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.
Myanmar: Report raises allegations of labour and land rights violations against Malaysian company, Stark Prestige; company did not respond
A report raised serious allegations against Myanmar Stark Prestige Plantation Company (MSSP), a Malaysian company. These report alleges that: (1) MSPP activities have caused severe negative social and …
While the virus devours Myanmar, the junta wages war on doctors
It was an act of appalling vengefulness, even by the standards of the junta that has inflicted terror on Myanmar since seizing power in a coup on February 1.As the Delta coronavirus variant ripped …
Swimmer sacrifices Olympics dream in stand against Myanmar’s junta
Melbourne swimmer Win Htet Oo says pulling out was an ‘easy decision to make’ and a small price to pay …