Interview

In the thick of it: A photojournalist in Myanmar’s southern front

Photojournalist Mar Naw reflects on his travels earlier this year through southern Myanmar, where he documented a largely overlooked theatre of war.

BY Frontier

Interview

Q&A: Karenni leader Khun Bedu is ‘determined to restore the people’s government’

The KNDF chair talks to Frontier about withstanding air strikes, unifying Karenni forces and building a parallel state government in one of Myanmar’s main conflict theatres.

BY Frontier

Interview

A day in the life of a Shwe Kokko scammer

Many workers brought to criminal hubs in Southeast Asia have no idea what they’re getting themselves into, but some are seeking a payday despite the risks. Frontier spoke to two workers – one in online gambling the other in online scams – about their daily lives, working conditions and what brought them to Shwe Kokko.

BY Frontier

Interview

Q&A: Kachin activist Sut Seng Htoi says ‘no issue should be censored or avoided’

The spokesperson of the Kachin State Civilian Movement discusses resource governance, resisting the patriarchy and the role of civil society in holding the Kachin Independence Organization to account.

BY Emily Fishbein

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Yathar Cho's U Wai Phyo: ‘We will put up a good fight’

Yathar Cho Industry leads the instant noodle market in Myanmar with its popular Yum Yum brand. When the second wave of investment begins after the elections foreign competitors will challenge the frontrunner. Frontier asked Yathar Cho Industry managing director U Wai Phyo, who is also vice-president of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, about reform, economic pessimism and Yum Yum’s flood relief.

BY Hans Hulst

Interview, Business

Thin Lei Win, Myanmar Now: ‘We’re not going to shy away from controversial topics’

Thin Lei Win has returned to the country after an illustrious career abroad to help set up Myanmar Now, a press agency supported by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

BY Hans Hulst

Interview, Business

Christina Win: 'There is definitely a big market for eco-friendly products'

Christina Win is the owner of Yangon Green Furniture. It is one of the few companies in Yangon making furniture from recycled and reclaimed timber and focusing on the domestic market. When Christina Win returned to Myanmar after living in Thailand, Israel, Australia and Singapore, she found it difficult to buy the furniture she wanted for her apartment. Trained as a jewellery designer, she began designing furniture in 2013 and the next year opened Yangon Green Furniture in a house built by her grandparents in Mayangone Township. Christina Win spoke to Frontier about her decision to use reclaimed timber, the challenges she faces in the market and the future of eco-friendly products in Myanmar.

BY Ann Wang

Interview, Business

Yathar Cho’s U Wai Phyo: ‘We will put up a good fight’

Yathar Cho Industry leads the instant noodle market in Myanmar with its popular Yum Yum brand. How is managing director U Wai Phyo preparing for the influx of foreign brands?

BY Hans Hulst

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