Skyrocketing Prices of School Supplies Hit Myanmar Families Ahead of New Academic Year
As the new academic year approaches in June, Myanmar families face a severe surge in school supply costs. With notebook prices nearing 20,000 kyats per dozen, parents are struggling. Analysts attribute the inflation to import restrictions and rising logistics costs, threatening the accessibility of education for many.
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