Recent construction on militarised islands off Myanmar has sent the media into a tizzy, but despite rampant speculation, experts say it’s unlikely China is behind it, though India may still have cause for concern.
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Recent construction on militarised islands off Myanmar has sent the media into a tizzy, but despite rampant speculation, experts say it’s unlikely China is behind it, though India may still have cause for concern.
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Following the devastation of Cyclone Mocha, the Arakan Army says it will work with the military regime to help people in Rakhine, but that cooperative spirit appears to be one-sided, with the junta still facing accusations of holding up aid for political purposes.
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Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.
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Integrating some of the startup mentality and practices into legacy businesses can leave them better able to cope in the face of new competition.
BY Rita Nguyen
What happens when a Burmese tourist goes to America?
It’s been a whirlwind two years since you launched back in 2014. What’s the single biggest challenge Ooredoo has faced in entering the Myanmar market?
BY Thomas Kean
Ooredoo Myanmar CEO Rene Meza on his company’s efforts to catch up with MPT and Telenor, and why there is still plenty of growth potential in the Myanmar market.
BY Thomas Kean
In time, a serious discussion will need to take place about what a federal Myanmar might look like.
Fred Hochberg, the chairman of the United States Export-Import Bank – a government agency that supports US investment and trade – discusses the need for financial reform, his bank’s plans to work with the private sector and where the opportunities lie for US exporters.
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