With the Tatmadaw chief reaching retirement age this year, some speculate that a fresh face could achieve a détente with the NLD – but the appointment process itself could hold the key to better civil-military relations.
With the Tatmadaw chief reaching retirement age this year, some speculate that a fresh face could achieve a détente with the NLD – but the appointment process itself could hold the key to better civil-military relations.
Informal migration from Myanmar is being blamed for the recent resurgence of COVID-19 that has left Thailand in lockdown and prompted Thai authorities to step up security along the 2,400-kilometre frontier.
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A free ambulance service staffed by dedicated volunteers is providing transport for some of Yangon’s neediest people.
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There’s something odd about the Ministry of Rail Transportation’s tendering system and the way it spends taxpayers’ money.
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In a growing market that’s hungry to try new tech products it’s essential that they are easy to access and make a strong first impression.
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