Category: Myanmar
Yatai IHG May Seek to Co-opt Myanmar Government Officials Through Dubious Connections
The planned US$15-billion city is a collaboration between a Myanmar military-backed armed group and aHong Kong-registered company.
A master ox cart make in Myanmar keeps his ancient craft rolling in a motorized world
Each wooden cart made in U Than Win’s workshop is a month-long jigsaw of 140 parts. But Chinese tractors are replacing his durable creations.
Land reform: A vote-winner for the NLD
Myanmar’s land laws are a hodgepodge of disparate and often conflicting regulations introduced by previous ruling regimes.
Beloved gemstone now symbol of environmental tragedy in Myanmar
Beloved in China, where they can sell for more than gold. But they are a symbol of tragedy and suffering for the people who live and work in the country’s mines.
Myanmar’s stumbling Dawei SEZ takes another step forward despite COVID-19
The stumbling progress of the Dawei SEZ shows the consequences of top-down development that doesn’t have support among local communities.
First-ever survey of white-bellied herons spells doom for these birds
The world’s second-largest heron, found in parts of India, Bhutan, Myanmar and China is critically endangered due to dams and other human activities.
Energy Projects Must Be Part of Burma’s Peace Negotiations
“Mega-projects are located in the conflict zones. If these projects continue, armed conflict is unavoidable.”
Chinese Companies Flocking to Southern Myanmar’s Industrial Complex Megaproject
Planning to transform Dawei into Southeast Asia’s largest industrial and trade complex, the 196-sq.-km project includes a deep seaport and is expected be a potential boon.