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Economy

Myanmar, Japan see promise, problems in economic zone

Workers come from across Yangon to work at the SEZ site in Thilawa. (Photos by Steve Tickner)

THILAWA, Myanmar -- The Thilawa Special Economic Zone might be just a 45-minute drive from downtown Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city and commercial hub, but the Japanese presence is unmissable.

     Outside the site offices -- an island of prefabricated shelters surrounded by acres of upturned earth -- a row of six flags dries in the breeze after a short downpour. The yellow, green and red of Myanmar alternates with Japan's unmistakable red sun on a white background.

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