Economy
“It Would Be Good if They Could Clear the Landmines Around Our Village”
InterviewBorder News AgencyMaungdaw, August 8. In Maungdaw Township, the Mro ethnic people rely on forests and mountains for their livelihood,...
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“Firewood Prices Were 200-300 Kyats a Stick; Now Everything Has Become Expensive”
InterviewBorder News AgencyMrauk-U, August 8. The civilian people in Arakan are facing and overcoming many difficulties, including challenges related to...
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“Rice Prices Must BeRaised Accordingly to Match Time, Season, and Region”
InterviewBorder News AgencyMrauk-U, August 8. Rakhine farmers are facing numerous difficulties and challenges, including the inability to sell their rice....
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Most Fishermen Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amidst Economic Hardships
Border News AgencyThandwe, August 2 Local residents from townships such as Thandwe, Gwa, and Kyaukphru, where the fishing industry is...
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Farmers Urgently Seek Fertilizer Assistance Amid Agricultural Struggles
Border News AgencyKyauktaw, July 29 Farmers from Arakan said that they are in need of fertilizers to support their agricultural...
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Arakan Authorities Standardize Internet Fees at 2,000 Kyats to Improve Public Access
Border News AgencyPonnakyun, July 17. The Arakan People's Revolutionary Government has reportedly set the internet usage fee at 2,000 kyats...
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“I Had to Set My Education Aside So My Family Could Have Food to Eat”
InterviewBorder News AgencyKyauktaw, July 7. Young students among the war-displaced population in Arakan have had to leave school and work...
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Prices of Basic Food and Essentials Rise Sharply in Arakan
Border News AgencyMrauk-U, July 6. Traders and local residents say that prices of fuel and essential food items have been...
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“I Really Do Need Support Whether It Comes from Any Organization”
InterviewBorder News AgencyMrauk-U, July 6. Although there are over 1.2 million acres of paddy fields in the Arakan region, farmers...
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“The Route from the Indian Side Has Also Become More Difficult”
InterviewBorder News AgencyKyauktaw, July 5. Locals say that commodity prices are rising because the roads used to transport goods into...
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