The army is now also fighting rebels from the Rakhine ethnic minority, who are Buddhist. But in opening remarks to foreign companies at a Rakhine investment forum Suu Kyi gave an upbeat characterisation of the economic boon awaiting investors. She trailed the promise of tourism, manufacturing and specifically the oil and gas sector as "one of the shining assets of Rakhine State." Suu Kyi's positive comments were undercut by fresh fighting in Rakhine's north between the military and the Arakan Army, an ethnic Rakhine force. Rakhine state police could not be immediately reached for comment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 22, 2019 06:45 UTC