It’s fair to say the Balthazar Building in central Yangon has seen better days. The rails are rusted, the Italian marble floors are cracked and the birdcage elevator hasn’t worked in more than 40 ...

YANGON: On the western bank of the muddy Hlaing River, development and prosperity is a distant view. It can be seen across the expanse of water in the rising apartment blocks, office buildings and ...

FeatureLe Monde managed to visit Myanmar's largest city despite the war. The city has lost none of its buzz, our journalist reports. Yet, beneath the festive atmosphere, many residents are pessimistic ...