Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar regime ups minimum wage by 20% amid inflation
First increase since 2021 forced by currency depreciation, soaring prices
Economy
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's fight to tame inflation sows turmoil over cooking oil
Shortages, tainted products spring up under military's price controls
Myanmar Crisis
In Myanmar, Chinese and Thai companies fill economic vacuum
As Western businesses exit country, investments come from friendly nations
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military tightens grip on power but vexed by public backlash
Government again delays general election by extending state of emergency
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's crisis will 'permanently' scar economy, World Bank warns
Wages are falling as unemployment rises under military regime
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar interventions threaten to create 3 forex rates
Military government cracks down on black-market trades to stem weakening of kyat
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar suspends U.N. access to cyclone-hit Rakhine region
Halt of aid seen bringing more suffering to people, including Rohingya
Ukraine war
Russia 'buying back' arms parts exported to Myanmar and India
Reimports appear aimed at improving weapons for use in Ukraine war
Climate Change
Children in Vietnam, Philippines face high climate risks: report
UNICEF urges countries to develop infrastructure to minimize impact
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar clashes stall completion of Southeast Asia economic corridor
Fighting along border with Thailand drives shipping costs to soar 50%
International relations
ASEAN urges cool heads on South China Sea as summit ends
Indonesia's Jokowi laments 'no significant progress' on Myanmar crisis
Myanmar Crisis
Nestle to exit Myanmar production by shutting down plant
Food giant joins other multinationals leaving the country amid instability
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar citizens eye escape to Thailand to avoid conflict at home
Strife-torn country pushing out the weary looking for peace of mind
Asia Insight
Myanmar economy hobbled by military rule despite garment boom
Reliance on fewer foreign partners limits economic recovery prospects
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar economy to grow 3%, but far less than 2020: World Bank
Inflation, supply shortages show military's failure to regain business confidence
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar opium production nearly doubles to 9-year high: U.N.
Economic and security challenges push farmers to grow illicit crop as prices soar
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar's urban hangouts recover as people tire of politics
Young people stressed by social unrest seek solace among friends
Belt and Road
China carves path to Indian Ocean with Myanmar rail network
Expanding Belt and Road economic corridor opens new possibilities for trade
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar citizens would bear brunt of potential FATF blacklisting
Move would squeeze foreign aid; experts warn of 'detrimental consequences'
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar faces blacklisting risk by global financial crime watchdog
FATF's designation could further dent the regime's economic credentials
Ukraine war
Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar deepen Russia ties to blunt economic woes
Southeast Asia nations seen giving Moscow breathing room on sanctions
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar plans $200m currency intervention to fight inflation
Local currency kyat slides nearly 40% in August as fuel prices climb
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar inflation crushing consumers since military takeover
Rice prices have surged more than 40% while exorbitant gas costs hit transport
Economy
Myanmar economy to grow 3% as recovery lags: World Bank
Prepandemic activity unlikely to return soon despite weaker-than-expected COVID hit
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revokes foreign company exemption from currency rules
International businesses need to convert deposits into kyat, central bank says