Htun Khaing

Htun Khaing is a Myanmar journalist. Before joining Frontier, he spent more than three years on staff at 7 Day News Journal.

Features, Culture

Far from home, African footballers follow the dream

African footballers have made a big contribution to the Myanmar National League since its launch seven years ago this month, although the experiences of some have highlighted the importance of trustworthy agents.

BY Htun Khaing

Features, Culture

In good spirits: Nats find fame with Thai tourists

Thai visitors are flocking in droves to pay their respects to nat shrines in Yangon, including one said have aided Leicester City in its English Premier League title victory.

BY Htun Khaing

News, Affairs, Features

Thein Sein plots his future

As former president U Thein Sein tightens his grip on the Union Solidarity and Development Party amid reported plans to build a presence in civil society, some are wondering if he’s planning a comeback in 2020.

BY Htun Khaing & Mratt Kyaw Thu

News Feed, News

With an eye to reform, USDP to hold annual conference in July

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BY Htun Khaing & Mratt Kyaw Thu

Latest Issue

Volume 6, Issue 18

January 27, 2021

Stories in this issue

Editorial, Opinion

Myanmar enters 2021 with more friends than foes

The early delivery of vaccines is one of the many boons of the country’s geopolitics, but to really take advantage, Myanmar must bury the legacy of its isolationist past.

News Feed, News

Will the Kayin BGF go quietly?

The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas.

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