Some powerful ethnic armed groups are increasingly throwing their weight behind Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, seemingly defying China and other allies to take on the military.
BY Sam Foot
Some powerful ethnic armed groups are increasingly throwing their weight behind Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, seemingly defying China and other allies to take on the military.
BY Sam Foot
Trade between the once-thriving border towns of Muse and Ruili is restarting after nearly three years, but remains restricted to a trickle of trucks, with Myanmar wary of the COVID-19 surge in China.
BY Frontier
The regime's sudden decision has hobbled Myanmar citizens seeking better lives overseas and risks depriving migrant workers of legal protections, with rights groups suspecting a ploy to target dissidents.
BY Frontier
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Thailand could be the gateway for Myanmar to diversify its borrowing sources by issuing unrated sovereign bonds in a market that is familiar with the country, as Laos did successfully in 2013.
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BY AFP
Ethnic political parties may do well in the 2020 election and even end up as kingmakers, but their dreams of federalism and greater ethnic autonomy hinge on constitutional change.
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BY AFP
Three high-profile power projects unveiled in January 2018 are far behind schedule but could still be important for meeting Myanmar’s generation needs.
BY Kyaw Ye Lynn
A prominent filmmaker behind bars for lampooning the Tatmadaw may become best known for nurturing a new generation of movie artists.
BY Ben Dunant
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