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Vote vs Virus
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 05/10/2020
» Myanmar's national elections are set to go ahead in just over four weeks even though the country is reeling from a second wave of Covid-19 that shows no signs of abating any time soon.
Minister on a mission
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 09/07/2018
» Soe Win has been in his post for less than two months, but already there are significant signs that Myanmar's new finance minister is ready to deliver on the government's commitment to boost economic growth.
Myanmar confident of economic take-off this year
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/01/2018
» After nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems -- resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process -- the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front.
Myanmar intensifies strategic courtship of Beijing
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/04/2017
» Myanmar President Htin Kyaw is currently on an official six-day visit to China. This is his first trip to Myanmar's all-important northern neighbour, since he became president a year ago.