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Thant Myint-U: ‘The Number One Challenge is De-Isolation’
RANGOON — With a new government still almost six weeks from taking power, The Irrawaddy’s founding editor-in-chief Aung Zaw speaks with author and founder of the Yangon Heritage Trust Thant Myint-U on...
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MPT, JTEC Joint Venture signs contract for communications network improvement.
A CONTRACT for consulting services was signed yesterday between Myanma Posts and Telecommunications- MPT, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and JTEC Joint Venture for the...
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Thai’s BOI to open branches in Myanmar and Indonesia in push for investment...
THE BOARD of Investment plans to open branches in Myanmar and Indonesia next year as a priority measure to encourage Thai companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises in particular, to invest...
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Land Prices in Kyaukphyu SEZ Shoot Up
Strong demand from local businesspeople has seen the prices of land plots in Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) shot up, realtors from Rakhine state said. Average price of farming land per acre...
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Comprehensive Auto Insurance Still a Hard Sell
Approximately 20 percent of vehicle owners have bought a comprehensive coverage insurance policy despite the rising number of motor vehicles used for transportation. According to the state-run...
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Fourth Telco Operator to be Named in Mid-2016
The government expects to select the fourth telecommunication operator in the months of June or July, an official said. U Chit Wai, deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Communications and...
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Thai Investors Lured to Open Airline, Hotel Projects in Myanmar, Cambodia
Thai investors are being encouraged to open airline and hotel projects to support tourist industry in Myanmar and Cambodia, said Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Korbkarn Watanawrangkura. Myanmar and...
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Real Estate Market Revives Over New Bago Airport Project
Real estate market has revived in Bago region as a new international airport project was to be signed, according to an official report. The Bago real estate market went cold during 2015 but the...
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Myanmar backpedals on Bagan climbing ban
Myanmar has backpedalled on a ban on climbing temples at the tourist hot spot of Bagan, following fears visitors would no longer be able to enjoy the ancient capital’s famed sunsets. YANGON: Myanmar...
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Amid transition, Myanmar’s Senior General emerges from the shadows
Like many of his generation, the head of Myanmar’s powerful military is a recent but enthusiastic convert to Facebook. On his profile background picture, the commander-in-chief gives a “thumbs up”...
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Industrious Myeik: Gateway to an island paradise
Even amid all the tourist glories of Myanmar, the town of Myeik is a diamond in the rough. Long neglected under the military regime, Myeik seduces the first tourists to find their way here. Between...
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India setting up 9 border trade points with Myanmar
Keen to boost border trade between Northeast India and the neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, the Indian government is setting up nine border haats or markets along the border with Myanmar, a top...
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Jovago Seeks Local Partner Hotels in Chin State
Online hotel booking site Jovago, backed by Rocket Internet and Ooredoo, said it is looking for partner hotels in Chin state as the northwestern state attracts increasing number of visitors. “Our...
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Myanmar expects entry of more US businesses
Representatives of US companies have become frequent guests at the Myanmar Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry these days as they explore business opportunities in the long-isolated...
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Taiwan, Myanmar to hold second bilateral business council meeting
Taipei, Feb. 23 (CNA) Taiwan and Myanmar are scheduled to have their second joint business council meeting in the first half of 2016 to explore opportunities for strengthened bilateral economic ties,...
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Emirates to launch Yangon and Hanoi flights
Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon and Hanoi starting August 3, 2016. Utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration, this new route will strengthen...
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Young Burmese Game-Changers Make Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30 Asia’
RANGOON — Eight Burmese innovators are among Forbes’ first ever “30 Under 30 Asia,” which spotlights inspiring young leaders in various industries across the region. Forbes claims to be the world’s...
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IFC Pledges US$10 Million to Agri-Business Myanma Awba
RANGOON — The International Finance Corporation (IFC) on Tuesday pledged US$10 million to local agri-business Myanma Awba, according to the IFC website. The additional funds are intended to jump...
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Medics to submit ‘Parkway’ petition
Health-care sources say doctors and other medical professionals will submit a petition against the decision by the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) to lease out...
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