Myanmar's crisis will 'permanently' scar economy, World Bank warns

Wages are falling as unemployment rises under military regime

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The military's takeover of Myanmar in February 2021, and the ensuing policy distortions and violence, have put a deep dent in the economy. (Source photos by Reuters and AP) 

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer, and GWEN ROBINSON, Nikkei Asia editor-at-large

TAIPEI/BANGKOK -- Myanmar's economy faces "permanent" damage from distorted policies and the intensifying crisis since the military takeover on Feb. 1, 2021, the World Bank warns in a new report.

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