The murder of a famous servant of the British Raj in Maymyo nearly 90 years ago was hushed up and there’s speculation that delicate negotiations in London were the reason.
The murder of a famous servant of the British Raj in Maymyo nearly 90 years ago was hushed up and there’s speculation that delicate negotiations in London were the reason.
When you have to tell people not to panic – well, that’s when you really have a problem.
Nearly 30 years after becoming head of a government-in-exile formed at a jungle base on the border with Thailand, Dr Sein Win has returned to Myanmar.
Students living in areas under the control of the Kachin Independence Organisation face barriers to furthering their studies and careers.
A precipitous decline in fishery resources prompted a three-month ban on all offshore fishing in Myanmar waters, but members of industry and civil society groups say more needs to be done to combat rampant illegal fishing.
A recent electricity price hike has fuelled optimism among companies selling rooftop solar systems to factories, but a lack of knowledge and financing challenges continue to hold back sales.
A comment by the Central Bank deputy governor in the Pyithu Hluttaw over non-performing loans has caused widespread consternation and resulted in a prompt clarification.
Despite perceptions that it will bring a rush of Chinese financing for massive infrastructure projects, implementation of the China Myanmar Economic Corridor has so far been relatively cautious.
Yangon’s Circular Railway is receiving a much-needed upgrade, but efforts to control vendors risk depriving hundreds of people of their livelihoods.
Heavily made-up men who perform as nat kadaws enjoy broad acceptance in Myanmar society, but it’s a different story for cross-dressing men who sashay on stage as drag queens.
In the final installment of our series about award-winning responsible tourism businesses, we meet Inle Princess Resort managing director Daw Yin Myo Su to discuss the industry slowdown and how the Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards can serve as a platform for new visitors.
Welcome, my young expatriate. Madame Mohinga has been expecting you, for I sense that you have been feeling lost and listless this rainy season [cackles]. Don’t be shy. Put down your gin and tonic, and let us seek the wisdom of the stars…
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