Myanmar Crisis
As Myanmar starts military draft, many flee the country
Potential recruits' departures drive national currency to near-record weakness
With Myanmar used as transit point, substances were expected to be used by Iran
NUG threatens to prosecute companies that tax 'remittances to benefit the junta'
Workers move to other plants or overseas in search of better pay
Employers worry payments would help fund military regime
Site envisioned as Beijing's gateway to Indian Ocean under Belt and Road
World Bank warns conflict in north disrupts vital trade routes with China
First increase since 2021 forced by currency depreciation, soaring prices
Shortages, tainted products spring up under military's price controls
As Western businesses exit country, investments come from friendly nations
Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency
Wages are falling as unemployment rises under military regime
Military government cracks down on black-market trades to stem weakening of kyat
Halt of aid seen bringing more suffering to people, including Rohingya
Reimports appear aimed at improving weapons for use in Ukraine war
UNICEF urges countries to develop infrastructure to minimize impact
Fighting along border with Thailand drives shipping costs to soar 50%
Indonesia's Jokowi laments 'no significant progress' on Myanmar crisis
Food giant joins other multinationals leaving the country amid instability
Strife-torn country pushing out the weary looking for peace of mind
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
Inflation, supply shortages show military's failure to regain business confidence
Economic and security challenges push farmers to grow illicit crop as prices soar
Young people stressed by social unrest seek solace among friends
Expanding Belt and Road economic corridor opens new possibilities for trade
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