Author: Jessica Mudditt

Inside Sembawang Quarantine in Singapore

A few weeks ago I wrote an opinion piece for The Guardian about bringing our cat Butters to Australia from Myanmar via Singapore. I thought it

The Kitchen opens in Parramatta

I went to the opening of a new restaurant in Parramatta last week called The Kitchen, which is run by a Filipino-Indian duo called Rex

Reap what you sew

Published in Red Bull Amaphiko on 24 October 2016 In a country such as Myanmar where two-thirds of the population live below the poverty line,

Myanmar’s beauty market poised for growth

Myanmar’s cosmetics market is expected to grow significantly in coming years, however consumer sophistication and spending power remains low compared with many countries in the region.

Father’s Office brings community pub culture to Myanmar

Hnin Yee Htun opened up a bar in downtown Yangon a little over six months ago and has already had her fair share of ups and downs in starting a new business. However she’s well-placed to face the vicissitudes of life with a smile on her face, because the 27-year-old is no stranger to drama.

‘Paddy to plate’ rice report launched

Rice expert Daphne Khin Swe Swe Aye said that the government’s ad hoc policies of the past have held back the sector and contributed to high poverty rates amongst Myanmar’s agriculture workers.