Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
YANGON – The Myanmar military junta has dissolved the National League for Democracy (NLD), the party of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, accusing it of electoral fraud and terrorism. The move is seen as a major blow to the … Continue reading Myanmar: Party of Aung San Suu Kyi dissolved
MYANMAR: TOYOTA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
BANGKOK — Toyota Motor has decided to postpone the opening of a new plant in Myanmar amid heightened political uncertainty following the Feb. 1 coup, Nikkei Asia has learned. The plant was scheduled to open this month. As a showdown … Continue reading MYANMAR: TOYOTA POSTPONES PLANT OPENING
Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
TOKYO — As news of the military coup in Myanmar reached the halls of the Bank of Japan, staff raced to gather information about the ongoing developments. “They have apparently kicked out the central bank governor as well.” The shocking news … Continue reading Myanmar: Military removes central bank chief
Myanmar: NLD warns of return to dictatorship
YANGON – Myanmar’s military has taken over the country in an apparent coup and detained de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior officials. The ruling National League for Democracy party has warned of a return to a … Continue reading Myanmar: NLD warns of return to dictatorship
Myanmar: Military arrested Aung San Suu Kyi
Yangon – Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy (NLD) said on Monday. The move came … Continue reading Myanmar: Military arrested Aung San Suu Kyi