Economy
ANZ to open Myanmar office in 2013

ANZ to open Myanmar office in 2013

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. plans to open an office in Myanmar early next year, the first Australian bank to enter the long-isolated Southeast Asian country…

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Experts urge changes to Myanmar telecom bill

Information-technology experts and entrepreneurs have proposed amendments to Myanmar’s telecommunications bill that was made public last month. Khun Oo, president of the Myanmar Computer Federation, said the information…

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NTT Data eyes ICT potential in Myanmar

NTT Data, the IT services arm of Japan’s NTT Group, has pegged its presence and future growth in burgeoning Myanmar to its recently-opened offshore development center, as well…

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Brunei in talks with Myanmar on concessions

Brunei has begun talks with Myanmar to look into the possibility of working with the country in regards to offshore concessions that they have to offer, Borneo Bulletin…

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Business

Myanmar to hold utility jade, gems, pearl sales

Myanmar to hold utility jade, gems, pearl sales

Myanmar will hold utility jade, gems and pearl sales on Sunday in Nay Pyi Taw,…

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Intel to Ship Processors to Myanmar

Intel to Ship Processors to Myanmar

Semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corp. has set up a distribution channel in Myanmar, the latest in…

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Myanmar’s new sex magazine

A new monthly magazine filled with erotic images from front cover to back has hit…

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National

Myanmar still near bottom of corruption rankings in 2012 despite reforms

A year of unprecedented reforms has had no impact on Myanmar’s standings in Transparency International’s latest index on corruption in the public sector. TrustLaw in its report quoting…

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Myanmar To Work For Prevention, Control Of HIV/AIDS

Myanmar will work closely with regional and international partners for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the country, China’s Xinhua news agency said quoting official media’s report on…

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Myanmar govt asks Suu Kyi to investigate mine dispute

Myanmar’s president asked opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday to head an investigation into the planned expansion of a copper mine that has led to evictions…

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Ex-prisoners start taxi service in Myanmar

As traffic inches forward in the oppressive heat, it can be easy for tempers to flare. But there is one group of drivers here who have more patience…

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Sports

Myanmar to Stage Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Festival in 2013

Myanmar to Stage Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Festival in 2013

The ITF announced today that it has appointed the Tennis Federation of Myanmar as host of the 2013 Davis Cup by…

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ASEAN-India car rally to pass through Myanmar

The car racers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India car rally will enter Myanmar on December 11, passing through…

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Myanmar author explores new literary freedom

Myanmar author explores new literary freedom

As Myanmar’s censors loosen their grip, one of the…

Jason Mraz to play free outdoor concert in Myanmar

Jason Mraz to play free outdoor concert in Myanmar

Jason Mraz will play a free outdoor concert in…

Bones Will Crow

This is the first anthology of contemporary Burmese poets…

Burmaland Episode 6: Stay on the island, The End

Burmaland: The Rainy Season, follows two individuals traveling through…

Swedish premier meets Thein Sein

Swedish premier meets Thein Sein

Myanmar President Thein Sein received a delegation led by…

Suu Kyi’s Diwali visit, a trip down memory lane

Suu Kyi’s Diwali visit, a trip down memory lane

A lengthy programme showcasing India as a country on…

Myanmarese in new Delhi excited about Suu Kyi’s visit

The Myanmar community here is all agog about pro-democracy…

New Zealand Prime Minister’s visit to Myanmar

New Zealand Prime Minister’s visit to Myanmar

By Staff John Key, the Prime Minister of New…

In Burma, the people hunger for change in an otherworldly nation that only the tourists find charming

As fond as westerners may be of the otherworldly…

US Can’t Squeeze China Out Of Myanmar

That was the message that China sought to convey…

Wooing old customers anew

Chinese companies’ investments in Myanmar are facing huge challenges.…

Mines protest exposes Myanmar dilemma

Scores of protesters including Buddhist monks and local villagers…

At Burmese dissident’s cafe – a taste of politics and salad

Myat Thu knew early that he was destined as…

Experience traditional English High Tea in exotic Myanmar

Experience traditional English High Tea in exotic Myanmar

More than 60 years after the British were chased…

In Myanmar, True Comfort in the Food

In Myanmar, True Comfort in the Food

Canadian photographer and writer Naomi Duguid traveled to Myanmar…

Rivers of Flavor

Rivers of Flavor

For decades, Myanmar’s military dictatorship has isolated the Southeast…

Tourists trickle into western Myanmar to see its history, undeterred by sectarian strife

It was dusk in a corner of Myanmar recently…

Travel in Myanmar still has its quirks

Travelling to Myanmar is a bit strenuous. There are…

Yoma announces multi million dollar hotel complex in Yangon

Yoma announces multi million dollar hotel complex in Yangon

Myanmar based Yoma Strategic Holding is to develop $350million…

Myanmar a hit amongst American cruise tourists

Myanmar a hit amongst American cruise tourists

More than 2,000 Americans are expected to travel to…

Aviation

British farmer hunts buried Spitfires in Myanmar

A British farmer and flying enthusiast who has spent the past 16 years scouring the jungles of Myanmar believes he has finally found what he was searching…

November 30, 2012Comments Off

Banking & Finance

Siam Commercial Bank to expand in Myanmar

Siam Commercial Bank will begin expanding its footprint across the region in anticipation of greater business opportunities and competitive pressures with the launch of the Asean Economic…

November 23, 2012Comments Off

Companies & Markets

Frost & Sullivan: Future is Bright for Myanmar

Frost & Sullivan is optimistic on the future growth for Myanmar as the country is an untapped new frontier at the crossroads of India, China and South…

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Construction

Burma’s building boom threatens its architectural heritage

Activists fear historic buildings are being razed in the rush to capitalise on political reforms and the surging economy Decades of isolation from the international community, economic…

December 2, 2012Comments Off

Mining

Myanmar investigation commission meets on copper mining project

The Investigation Commission for Letpadaungtaung Copper Mining Project held a coordination meeting in Myanmar’s new capital of Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday, stressing the need for public…

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Arts & Culture

Burmaland Episode 5: All about Bagan

Burmaland: The Rainy Season, follows two individuals traveling through South East Asia around Myanmar and Thailand. On the road for 26 days and filmed on location in…

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Healthcare

Medicines from India in high demand in Myanmar

India has emerged as the major exporter of medicines into Myanmar. According to reports, Myanmar imported medicine worth a total of US$89 million from three neighboring countries…

November 5, 2012Comments Off

Oil & Gas

Myanmar to earn US$ 30 million per year leasing land for pipeline

Myanmar hopes to earn about US$ 36.81m per year for a period of 30 years by leasing its land (US$ 13.81m) to China to operate a pipeline…

November 16, 2012Comments Off