The New York Times – Film:
He was captured by the Japanese in Singapore and was one of thousands of prisoners whose hardships were the basis for the film “The Bridge on the River Kwai.”
Category: Myanmar
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Lynn Lynn’s Journey From Rocker to Dissecting Myanmar’s Coup in Film
The New York Times – Music:
Lynn Lynn was a musical idol when he volunteered in 2015 to protect the life of Myanmar’s new civilian leader. Forced to flee after 2021’s coup, he has reinvented himself as a film director.
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When It Comes to Rubies, Is Mozambique the New Star?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The $34.8 million auction price for a gem discovered in the East African country has the jewelry industry buzzing.
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Who Made Your World Cup Jersey?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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Phyo Zeya Thaw, Burmese Pro-democracy Rapper, 41, Is Executed
The New York Times – Music:
The hip-hop star became a democracy activist in military-ruled Myanmar, and then a lawmaker. After the latest military coup, he joined the resistance, and was hanged for it.
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More Asian Countries Slowly Reopen to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
The easing of restrictions comes as the holiday travel season is about to begin.