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The currency crisis, and why we should brace for stagflation

The most likely outcome of the economic turmoil triggered by the coup is a period of slow economic growth and joblessness, even as inflation rises and the value of the kyat continues to slide against the US dollar.

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Opinion

The currency crisis, and why we should brace for stagflation

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News, Features

Fresh clashes in northern Shan open old wounds and displace thousands

An escalation in fighting between the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army and the Tatmadaw near the town of Mong Ko on the China border has emptied villages, while inflaming longstanding tensions over who controls the area.

BY Jaw Tu Hkawng, Jauman Naw & Emily Fishbein

News, Business, Features

Garment workers face a fresh threat: a boycott

As military repression ramps up, some trade unions and activists are calling on brands to boycott Myanmar’s garment sector – but not everyone believes the campaign will hit its intended target.

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Vitriol in cyberspace for celebrities who stayed silent

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Ko Kaung Htet, right, on a reporting trip with the Restoration Council of Shan State in 2016. (Sai Zaw Theik)

Missing in action: Stories of conflict

Photo Essays, Features, Culture

Ah Moon: Pushing the boundaries

Rising star Ah Moon shocks conservative Myanmar with her provocative, often sexy style. She hopes her new album will propel her to international stardom.

BY Hans Hulst

Affairs, Election 2015

The Lady’s legal challenge

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi issued a legal challenge to critics after being peppered with questions about race and religion during her campaign trip to Rakhine State.

BY Frontier

Photo Essays, Affairs

Down Syndrome: Dedicated mothers make a difference

A group of dedicated mothers has formed an association that aims to improve the quality of life of those with Down Syndrome and provide a supportive network for their careers.

BY Ann Wang

Business

Samsung Asia’s Irene Ng: ‘Myanmar is one of our fastest growing markets’

Samsung has been consolidating its presence in Myanmar since the change of government in 2011. Frontier spoke to Samsung Asia's Irene Ng about the company’s plans for the local market.

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Photo Essays, Features

Letpadaung: The struggle continues

The controversial Letpadaung copper mine near Monywa in Sagaing Region has turned dispossessed farmers into activists who are determined to keep fighting for their rights.

BY Lauren DeCicca & Jared Downing

Affairs, Election 2015

Myanmar’s digital election

A liberalization of Myanmar’s telecommunications sector has contributed to the arrival of new applications aimed at keeping voters informed in November’s election.

BY Kyaw Phone Kyaw & Mratt Kyaw Thu

Affairs, Election 2015

The Lady's legal challenge

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi issues a legal challenge to critics after being peppered with questions about race and religion during her campaign trip to Rakhine State.

BY Mratt Kyaw Thu

Sithu Aung Myint, Opinion

Two cheers for the ceasefire

The NCA may have been signed by only eight of 16 armed ethnic groups but the process that led to the agreement has been one of the government’s major achievements.

BY Sithu Aung Myint

Bizfeed, Business

India approves $450m bill for Kaladan project

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Opinion

The currency crisis, and why we should brace for stagflation

News, Business, Opinion

The economics behind Min Aung Hlaing’s grand delusions

Opinion

Finding fault lines within the Tatmadaw

Opinion

Myanmar: Failed State or failed nation?

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Podcast: Military accused of using human shields in conflict areas

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Video: Myanmar’s disabled fight COVID-19

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Video: Medical volunteers on the frontlines

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Podcast: Military accused of multiple massacres in Sagaing

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Podcast: Military accused of using human shields in conflict areas

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Video: Myanmar’s disabled fight COVID-19

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Video: Medical volunteers on the frontlines

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Podcast: Military accused of multiple massacres in Sagaing

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Volume 6, Issue 18

January 27, 2021

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Editorial, Opinion

Myanmar enters 2021 with more friends than foes

The early delivery of vaccines is one of the many boons of the country’s geopolitics, but to really take advantage, Myanmar must bury the legacy of its isolationist past.

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Will the Kayin BGF go quietly?

The Kayin State Border Guard Force has come under intense pressure from the Tatmadaw over its extensive, controversial business interests and there’s concern the ultimatum could trigger fresh hostilities in one of the country’s most war-torn areas.

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