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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The government’s decision to form committees to scrutinise land cases is a positive step, but they must be more than just a box-ticking exercise.
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The NLD has not only made little progress on the National Land Use Law, it has also shown little inclination to follow the policy.
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BY Thomas Kean
Eight years after the junta’s power minister declared that Rakhine State would be home to several major hydropower projects, residents still dream of a steady electricity supply.
The private sector has a key role to play in meeting Myanmar’s power needs but a lack of policy clarity and difficulty attaining sovereign guarantees has held back investment.
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Players hope the launch of a women’s football league will usher in a new era of success for the national team, which is busy preparing for the Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia in August.
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Players hope the launch of a women’s football league will usher in a new era of success for the national team.
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