The regime's sudden decision has hobbled Myanmar citizens seeking better lives overseas and risks depriving migrant workers of legal protections, with rights groups suspecting a ploy to target dissidents.
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The regime's sudden decision has hobbled Myanmar citizens seeking better lives overseas and risks depriving migrant workers of legal protections, with rights groups suspecting a ploy to target dissidents.
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Seizing Myanmar’s borders with Bangladesh and India has become central to the Arakan Army’s dream of autonomy and has driven its strategy during times of war and peace.
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An increasing number of Myanmar people are selling kidneys as a quick-fix solution to poverty and debt, with many donors going to India for transplants and telling lies to have them approved.
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Ko Ye Tun Naung is gunning for a medal in Rio this summer, where he is an outside bet for a podium finish in two pistol shooting events.
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With Western banks largely forced to watch from the sidelines, their Asian rivals are moving full steam ahead in Myanmar.
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A special program developed by Phandeeyar is set to help smart young tech entrepreneurs with viable ideas take advantage of rich opportunities for IT products and services.
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The liberalisation of vehicle imports that began under the previous government needs reform, including a decision on whether to continue to allow right-hand-drive cars into the country.
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