Myanmar Crisis
As Myanmar starts military draft, many flee the country
Potential recruits' departures drive national currency to near-record weakness
Economy
Crime
U.S. charges Japanese crime leader with nuclear materials trafficking
With Myanmar used as transit point, substances were expected to be used by Iran
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's shadow government pressures overseas job agencies
NUG threatens to prosecute companies that tax 'remittances to benefit the junta'
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's garment industry shows signs of a shakeout
Workers move to other plants or overseas in search of better pay
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar imposes new income tax on workers abroad
Employers worry payments would help fund military regime
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar and China's CITIC to resume stalled deepwater port project
Site envisioned as Beijing's gateway to Indian Ocean under Belt and Road
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar economy to stagnate as fighting escalates at border
World Bank warns conflict in north disrupts vital trade routes with China
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime ups minimum wage by 20% amid inflation
First increase since 2021 forced by currency depreciation, soaring prices
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's fight to tame inflation sows turmoil over cooking oil
Shortages, tainted products spring up under military's price controls
Myanmar Crisis
In Myanmar, Chinese and Thai companies fill economic vacuum
As Western businesses exit country, investments come from friendly nations
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military tightens grip on power but vexed by public backlash
Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's crisis will 'permanently' scar economy, World Bank warns
Wages are falling as unemployment rises under military regime
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar interventions threaten to create 3 forex rates
Military government cracks down on black-market trades to stem weakening of kyat
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar suspends U.N. access to cyclone-hit Rakhine region
Halt of aid seen bringing more suffering to people, including Rohingya
Ukraine war
Russia 'buying back' arms parts exported to Myanmar and India
Reimports appear aimed at improving weapons for use in Ukraine war
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Climate Change
Children in Vietnam, Philippines face high climate risks: report
UNICEF urges countries to develop infrastructure to minimize impact
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar clashes stall completion of Southeast Asia economic corridor
Fighting along border with Thailand drives shipping costs to soar 50%
International relations
ASEAN urges cool heads on South China Sea as summit ends
Indonesia's Jokowi laments 'no significant progress' on Myanmar crisis
Myanmar Crisis
Nestle to exit Myanmar production by shutting down plant
Food giant joins other multinationals leaving the country amid instability
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar citizens eye escape to Thailand to avoid conflict at home
Strife-torn country pushing out the weary looking for peace of mind
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Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar economy to grow 3%, but far less than 2020: World Bank
Inflation, supply shortages show military's failure to regain business confidence
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar opium production nearly doubles to 9-year high: U.N.
Economic and security challenges push farmers to grow illicit crop as prices soar
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's urban hangouts recover as people tire of politics
Young people stressed by social unrest seek solace among friends
Belt and Road
China carves path to Indian Ocean with Myanmar rail network
Expanding Belt and Road economic corridor opens new possibilities for trade