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The closure of Myanmar’s last independent newspaper marks a new milestone in the country’s political descent
Mar 18, 2021
The Yunnan-based company has been criticised as secretive as some question whether it is equipped to run such a project
Jul 7, 2020
With large gatherings banned, campaigns will shift focus to Myanmar’s 22 million social media users, raising new questions for election commission
Jun 30, 2020
Government plan to close all camps leaves IDPs vulnerable to landmines, land grabs and fighting
Jun 9, 2020
With businesses closed and travel restricted, tens of thousands are running out of food, money and options
May 14, 2020
Facing high infection risk, many have moved to temporary dwellings to keep loved ones safe
Apr 29, 2020
Loan scheme equals less than 0.1% of GDP, compared to nearly 10% in neighbouring countries
Apr 28, 2020
Myanmar Now investigation finds waste collectors selling used syringes and intravenous drips to be made into household goods
Apr 2, 2020
Residents accuse local cement factory of coal pollution, but expert says more testing is needed
Mar 2, 2020
Integrated fish farming may be toxic, but farmers say banning it will raise prices and put people out of work
Feb 26, 2020
Seven-year tax holiday is meant to encourage investment, but a mining consortium already stands to make enormous amounts without the incentive
Feb 14, 2020
Pregnancy labour laws go ignored by garment factory owners, leaving female workers in perilous positions
Jan 13, 2020
Hopes that microfinance would lift Myanmar out of poverty also being stymied by sluggish economy and oversupply, says leading economist
Jan 7, 2020
