Authorities hold 14th public meeting on restarting Beijing-backed dam project as visiting Chinese foreign minister pledges deeper ties with new military administration.
The visiting foreign minister signaled continued political and economic backing for Min Aung Hlaing, whose regime vowed to expedite Chinese projects in Myanmar.
Criminal gangs have resumed operations in the crime hub on the Thai border, dispersing into homes and hotels as locals report a steady influx of workers and rising costs.
