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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Now that Myanmar is well and truly connected, 2017 is set to be all about the content.
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The Ministry of Social Welfare plans to introduce a by-law that will require businesses to allocate two percent of their jobs to people with disabilities or face heavy fines – but some question whether the target is realistic, or even advisable.
BY Su Myat Mon
None of the 15 Myanmar players made the halfway cut of the tournament, which was won by Australian tour rookie Todd Sinnot.
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