Myanmar’s economy is forecast to shrink by 18% as it grapples with the coronavirus and the political turmoil unleashed by a coup, the World Bank said Monday. The contracting economy threatens millions …
EU sanctions no ‘silver bullet’ against Myanmar’s illegal timber trade, experts say
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on a state-owned timber enterprise in Myanmar following the coup in February, as part of an international effort targeting businesses whose profits are …
Myanmar facing economic calamity from coup and COVID: World Bank
The World Bank has warned in a new report that Myanmar faces severe economic losses and a doubling of poverty as a result of the combined impact of the coup and COVID-19, with the military regime …
Myanmar facing economic calamity from coup and COVID: World Bank
The World Bank has warned in a new report that Myanmar faces severe economic losses and a doubling of poverty as a result of the combined impact of the coup and COVID-19, with the military regime …
World Bank forecasts 18% annual decline for Myanmar’s economy
Myanmar’s economy is expected to contract by 18% this year amid deepening political turmoil following the Feb. 1 military takeover and the rapid rise of a third wave of COVID-19, according to new …
World Bank forecasts 18% annual decline for Myanmar’s economy
Myanmar’s economy is expected to contract by 18% this year amid deepening political turmoil following the Feb. 1 military takeover and the rapid rise of a third wave of COVID-19, according to new …
Jailed by Myanmar junta, Oz economist ‘faces Covid risk’
The wife of Australian economist Sean Turnell has issued an appeal pleading with the Myanmar military authorities to release her husband as a serious threat of Covid was affecting the colonial-era …
As coup and Covid batter Myanmar, India’s Northeast faces influx and infection risk
Mizoram and Mainpur are bearing the brunt of the refugee crisis in the absence of proper mechanism to handle it. Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga recently urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help …
American executive who returned to Myanmar forced to flee—again
Chris Tun came back as a democratic transition was under way and foreign companies took interest. A military coup brought the new era to a sudden end.
American executive who returned to Myanmar forced to flee—again
Chris Tun came back as a democratic transition was under way and foreign companies took interest. A military coup brought the new era to a sudden end.