The World Bank has warned in a new report that Myanmar faces severe economic losses and a doubling of poverty as a result of the combined impact of the coup and COVID-19, with the military regime unable to govern effectively.
BY Frontier
The World Bank has warned in a new report that Myanmar faces severe economic losses and a doubling of poverty as a result of the combined impact of the coup and COVID-19, with the military regime unable to govern effectively.
BY Frontier
Rising demand, border closures and a depreciating kyat have sent prices of medicines soaring – and now pharmacies are closing as staff become infected with COVID-19.
BY Frontier
A network of hardline, pro-military groups known as Pyusawhti is doing its best to spread terror among the population as it fights a dirty war against the democratic forces resisting the coup.
BY Frontier
Consider being a Frontier Member.
Support independent journalism in Myanmar. Become a Frontier member today
After more than two years of uncertainty, the government has committed to establishing a National Land Law in line with the principles of the widely lauded National Land Use Policy.
BY Eva Hirschi
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY AFP
A flood of precursor chemicals into Myanmar is fuelling record meth production as the drug trade spills out across Asia-Pacific.
BY AFP
Observer groups judge the November 3 polls as largely transparent and fair but decry the lack of electoral reform.
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY AFP
A half-hearted crackdown on the sale of imported liquor in Yangon has drawn attention to an increasingly bitter fight between liberalisers and protectionists.
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY Ye Mon
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY AFP
Support more independent journalism like this.
BY Thomas Kean
Opinion
Doh Athan
Doh Athan
Latest Issue
- January 27, 2021
Stories in this issue
BE A FRONTIER MEMBER
Stay on top of Myanmar current affairs with our Daily Briefing and Media Monitor newsletters
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PRINT + DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Our fortnightly magazine is available in print, digital, or a combination beginning at $80 a year
Join the community
Sign up for our Frontier Fridays newsletter. It’s a free weekly round-up featuring the most important events shaping Myanmar
