Friday, May 29, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 05/29/2026

The Irrawaddy — Myanmar Regime Pushes EV Trade-In Plan Benefiting Junta Family Firms
 
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Friday, May 29, 2026

 

The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Regime Pushes EV Trade-In Plan Benefiting Junta Family Firms

New rules force motorists to trade in older vehicles for EVs, boosting a market dominated by Min Aung Hlaing’s children amid fuel shortages and import restrictions.

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Maung Kavi

World’s Largest Democracy Unfurls Red Carpet for Myanmar Dictator

New Delhi braces for protests as India becomes first nation to host coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing on an official visit.

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Maung Kavi

Beijing Launches Soft Power Blitz as Anti-China Sentiment Soars in Myanmar

As the rebranded Naypyitaw regime fast-tracks Chinese infrastructure projects, Beijing has launched a major media offensive to counter historic public backlash.

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The Irrawaddy

Beijing Tightens Grip on Myanmar’s Information Space and More..

From border encroachment fallout to media pressure, embassy outreach, MRTV ties, Sky Net deals and Mekong funding, Beijing moved to deepen its influence across Myanmar.

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AFP

Myanmar Farmers Face Spiraling Fertilizer, Fuel Prices

Rising fuel and fertilizer costs driven by Middle East conflict are squeezing Myanmar’s farmers, threatening harvests and deepening food insecurity.

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