myanmar



STORY OF THE DAY • Feb 26, 2015 • 3 min read

Poetry "Have I become stateless?"

By Nathan A. Thompson • Feb 26, 2015
The latest part of a Southeast Asia Globe series that shines a light on the region’s finest poetry – this month verse from Myanmar

STORY OF THE DAY • Nov 21, 2014 • 1 min read

Photography Image nation

By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Nov 21, 2014
From its people to its palaces, its rituals to its stunning natural beauty, Myanmar is a land of mystery and intrigue. Photographer Nathan Horton offers budding shutterbugs some insider tips for documenting their travels using a selection of his favourite frames from the Land of Golden Pagodas

STORY OF THE DAY • Oct 01, 2014 • 10 min read

Myanmar The end of the fairytale?

By Sebastian Strangio • Oct 01, 2014
With racial tensions soaring, doubts over the future of Aung San Suu Kyi and a challenging business environment, is the West’s love-in with the former pariah state finally over?

STORY OF THE DAY • Aug 08, 2014 • 8 min read

Chinatown Vice City: Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio • Aug 08, 2014
From flagrant prostitution to brazen wildlife hawking, Southeast Asia Globe explores one of the region’s most lawless towns

May 29, 2014 • 8 min read
Rehab Jail

The damage done

In Kachin State two battles are raging. While a bloody war with government troops continues, widespread drug addiction is proving just as destructive
By Carlos Sardiña Galache • May 29, 2014

May 21, 2014 • 7 min read
Football

Common goals

Myanmar’s female footballers battled prejudice as they developed their game, but the sport has provided empowerment and a bittersweet taste of glory
By Yola Verbruggen • May 21, 2014

Mar 03, 2014 • 6 min read
Shan Army

Partying for Panglong

Celebrating Shan National Day at the mountaintop headquarters of the Shan State Army-South
By Daniel Otis • Mar 03, 2014

Feb 13, 2014 • 5 min read

A shot in the dark

A ceasefire agreement between ethnic rebels and the government has paved the way for tourists to enter the isolated Karen state
By Brennan O'Connor • Feb 13, 2014

Jan 29, 2014 • 3 min read

The light from within

The new book 7 Days in Myanmar showcases a week in the life of this beguiling country through the lenses of the world’s top photographers
By Southeast Asia Globe editorial • Jan 29, 2014

Jan 08, 2014 • 4 min read

How Myanmar’s young women can get ahead

Myanmar has made steps towards reforming its education system, but there's a long road to travel before the country can catch up with the rest of Asia, particularly for women and girls.
By Pauline Chiou • Jan 08, 2014

Dec 09, 2013 • 6 min read
Digital Myanmar

Hip to be Squar

The launch of Myanmar’s first local-language social networking site is a sign of the digital times gripping the nation
By Bridget Di Certo • Dec 09, 2013

Dec 06, 2013 • 8 min read
Rainbow Myanmar

A quiet struggle

Myanmar’s LGBT community suffers abuse, stigma and the legacy of colonial and dictatorial rule. Slowly, however, it is mobilising and finding a voice
By Carlos Sardiña Galache • Dec 06, 2013