Activists in northern Shan State have been fighting for years to protect a culturally and environmentally important mountain range but face opposition from Tatmadaw-aligned militias – and a company linked to the speaker of Myanmar’s national parliament.
BY Hein Thar
Activists in northern Shan State have been fighting for years to protect a culturally and environmentally important mountain range but face opposition from Tatmadaw-aligned militias – and a company linked to the speaker of Myanmar’s national parliament.
BY Hein Thar
Hundreds of thousands of workers in the garment sector are relieved to be back at work after enduring a miserable, desperate month in cramped hostels..
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The introduction of higher fines for minor road infringements has increased opportunities for corruption in the traffic police force, but motorists aren’t complaining.
BY Hein Ko Soe
The government has announced plans to lift a ban on live cattle exports but industry sources say ordinary farmers are unlikely to benefit until restrictions on transporting cattle are also removed.
BY Htun Khaing
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Online shopping is taking off in Myanmar but there’s concern that consumers will become victims of unsafe products and false advertising unless the industry is regulated.
BY Su Myat Mon
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Activists in northern Shan State have been fighting for years to protect a culturally and environmentally important mountain range but face opposition from Tatmadaw-aligned militias – and a company linked to the speaker of Myanmar’s national parliament.
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