Downside risks dominate Myanmar’s economic outlook due to both internal and external factors, including natural disasters, the Rakhine crisis, global trade policy uncertainty and the economic slowdown in China.
Category: Myanmar
Myanmar Angers Coal Region Residents by Extending Life of Polluting Chinese-run Mine
The coal-fired power plant has exceeded land use specifications, severely polluted the local environment, and jeopardized their health and their livelihoods.
Peace through development: China’s experiment in Myanmar
Recurring conflict and military stalemate in northern Myanmar have prompted China to embark on a bold experiment – one with implications that Nay Pyi Taw might not yet even comprehend.
Villagers block staff promoting dam on Myanmar’s Nam Ma River
“Please do not come to meet us. We do not welcome you. We local villagers do not want to discuss this with you. We don’t want the dam building. We only want peace,” said Sai Pee, Nam Ma village chairman.
Marine parks in Mekong Region get Asean heritage nod
Three parks in Thailand were designated, two in Vietnam and one in Myanmar.
How China Pushes Its Agenda In Myanmar Media
China has asserted its economic power with energy and infrastructure projects across Myanmar, fueling local opposition to the superpower’s efforts to tap the country’s resources.
Yangon Region government to sell seized land to compensated farmers
The plots were previously seized by the government, and compensation had not been awarded to their original owners. To compensate the original farmland owners, the lands are being sold again.
Govt asks Norwegian vessel to continue marine research
In the ship’s latest visit last year, the marine experts measured fish resources, water quality and microplastic concentration along Myanmar’s coast.