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Myanmar Insights (English Language)

Comprehensive English-language analysis of Myanmar's business, technology, and history.

Myanmar Insights (English Language)

Comprehensive English-language analysis of Myanmar's business, technology, and history.

Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Feb 14, 2025 The First Aircraft Hijacking in Myanmar
The First Aircraft Hijacking in Myanmar

In 1954, a historic aircraft hijacking took place in Myanmar that would be recorded as the first of its kind not only in the country but also in world history. This Hollywood action movie-like incident occurred in Myanmar just nine years after World War II. It is often referred to

Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Jan 20, 2025 The Man Who Declined to Become Myanmar's First President
The Man Who Declined to Become Myanmar's First President

Whether in global or Myanmar politics, throughout history, positions and power have always been objects of desire. The wars and human casualties caused by the pursuit of power and positions are clearly evident in history. In today's world, even for a position as modest as ward administrator, people

The Journey of Myanmar's Baptist Missionary - Judson
Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Feb 22, 2025 The Journey of Myanmar's Baptist Missionary - Judson

The Judson Chapel at Yangon University has been so famous that it has been featured in many songs. For example, in the song "They Know" by stereo singer Kaiser: "If only Judson could speak, he would tell... how much I loved, he knows best, my dearest."

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Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Feb 22, 2025 The Journey of Myanmar's Baptist Missionary - Judson
The Journey of Myanmar's Baptist Missionary - Judson

The Judson Chapel at Yangon University has been so famous that it has been featured in many songs. For example, in the song "They Know" by stereo singer Kaiser: "If only Judson could speak, he would tell... how much I loved, he knows best, my dearest."

by Y3A
Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Feb 14, 2025 The First Aircraft Hijacking in Myanmar
The First Aircraft Hijacking in Myanmar

In 1954, a historic aircraft hijacking took place in Myanmar that would be recorded as the first of its kind not only in the country but also in world history. This Hollywood action movie-like incident occurred in Myanmar just nine years after World War II. It is often referred to

by Y3A
Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Jan 20, 2025 The Man Who Declined to Become Myanmar's First President
The Man Who Declined to Become Myanmar's First President

Whether in global or Myanmar politics, throughout history, positions and power have always been objects of desire. The wars and human casualties caused by the pursuit of power and positions are clearly evident in history. In today's world, even for a position as modest as ward administrator, people

by Y3A
Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Jan 05, 2025 U Sat Su: The Chinese Businessman Who Shaped Myanmar's Independence
U Sat Su: The Chinese Businessman Who Shaped Myanmar's Independence

Among the wealthy Chinese businessmen in colonial Burma, Lim Chin Tsong, Chan Ma Phee, and Aw Boon Haw were well-known names. Their fame came from their established businesses and public philanthropy. However, there was a unique businessman who stood out differently among the colonial political elite and Chinese, Indian, Karen,

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Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Dec 26, 2024 The Diverse Ethnic Groups of Myanmar
The Diverse Ethnic Groups of Myanmar

Myanmar is a country where diverse ethnic groups coexist harmoniously. Throughout the nation, you can find different ethnicities and their distinct cultures. This article will help you understand the fundamental aspects of these groups, including their regional environments, historical backgrounds, religious beliefs, and languages. According to government records, Myanmar has

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Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Dec 09, 2024 Myanmar's First Democratic Text - The Rajadhammasangaha
Myanmar's First Democratic Text - The Rajadhammasangaha

U Boe Hlaing, the last Yaw Minister of the Konbaung Dynasty, contributed a significant treatise to Myanmar's history. This work is known as the Rajadhammasangaha. Pagan Wunhtauk Minister U Tin describes this text as "a treatise to counsel King Thibaw." Some scholars refer to it as

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Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Nov 29, 2024 Understanding Myanmar Politics: A Historical Overview
Understanding Myanmar Politics: A Historical Overview

If you're getting a headache trying to understand Myanmar's complex political changes, you're not alone. With its long national history, hundreds of ethnic groups, dozens of armed organizations, hundreds of political parties, and military-dominated past, understanding this country's history is truly challenging.

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Myanmar Insights (English Language)   -   Nov 27, 2024 The Taunggyi Balloon Festival: Myanmar's Floating Legacy
The Taunggyi Balloon Festival: Myanmar's Floating Legacy

While you might have seen massive hot air balloons before, the ones at the Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival are unlike any others you've encountered. There's something uniquely magical about watching these enormous illuminated balloons ascend into the sky on a cool night, accompanied by the rhythmic beats

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