Last week’s recapture of Nawnghkio dealt a major blow to resistance forces – but also revealed key lessons and shifting dynamics that could shape the next phase of conflict.

State media in Myanmar say the Southeast Asian nation's military government has recaptured a strategic gateway town after nearly a year of effort, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, ...

The key northern Shan town, once a launchpad for ethnic alliance forces, is back under regime control – but most of the ...

China dominates the global rare earth market, controlling over 90% of processing. Myanmar "produces" rare earths but isn't ...

With Nawnghkio fully under their control, junta forces are now menacing other towns held by anti-junta groups like Kyaukme ...

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns ...

A drastic increase in unregulated production of rare earth minerals in Myanmar is causing serious environmental concerns downriver in Thailand, as China's influence in the sector looms large.

Sources say Beijing has fast-tracked key infrastructure projects in Myanmar, including Muse-Mandalay-Kyaukphyu railway and pipelines linked to China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.