Friday, October 9, 2026

Daily Stories from The Irrawaddy for 10/09/2026

The Irrawaddy — Over Two-Thirds of Myanmar’s Population Poor or at Risk of Poverty: UN
 
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Friday, October 9, 2026

 

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Over Two-Thirds of Myanmar’s Population Poor or at Risk of Poverty: UN

A UNDP report says 68 percent of Myanmar’s population faces “multidimensional poverty” or is vulnerable to it, with war-torn Rakhine suffering the worst deprivation.

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Regime Shuts Down Myanmar’s Surging Online Gold Market

Commerce Ministry suspends sales licenses, citing risk of substandard products and market destabilization.

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The Irrawaddy

China Takes Top Investor Crown in Myanmar, and More

This week CCTV broadcast a documentary charting the lesser-known scam hubs in Shan State, while a deadly blast erupted at a Chinese roadbuilder’s explosive depot in Kachin rebel territory.

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AFP

Myanmar Regime Leader Says Will Take Back Migrants From Malaysia ‘as Soon as Possible’

Min Aung Hlaing pledged to accept more migrants detained in Malaysia as PM Anwar defended closer engagement with Myanmar despite concerns over the safety of returnees.

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AFP

From Refuge to Repatriations: Malaysia’s Myanmar U-Turn

Prime Minister Anwar’s embrace of Myanmar’s regime chief and push to repatriate migrants have raised questions about Malaysia’s humanitarian commitments and domestic politics.

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