
Combatting the coronavirus by shutting down the country makes little sense on health grounds and would cede greater power to Myanmar’s armed forces.
BY Jordan Tun
The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is one of the country’s most successful projects, but some relocated land users say they deserved better compensation.
Labour unions want garment factories to suspend operations this month to help prevent the spread of coronavirus at workplaces, but most employers are resisting the idea because of uncertainty over how long the shutdown might last.