Myanmar to host ASEAN meetings in several cities
November 27, 2013
Myanmar is planning to host ASEAN related meetings next year in various cities while serving as chair of the ASEAN bloc of nations in 2014, according to the Ministry of…
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World Bank starts investment survey on Myanmar
The World Bank has begun a survey of more than 1300 companies to help identify barriers to doing business in Myanmar, it announced in Yangon on November 25. One of…
Myanmar, Mongolia move closer
Myanmar and Mongolia issued a joint statement on November 21 as Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj ended his three-day state visit to Myanmar, Mizzima reported. Presidents of both countries underlined that…
EU vows to build partnership with Myanmar
The European Union (EU) has vowed to build economic and political partnership with Myanmar and cooperate in the areas of establishing industries and small and medium enterprises (SME), setting standard…
Bill Clinton on surprise trip to Myanmar
Former US President Bill Clinton arrived in Myanmar on November 14 on a surprise trip and met with Myanmar political parties at the Myanmar Peace Centre (MPC) in Yangon. “The…
Myanmar scraps plans to raise electricity rates
The Myanmar government has decided to put off plans to raise electricity rates following a plea from parliament and public protests over the abrupt increase and steep new charges, a…
East Timor remains on ASEAN waiting list
Aspiring ASEAN member East Timor appears likely to remain on the outside for at least another year, as Myanmar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the tiny country has not yet…
Southeast Asia Games: Concerns over power, safety
Lacking confidence in Myanmar’s power supply system, the country’s Ministry of Sports has said it will use generators for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games,…
AmCham opens Myanmar chapter
The American Chamber of Commerce launched its Myanmar chapter in Yangon at the end of October, the US Embassy said in a statement. The US government welcomed the move and…
Myanmar public company to sell shares to public soon
A Myanmar public company, which is one of the two Myanmar companies formed in joint venture with two Japanese counterparts to develop the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the…
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