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.
BY Frontier
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.
BY Frontier
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.
BY Frontier
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The Ethnic Affairs Minister has criticised his lawmaker daughter for successfully proposing a Mon State bridge be named after Bogyoke Aung San.
In a change from the past, the Union Election Commission appointed following the government transition nearly a year ago is winning praise from some political parties as they prepare for by-elections on April 1.
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In a sense, the current media scandals involving online defamation suits and conflicts of interest illustrate how far things have come.
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The founders behind one of Myanmar’s first virtual reality companies believe the technology could help improve the country’s outdated education system.
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