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Yangon
![Myanmar Coup: The View From Yangon Myanmar Coup: The View From Yangon](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-11-13.jpg)
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 Protests Against Military Coup Sweep Myanmar’s Yangon](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-09-22.jpg)
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 In Myanmar, Hunger Overshadows COVID-19 for Yangon’s Poorest](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-11.jpg)
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 Myanmar's Amazing Modernization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-21_13-50-39.jpg)
Myanmar's Amazing Modernization
By Olaf Schuelke
Myanmar's rapid transformation, as seen in the commercial capital of Yangon.
![Relics of Rangoon Relics of Rangoon](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-05_10-13-45.jpg)
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 Myanmar Shelves Projects](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/sizes/thumbnail/4539_5243993a3004c.jpg)
Myanmar Shelves Projects
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Local authorities suspend work on several projects citing cultural heritage concerns.
![The World of Yangon’s Tire-Cutters The World of Yangon’s Tire-Cutters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-02_02-15-49.jpg)
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? Can India Catch Up With China in Myanmar?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-16_10-36-48.jpg)
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 Preserving Indian Heritage in Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-03-03_12-45-00.jpg)
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 More Than 30 Dead and Dozens Missing After Philippine Earthquake](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/sizes/thumbnail/18308_528096e64e9ff.jpg)
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 Myanmar Facing Massive Inflation Before Economy Really Gets Going](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/3379_5243912b400d4.jpg)
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? Myanmar: Bust to Boom or Bust to Bust?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/894_5242ab0c73f49.jpg)
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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