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Rare Earth Minerals: Exposing Hidden Inequities Behind Green Energy
Rare earth elements (REEs) refer to the seventeen elements that possess distinctive magnetic and electrochemical properties crucial for advanced technologies, particularly those in artificial intelligence and green energy products. Since the Paris Agreement, countries that have agreed to limit global temperature to 1.5°C have sought ways to decarbonize their industries. Most of the renewable energy…
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Zei The and the Wet Market: The Economic Power of Burmese Women
The Invisible Backbone of the Market Long before “entrepreneurship” entered academic vocabulary, Burmese women were already practicing it daily. In pre-modern Myanmar, the “zei the” or “စျေးသည်” stood at the center of the informal economy, quietly sustaining households and circulating capital. Women dominated local markets, selling rice, vegetables, fish, textiles, and daily necessities. Markets were…
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Bawi Thawng to Joshua Van: Myanmar Crowns its First UFC Flyweight Champion in
On December 6, 2025, Myanmar entered global sports history. Joshua Van, born Bawi Thawng in Chin State, defeated Alexandre Pantoja to become the UFC Flyweight Champion, marking the first time a Myanmar-born athlete has held a UFC title. His victory represents more than a championship belt. It signals recognition, representation, and the arrival of Myanmar…
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Personal Reflection: Social Media Usage in Teens
In a society that prizes constant progression and endless productivity, I forgot how to slow down and cherish the simple joys around me. Evening walks in my neighbourhood, joking in class, and my dad’s laughter—their absence taught me a painful lesson to treasure every moment before they’re gone. Mistaking unrealistic social media standards for a…
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Under One Flame: The Games That Unite Southeast Asia
A Flame That Symbolizes Unity Now and again, that flickering flame leaps distances — set grasses aflame after long stretches, then passed along soundlessly through open hands. The shine of early-season matchups are more than just rivalry – its weight. What drives the Southeast Asian Games (also known as SEA Games) is something in common. Nations do not…
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Thailand/Cambodia Border Conflict Stemmed from Decade-Long Tensions
On July 24, simmering tensions over Thailand and Cambodia’s border dispute exploded into a battle at the border, the most intense one in over a decade. According to Thai authorities, a total of twelve civilians––including an eight-year-old and a fifteen-year-old––were killed amid the clash. Shortly after, Thailand closed its border with Cambodia, while Cambodia accused…
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Okja: Film Analysis: Showcasing Humanity’s Mistreatment of Animals
Though perceived as a satirical film mocking modern socio-political conflicts, Bong Joon’s 2007 Okja film has layers of undertones that sheds light on normalised occurrences in the existing capitalist realm of our world. The star of the film Okja – a genetically modified super pig – raised by Mija in the Korean countryside, was selected…
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Seeking a Better Life: The Struggles and Hopes of Burmese Migration to Thailand
Migration has always been a key part of human history, driven by the quest for better living conditions and opportunities. For many Burmese people, moving to Thailand has become a significant option due to urgent issues such as health problems, lack of educational access, economic struggles, and cultural ties. This movement reflects not only the…
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