My Southeast Asia with Dr Farish: Borders & Beyond
In the debut episode, historian Dr Farish Noor explores the historic fluidity of Southeast Asia’s borders. He visits Yangon, the Thai-Malaysian border and the … source
Ad Spending Interview: Calvin Soh, Ninety Nine Percent
We have reported on the advertising trends in five countries – China, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, and the US. For more, we are joined in by advertising veteran … source
20 Dec 2013: Interview with Saiyidah Aisyah
It’s a historic moment – as Saiyidah Aisyah wins Singapore’s first-ever individual SEA Games gold in rowing. The gold medallist joins us in studio to share her … source
VICE News Daily: Mexico Bans Circus Animal Performances
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: lawmakers in Myanmar make it harder for Buddhist women to marry outside … source
MYANMAR: Aung San Suu Kyi says media should exercise greater responsibility in reporting
Opposition leader and Member of Parliament Aung San Suu Kyi stated that media practitioners in Myanmar need to exercise greater responsibility in their … source
MYANMAR: Thousands displaced by civil conflicts
Civil conflicts in the last two years have left some 100000 people displaced in Kachin and northern Shan States in Myanmar. According to the United Nations … source
MYANMAR: Market potential for boutique hotels in Yangon
According to industry players, Myanmar’s commercial city, Yangon, should consider repurposing or refurbishing existing buildings into hotels. Many said it will … source
MYANMAR: Calls for economic reform from top business leaders
Myanmar’s top corporate leaders have called on the government to develop a roadmap to help local businesses navigate the new investment environment. source
Across Borders with Dr Farish – Episode 5: Myanmar – Bangladesh
Host Farish Noor explores the troubled border region between Myanmar and Bangladesh, where ethnic Rohingyas find themselves unwanted on either side. source
BUSINESS Interview: Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards
Yoma CEO Andrew Rickards talks about the firm’s latest ventures in Myanmar and how it intends to profit from these deals. source