- Opinion
Myanmar faces deepening crisis as global oil shock bites
A surge in global fuel prices is exposing Myanmar’s fragile economy, with thin reserves, a weakening currency, and limited options for relief under military rule
- News
Darkness will continue to fall: Myanmar’s intractable electricity crisis
While Myanmar has abundant energy resources, it is the most energy-poor country among its neighbours and ranks near the bottom globally in terms of per capita electricity consumption
- In-Depth
Can Myanmar’s economy rebound after the Sagaing earthquake?
Even for a legitimate, internationally recognised government the prospects for recovery would be bleak after the quake, which dealt a heavy blow to an economy already made fragile by years of frequent power outages, plummeting productivity, and monetary mismanagement
- Opinion
Why Min Aung Hlaing’s industrial policy is bound to fail
Despite his emphasis on supporting small businesses, the junta chief has done nothing to create the conditions they need to thrive
- Analysis
Myanmar’s post-coup economy is heading for a reckoning
Nearly two years after seizing power, the military has pushed the country’s economy to its limits