Southeast Asia

Battling big brother

From professional journalists to bloggers and musicians, citizens are paying a high price for voicing unconformist opinions
By Sacha Passi • Dec 17, 2012

Myanmar culture

One chop shop: Myanmar’s women raise cash through hair

For struggling women, a trip to the hairdresser can provide a crucial lifeline
By Peter Janssen • Nov 27, 2012

Etched in time: Chin women

Their faces marked with intricate tattoos, an older generation of Chin women embody a dying art of ritual in one of the country’s most isolated and persecuted states. Photographer Brent Lewin captures their story
By Brent Lewin • Oct 11, 2012

Business

The real thing: Coca Cola returns to Myanmar

The race to quench Southeast Asia’s thirst is on, but can Coca-Cola create enough fizz in the soft drink market?
By Philippe Beco • Aug 05, 2012

Myanmar arts

A spirited way of life: the Taungbyone festival

Myanmar's most raucous festival, where gay spirit mediums rule the roost
By Douglas Long • Aug 03, 2012

Gimme shelter

As a new Myanmar emerges, the battle rages on for the inhabitants of Kachin, its northernmost state. Thousands of civilians have been displaced and ethnic troops have taken up arms once more to defend their homeland from government forces. Photographer Narciso Contreras captures their story
By Narciso Contreras • Jun 18, 2012

State Violence

War on Myanmar’s women

With the constitution relegating women to second-class citizens and the national army increasingly employing sexualised violence as a weapon of subjugation, Myanmar is still very much a military man’s world
By Charlie Lancaster • Jun 08, 2012

Politics

Changing of the guard: Portrait of Shwe Mann

From military heavyweight to champion for change, Shwe Mann is tipped to take Myanmar’s top political spot
By Sacha Passi • Jun 06, 2012