ADB estimates that tourism will account for 8.4 percent and 8.3 percent of GDP in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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Two men electrocuted at Inle pagoda festival
Organisers of the Hpaung Daw U Pagoda Festival in Shan State said the incident would not affect the event, held annually on Inle Lake.
The future of Inle Lake
Locals living on Inle Lake in Shan State say the changing climate and rise in severe droughts combined with deforestation in the area are contributing to the deterioration of the…
Burma's largest coal project still poses a major health hazard, say residents
Residents of Tigyit in Shan State say a nearby coal project continues to endanger their health.
Burma ‘2015 Destination of the Year’, says TTG
Burma has been declared ‘2015 Destination of the Year’ by TTG Asia, but DVB have known all along where to find the hidden gems! Here’s some of our tips.
Discovering Inle street food
DVB reporter Ko Htwe finds some of Burma’s best food situated around Inle Lake, a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve located in southern Shan State.