The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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The People’s Defence Force has suffered a major symbolic setback by losing control of the first town it seized – accusing the Myanmar military of destroying Kawlin in order to reclaim it – but its troops vow to fight on.
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As the military regime targets places of worship to break popular support for the resistance, Catholic communities caught up in the conflict are being denied the consolations of their religion.
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Malaysia is encouraging undocumented migrants to hand themselves in on the promise to repatriate rather than detain them, but many Myanmar migrants fear being arrested on their return or forced to serve in the military.
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Foreign firms seeking to capitalise on Myanmar’s booming garment sector will be travelling to the country for an exhibition targeting local manufacturers later this week.
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New free-to-air ‘content providers’ will deliver greater viewing options when they launch television channels in early 2018 but they may also face challenges from a contracting advertising market and government interference.
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A brief introduction to Myanmar’s royal city, cultural capital – and city of seconds.
New channels will deliver greater viewing options when they launch television channels next year but they may face challenges from government interference.
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Better organisation, more investment and regular bouts broadcast live on TV to generate advertising revenue are among the changes needed to make bare-knuckle traditional lethwei boxing as popular as other codes.
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In order to develop a more business-friendly environment in the country, authorities must focus on enhancing the institutional framework – especially improving access to credit.
Foreign journalists have used drones in Myanmar and not been arrested, raising speculation over the real reasons for the recent jail sentences imposed on a Singaporean, a Malaysian and two citizens by a court in the capital.
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