- Health
Myanmar’s illegal trade in medical waste poses coronavirus risk
Myanmar Now investigation finds waste collectors selling used syringes and intravenous drips to be made into household goods
- News
Military withdraws defamation charges against Reuters, The Irrawaddy
Both charges stemmed from reporting on clashes between the Tatmadaw and the Arakan Army in northern Rakhine state
- Myanmar
Potential coronavirus carrier disappears after fainting in Yangon textile factory
Police are searching for a Chinese national who disappeared after falling ill at a textile factory south of Yangon
- News
Amnesty International demands Karen state withdraw charges against environmental activist
Opponent of military - owned cement factory - charged with inciting offences against the state - in hiding after home is raided
- Myanmar
Thousands to lose jobs as 13 Yangon factories shut down
Some were hit by strikes in recent months, but owners blame shortages of raw materials and high land prices for closures
