Sunday, January 15, 2017

The Irrawaddy Magazine

The Irrawaddy Magazine


Local Start-Ups Strive to Stand Out

Posted: 14 Jan 2017 06:21 PM PST

Start-ups in Burma vie for business, overcoming financial obstacles and trying to stand out in a rapidly changing country.

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National News

National News


Yangon’s elusive ‘affordable housing’ promise leaves city residents disenchanted

Posted: 13 Jan 2017 12:46 AM PST

As more and more people in Yangon chase fewer and fewer available homes, pressures are growing on the government to offer affordable housing and accessible financing methods, say urban planning experts. Nearly 80 percent of Yangon's population rent their homes.