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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Whether for business, pleasure or to acquire a deeper understanding of Myanmar’s culture and society, an increasing number of foreigners are learning Burmese.
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Myanmar officials must refer to the oppressed Rohingya Muslim minority as "people who believe in Islam" rather than by their name as a UN rights envoy visits the country.
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A Dutch tattoo artist and his team have been in Myanmar as part of an innovative global project to publicise the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Yangon’s power infrastructure is decayed and disorganised. The city needs more power, but first it needs a grid that can handle it.
Thousands of Shan people converge on Chiang Mai each year for an auspicious, exuberant Buddhist rite of passage in which young boys are ordained as novice monks.
Yangon’s power infrastructure is decayed and disorganised. The city needs more power, but first it needs a grid that can handle it.
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