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20 Oct 2020

Will the Real Union Election Commission Please Stand up?

Moe Thuzar

Recent decisions by Myanmar’s election commission put it in the 8 November election spotlight.

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14 Oct 2020

Myanmar: Social Media Holds Little Sway on Voting Patterns

Moe Thuzar

A recent pre-election survey has confirmed the conventional wisdom that voter attitudes are entrenched and will be influenced little by the barrage of social media campaigns.

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12 Oct 2020

Covid-19 or Not, Myanmar Will Go to the Polls as Scheduled

Nyi Nyi Kyaw

Despite a wave of Covid-19 infections in the country, in particular in Yangon, the authorities are determined that the 8 November polls will be conducted as scheduled.

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3 Aug 2020

Myanmar’s 2020 Elections: The State of Play

Moe Thuzar

With the 2020 elections looming, the National League for Democracy looks set to bag an electoral majority again. This may not deter other parties from poking holes in the NLD’s performance legitimacy

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22 Jul 2020

Cashless Society in Myanmar: Still A Long Way to Go

Su-Ann Oh

Myanmar has taken some decisive steps towards cashless payments, particularly in a time of the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are still some obstacles to be overcome before the country becomes a cashless society.

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14 Jul 2020

Myanmar’s Elections: Blacking Out from a Clash Between “Red” and “Green”

Nyi Nyi Kyaw

Myanmar’s November elections are still a way away, but partisan warfare between the so-called “reds” and “greens” has already erupted on Facebook.

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1 Jul 2020

Call for Coalition Government in Myanmar Is Premature

Nyi Nyi Kyaw

Some political parties have called on the ruling National League for Democracy to form a coalition government come the November polls. Such a tactic is premature.

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2 Jun 2020

The Advent of Cashless Transactions in Myanmar: Cash is (Still) King

Su-Ann Oh

The advent of Covid-19 is accelerating the trend towards a cashless society and driving the growth of e-commerce around the world. How will this pan out in Myanmar given the low uptake of e-commerce and mobile financial technology in the country? E-commerce in Myanmar is in its early infancy. It was valued at only US$6...

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12 May 2020

Covid-19 in Myanmar: Conflict, Ceasefire, Conciliation?

Su-Ann Oh

A nationwide ceasefire could generate long-term dividends, and even a stable peace.

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11 May 2020

Covid-19 in Myanmar: From Social Distancing to Political Distancing?

Nyi Nyi Kyaw

The ongoing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in Myanmar means that social distancing measures will continue indefinitely. This means that political distancing in the run-up to upcoming polls might rear its head.

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