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Yangon
Myanmar Coup: The View From Yangon
By Hugh Bohane
Residents in Myanmar express their alarm, anger, and sense of deja vu over the February 1 coup.
Protests Against Military Coup Sweep Myanmar’s Yangon
By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Portraits of a pensive nation.
In Myanmar, Hunger Overshadows COVID-19 for Yangon’s Poorest
By Lorcan Lovett
Myanmar's lockdown will hit the urban poor hard. That's inspiring charitable donation -- and labor strikes.
Myanmar's Amazing Modernization
By Olaf Schuelke
Myanmar's rapid transformation, as seen in the commercial capital of Yangon.
Relics of Rangoon
By Philip J. Heijmans
A new book presents some of the most overlooked buildings of Myanmar’s largest city.
Myanmar Shelves Projects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Local authorities suspend work on several projects citing cultural heritage concerns.
The World of Yangon’s Tire-Cutters
By Jacob Goldberg
A student documentary offers glimpse into a unique profession.
Can India Catch Up With China in Myanmar?
By Tridivesh Singh Maini
China has a powerful economic presence, but India has some historical and institutional strengths.
Preserving Indian Heritage in Myanmar
By Nava Thakuria
Yangon was once a center for India’s independence struggle. Can the heritage be preserved?
More Than 30 Dead and Dozens Missing After Philippine Earthquake
Also: Myanmar bombing spree, Malaysian ex-bureaucrat is dog’s best friend. Wednesday links.
Myanmar Facing Massive Inflation Before Economy Really Gets Going
Runaway rents are making life difficult for locals and expats alike.
Myanmar: Bust to Boom or Bust to Bust?
The changes taking place in Myanmar offer opportunity to foreign firms, but challenges remain.
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