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Myanmar telecommunications
October 21, 2022
Myanmar Is the Leading Edge of Digital Authoritarianism in Southeast Asia
By Gerard McDermott
The military junta is introducing Southeast Asia to the Chinese model of state surveillance and information control.
September 02, 2021
Months After Coup, Myanmar Accelerates Toward Surveillance State
By Estey Chen
Since the February coup, the country's military government has clamped down on communications technologies.
July 09, 2021
Norway’s Telenor Sells Myanmar Telecoms Operation to Lebanese Firm
By Sebastian Strangio
The buyer was M1 Group, a Beirut-based firm with links to Myanmar's military.
July 05, 2021
Myanmar Junta Bars Foreign Telecom Executives From Exiting the Country
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement followed reports that the Norwegian telecom operator Telenor was considering selling off its Myanmar operation.
May 06, 2021
Under Military Rule, Myanmar Has Retreated to the Keypad Phone Age
By Aika Sato
Given the protest movement's reliance on social media, the military junta has begun executing random smartphone spot checks.
May 05, 2021
Norway’s Telenor Writes Off its Myanmar Operation Amid Crisis
By Sebastian Strangio
The firm cited a "worsening of economic and business environment outlook and a deteriorating security and human rights situation."
November 18, 2016
Myanmar’s Opening: Doing Business in Asia’s Final Frontier
By Edward Parker
Myanmar looks to be on the path to a prosperous future and a fast-growing, dynamic economy.
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