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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Introduced in 2013, Myanmar’s Tourist Police Force has grown to nearly 400 officers, but they can’t be found at some tourist scam hotspots and lack the powers to investigate crime.
BY Hein Ko Soe
Off-limits to foreign visitors for years, Mogok, a town renowned for its precious stones, sits ready to benefit from the country’s tourism boom.
BY Thomas Kean
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Identified by yellow construction helmets, volunteer traffic attendants are doing their best to keep Yangon roads free of jams in places not served by an under-resourced traffic police force.
BY Htun Khaing
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