Singapore | Images of an Australian economist getting a COVID-19 vaccine in a Myanmar prison show just how far the South-east Asian nation has retreated in less than six months.
Since Myanmar’s military, the Tatmadaw, seized control on February 1, liquidity and jobs have dried up and capital has fled. In recent weeks an overwhelming wave of COVID-19 infections has further derailed services and reduced output.
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Emma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
