Speculation is growing that Putin, a regime ally, will invite Min Aung Hlaing to the June ASEAN-Russia Summit, offering him his first international stage as president.
Naypyitaw drafted a new anti-scam law this week even as Chinese crime syndicates are regrouping in the borderlands, but the eyes of the world were on Trump’s visit to Beijing.
The new anti-scam law, which mandates cooperation with Interpol and intelligence-sharing with foreign governments, is seen as another attempt by the regime to placate China and the U.S.
The regime has taken steps to export paw hsan rice to the US, but conflict in Sagaing Region and financial constraints may hinder large-scale shipments, sellers say.
The military has seized control of both critical junctions—Saw and Yaw—where the road leads from northern Magwe into the mountains of Chin State. But will it push further?
