An executive order by United States President Donald Trump has halted foreign aid programmes around the world, sowing chaos among the humanitarian community and its beneficiaries in Myanmar and Thailand.
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An executive order by United States President Donald Trump has halted foreign aid programmes around the world, sowing chaos among the humanitarian community and its beneficiaries in Myanmar and Thailand.
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Min Aung Hlaing has been thrown a lifeline by China and is now under pressure to show results, but his planned election is growing less feasible by the day.
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Regime authorities appear to be increasingly abducting young men on the street or during household inspections to boost the number of military conscripts, while families and activists say bribes are no longer enough to free them.
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Trading and stock prices are sinking on Myanmar’s stock exchange and a review of disclosure statements reveals issues with transparency, dividend yields and executive compensation.
The challenges facing Myanmar in meeting demand for power are less about technical skill or knowledge than building consensus behind a viable electrification policy.
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Drivers are long used to being ripped off by government and private fuel stations, but recent changes to investment rules could soon shake up the market.
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Rumours about Muslim men project blame for the stagnation of military rule.
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