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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There seems to be little doubt that a reshuffle of government ministers is on the horizon, as the NLD seeks to respond to criticism that it is underperforming.
A brief history of the wars that led to the fall of the Burmese monarchy and the imposition of British colonial rule.
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A planned law to protect women could see the repeal of some sections of four controversial laws enacted by the previous government, a prospect that has angered nationalist leaders.
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Obsessing with the exchange rate and imposing bureaucratic measures will only stall reforms.
Nationalist leaders are in uproar over a planned law to protect women, which could see the partial repeal of four controversial laws enacted by the previous government.
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