Originally expected to be a major COVID-19 hotspot, Taiwan has so far weathered the novel coronavirus’ high transmission rate with a stunning record. Streets in Taiwan, despite being less crowded, still see people strolling around and even queueing for bubble tea. Many business activities seem to continue as usual, though with extra caution and the […]
As a child, she fled violence. Now her fists could bring her stardom
June 24, 2019 by
Naw Phaw Law Eh was only 16 when she left her family and moved to Yangon. She arrived in the hectic metropolis with little more than the nickname “Eh Eh,” given to her by her mother, and some judo gear. Eh Eh migrated to join the judo program operated by the Myanmar Ministry of Sports. […]
Myanmar’s garment industry is poised to surge
July 28, 2014 by
Myanmar’s garment industry is expected to receive US$4 billion in foreign investment this year, following three consecutive year’s of record-breaking growth as the industry poises itself to become a major playing the global garment supply chain, officials and industry executives say. Aung Naing Oo, secretary of the newly revamped Myanmar Investment Commission, forecast that $4 […]
