Traditional practice is often misunderstood by Western observers who regard them as ugly
Malaysian, Thai lawmakers seek inclusive talks, preparations for refugees
MiG-29 jets and Mi-35 helicopter gunships operating along Thai border
Relocation seen as sign of appeasement amid increasing rebel attacks
From Indonesia to Myanmar, China's 2018 import ban fed an already critical domestic waste problem
3D-printed replacement arms change lives amid raging conflict
KNU to take on administration of trading hub as Thai foreign minister visits
Two officers ranked among the regime's top 5 are targeted in country's south
Joint venture records $690m in doubtful receivables due to forex restriction
Minister says plane carried documents, country can take 100,000 more refugees
Evacuation from trade hub Myawaddy highlights military regime's growing losses
Regional diplomats welcome 'strategic' appointment of Julie Bishop
With HQ and base targeted, military's mouthpiece says 'fortunately' no casualties
Potential recruits' departures drive national currency to near-record weakness
Most deaths and maimings in regions with worst fighting, says UNICEF
Beijing urges Myanmar forces and armed groups to end fighting
Draft, service outages and sanctions threaten stability of industry
Beijing-driven clampdown on Myanmar could force regional crime shift
Group protecting turf in major crime center along Thai border, says expert
Myanmar conflict leads to growing supply and falling prices for deadly stimulant
Regime prioritizes combating growing resistance by ethnic minority armed groups
Beijing's reluctance to engage with regime leaves room for international consensus
Bitter family feud imperils one of most historic buildings in Yangon
Hong Kong operator makes first post-COVID profit but greater China a strain
Explosions targeting military-linked companies draw conflict closer to foreigners