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Facebook Campaign in Kayin State Against Coal Power Plant
KAYIN – Facebook users have been changing their profile pictures to be part of a mass campaign that says ‘‘In Karen State No Coal”. Local people and civil society organisations oppose plans for a...
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Oway digitizes Myanmar’s taxi market
The Global New Light of Myanmar Daily spoke with U Nay Aung, founder and chief executive officer of Oway Ride, one of a number of mobile application-based transportation service company in Myanmar...
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Garment sector earned nearly US$400 million
Myanmar earned nearly US$400 million from garment sector exports in the past three months, according to the official figures of the Commerce Ministry. This represents a $100 million increase over the...
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KBZ wins Best Bank in Myanmar from Finance Asia
In the ceremony for the best banks of 2017 from different Asian countries held by London based Finance Asia on 29 June, KBZ bank won the Country Awards for Achievement 2017: Best Bank in Myanmar,...
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New buses will run 20 routes
New Chinese buses bought by Yangon regional government will run on 20 bus routes operated by the Yangon Urban Public Transport Company (YUPT), according to Dr Maung Aung, secretary of the Yangon...
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State capital and major city in Chin State embrace industrial zones
Industrial zones will be built in two major cities in Chin State – Hakha and Paletwa, and local and foreign investment will be welcome, according to a state minister. U Salai I Thakin, Chin state...
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Thailand Mulls Casino Legislation, But Restoring Democracy Takes Priority
Thailand’s politicos have long harbored an interest in legalizing casinos and there is a very real sense they will take the plunge soon, although probably not before the much-anticipated general...
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Toll to be Collected Via Card System in Mandalay
Tolls collected by the Directorate of Road Transport under the Ministry of Construction in Mandalay will be collected using a card system. The card system will be managed by the Mandalay City...
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Japanese Businesses Express no Interest in Dawei or Kyaukphyu SEZ
Interview with Katsuji Nakagawa from the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Myanmar Japanese businesses have not indicated any interest in Dawei SEZ or Kyaukphyu SEZ, and see the lack of...
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Ban Lifted on Going to Malaysia for Work
Myanmar has lifted a six-month ban on sending workers to Malaysia, a senior labour official said, as the country struggles with influx of tens of thousands of returning migrants from neighbouring...
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AccorHotels & LP Holding Partnership Brings Three New Hotels to Myanmar
NEW DELHI: AccorHotels and LP Holding have signed a joint agreement to develop three new hotels in Myanmar. The partnership will see the opening of Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort in the second quarter...
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Google maps traffic congestion check available for Myanmar
Google Maps has added in traffic information functionality for Yangon and Mandalay where it would highlight and color code routes that were congested or otherwise. It uses a tri-color system, with red...
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Myanmar tycoon says economy neglected by Suu Kyi’s government
Myanmar tycoon Serge Pun, one of the wealthiest men in Asia, said on Thursday the government led by Aung San Suu Kyi has neglected the nation’s much-needed economic reform. Pun, head of...
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NongHyup Finance Myanmar considers capital increase for expansion
This is the third of a series highlighting Korean banks’ operations in Southeast Asian countries. NongHyup Finance Myanmar is considering raising capital to finance its expansion in the region, said...
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Mitsubishi Chemical to market drinking water systems in Myanmar
YANGON — Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings will begin selling a river water treatment system to the private and public sectors in Myanmar, where economic growth is expected to drive demand for safe...
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Sumitomo begins direct imports of Hino vehicles to Myanmar
YANGON — Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corp. is now bringing commercial vehicles made by Hino Motors into Myanmar, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for dump trucks and other products for...
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Sri Lanka to Consider Myanmar as One of the Possible Suppliers of 100,000 MT...
July 06, Colombo: Following a first round of assessment, Sri Lanka has decided to take a closer look at four international rice suppliers to meet its urgent market needs, Minister of Industry and...
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AJK Surgical Strikes Planned After Success in Myanmar: Parrikar
NEW DELHI: The Indian army was readied for its disputed surgical strikes inside Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) because an Indian TV anchor had needled the Modi government to take on Pakistan the way it...
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Uber Appoints Woman as First GM of Myanmar
Uber has appointed Daw Ei Phyu Lwin, effective Monday, July 3, as General Manager of its local operations, marking another major milestone in Myanmar. The appointment comes nearly two months after it...
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Kyaiktiyo Cable Car Set for Sept Launch
Over 80 per cent of the Kyaiktiyo cable car project is finished, according to Han Jung Seuk, project manager of Sky Asia, the company behind the project. Han Jung Seuk said: “Although we expected it...
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