The most likely outcome of the economic turmoil triggered by the coup is a period of slow economic growth and joblessness, even as inflation rises and the value of the kyat continues to slide against the US dollar.
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The most likely outcome of the economic turmoil triggered by the coup is a period of slow economic growth and joblessness, even as inflation rises and the value of the kyat continues to slide against the US dollar.
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An escalation in fighting between the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Tatmadaw near the town of Mong Ko on the China border has emptied villages, while inflaming longstanding tensions over who controls the area.
As military repression ramps up, some trade unions and activists are calling on brands to boycott Myanmar’s garment sector – but not everyone believes the campaign will hit its intended target.
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Hluttaw MPs might feel they are being unfairly criticised, but they also need to take responsibility to communicate clearly to the public.
The Myanmar government insists it is ready to receive Rohingya who want to return from camps in Bangladesh, but is it being sincere?
BY Su Myat Mon
It is difficult for journalists in Myanmar to imagine the freedom of expression that our American counterparts enjoy under the US Constitution.
BY Su Myat Mon
Ambitious plans are being made for a pipeline in Yangon that plays a vital role in the communities through which it passes, and not only because it carries water.
BY Eva Hirschi
The Myanmar government needs to ensure that mega Chinese investment projects truly serve the national interest.
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