Myanmar to rein in controversial China-backed gambling hub near Thai border

15 Sept 08:31 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's government is initiating measures to address irregularities within the controversial China-backed Shwe Kokko New City project, located near the Thai border.
The development, managed by a Karen State Border Guard Force and Chinese investors, faces accusations of operating illegal casino activities.
Known as "China Town," the US$15-billion project has garnered widespread criticism for its lack of transparency, land confiscations, and suspected illicit operations.
Concerns over the significant influx of Chinese money and the social impacts of casino businesses led the government to launch an investigation tribunal last year.

Detained Suu Kyi receives UK royal package: Myanmar govt

Yesterday 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's detained Nobel laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, received a package from Britain's King Charles III, which included two gardening books, a sealed envelope, and diplomatic communication.
The event marked the first release of images of Suu Kyi in two months and saw Myanmar authorities describe her as a "special female prisoner" for the first time.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed in a 2021 military coup that triggered an ongoing civil war, remains under house arrest on charges that rights groups contend are politically motivated.