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Nan Lwin
The Irrawaddy

Nan Lwin is Senior Reporter at the English edition of The Irrawaddy.

The Irrawaddy's senior reporter Nan Lwin has written extensively on Myanmar's economic liberalization—both its pros and cons—as well as foreign direct investment, and the country's relationships with other nations through the lens of business, economic policies and strategic projects. A particular theme of her reporting has been China’s aggressive push into various economic sectors across Myanmar, and its socioeconomic impacts, as well as the neighboring country’s influence in Myanmar’s politics. Follow her in-depth coverage of these topics and current events.

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