The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
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The return of Rohingya militants to the state in recent years to fight the Arakan Army has led to a string of alleged abuses against civilians, and has imperilled relations with the Rakhine community.
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Responsible business advocate Vicky Bowman talks to Frontier about the motives and risks of a new law issued by the junta for private security services.
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An escalation of airstrikes on two Magway townships this year has hindered work at small-scale oil wells, which support the local economy and help fund the resistance, and sparked a race to build bomb shelters.
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Myanmar’s car market has seen substantial growth since reforms began in 2011, but a lack of clear government policy is leading to headaches for many car importers.
The possible introduction of a ban on logging has already affected the timber industry in Kayah State, where questions are being asked about the transparency of Myanma Timber Enterprise.
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The move in the Pyithu Hluttaw to cancel a controversial deal to build a private hospital on government land was in the public interest but will have alarmed investors.
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Solar-power plants are an obvious solution to Myanmar’s electricity shortage. They are faster to build than their fossil-fuel and hydropower alternatives and are cleaner and cheaper to operate.
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