire with ethnic armed groups.
Myanmar journalists to appeal seven-year sentence
The ruling in September sparked widespread condemnation, including from US Vice President Mike Pence, who asked civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to intervene.
Myanmar’s tourism slump
Beginning 1 October this year, the country has waived visa requirements for visitors from Japan and South Korea for one year, as a trial run.
Pence takes Suu Kyi to task over Rohingya
Pence also piled the pressure on Myanmar's de facto leader, calling for an explanation of the jailing of two Reuters journalists.
Can the ICC bring justice to Myanmar?
On 18 September, the ICC’s prosecutor opened a preliminary probe into Myanmar’s alleged crimes against the Rohingya.