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Myanmar's beer battle rages amid rumor and confusion- Nikkei Asian Review

Myanmar's beer battle rages amid rumor and confusion- Nikkei Asian Review

nikkei.com — YANGON -- Shortly before dark in the heart of Yangon's bustling Chinatown, the neon signs for dozens of beer stations flicker to life. Until recently, the signs almost exclusively advertised the ubiquitous Myanmar Beer, but new logos have appeared on the street, representing the rapid changes in the country's beer market.
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Lost in transition: Justice for the disappeared

Lost in transition: Justice for the disappeared

Frontier Myanmar — The relatives of former political prisoners who died in custody want recognition for their suffering but the government does not appear to be listening.
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How can Rakhine move forward?

How can Rakhine move forward?

Frontier Myanmar — Development is regarded as key to resolving the complex situation in Rakhine State, and greater sensitivity by international actors will also help to reduce tension and misunderstandings
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Following Theroux

Following Theroux

Frontier Myanmar — Writer Paul Theroux visited Myanmar in the 1970s while gathering material for The Great Railway Bazaar. Following in his footsteps decades later, little has changed on Myanmar’s railways.
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The struggle for women's equality

The struggle for women's equality

Frontier Myanmar — As Myanmar changes, some things stay the same for women.ng her in the face.
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'Myanmar's movie industry is like an old house that has nearly collapsed'

'Myanmar's movie industry is like an old house that has nearly collapsed'

Frontier Myanmar — Before Socialist rule, Myanmar (then Burma) had its golden age of cinema. Then the military rulers recognised how movies could be used as a propaganda tool, almost entirely destroying the industry. As Myanmar emerges, there are those hoping to return the movie industry to its former glory.
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The smiling octogenarian and his misunderstood disease

The smiling octogenarian and his misunderstood disease

Frontier Myanmar — I spent three days in the Christian Leprosy Hospital in Mawlamyine getting to know the staff and some of the patients. Mr Silver was the most enjoyable interview subject I have ever had.
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One last drink: Methanol poisoning

One last drink: Methanol poisoning

Southeast Asia Globe — A look at the number of cases of deaths by methanol poisoning from illicit alcohol in Indonesia.
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