Myanmar News
Myanmar Workers to Push for Higher Minimum Wage 29 November 2019 The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar (CTUM) is bringing a proposal to raise the minimum wage from 4,800 kyats (US$3.19) to 7,200 kyats per day to the National Committee for the Minimum Wage. The CTUM recently conducted surveys in Yangon, Bago, Mandalay, Sagaing […]
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Myanmar’s new Yangon City – A controversial blueprint Myanmar pins hopes on brand new city to entice foreign investment and jobs, but must respond to concerns about transparency and sea-level rise It’s summer and Yangon is scorching hot. The hotel air-conditioning shuts down as it does several times a day due to electricity shortages. Shops […]
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Myanmar builds new Surbung Airport in mountainous northwestern Chin state 26 November 2019 Myanmar is building an airport in the far-flung mountainous Falam township of Chin state to bring more tourists to the region. the Department of Civil Aviation has said. The authorities are using a state budget of 19.93 billion kyats (13.28 million U.S. […]
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Thailand’s state-run Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) faces competition in bids to operate large power plants 21 November 2019 Egat‘s Khanom power plant in Nakhon Sri Thammarat. A tentative plan aims to deregulate power generation in Thailand. Thailand‘s power-generating capacity will be deregulated in the near future, meaning the state-run Electricity Generating Authority of […]
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Thailand hopes to have bullet trains running by 2023 17 November 2019 After years of delays and much debate, it’s finally happening. Bullet trains are coming to Thailand. With one project under construction, another approved and others being considered, many in the country are questioning whether high-speed rail (HSR) will be the right fit for […]
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Myanmar Lighthouse Club – Yangon Branch – 27 November 2019 “Brunch Society”, 7-9 pm Dear Members, Please note the Lighthouse Club – Yangon branch event will be held at the “Brunch Society” at 33B Pyidaungzu Yeiktha Street, Dagon Township, on 27th November at 7pm. Thank you. All are welcome. Contact: nawannieaung AT meinhardt.net Event flyer:
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Gulf-PTT inks Eastern Economic Corridor [EEC] development deal for Thailand’s Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate phase 3 project 01 October 2019 The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) signed an agreement with Gulf MTP LNG Terminal, a joint venture of Gulf Energy Development Public Co Ltd (Gulf) and PTT Tank Terminal, on Tuesday (Oct. 1) […]
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Myanma Railways seeks consultants to supervise the US$700 million Yoma Central project 31 October 2019 Staff at the state railway enterprise say they lack the expertise to supervise the US$700 million Yoma Central project and need to bring in consultants to monitor the quality and cost of work. STATE-OWNED Myanma Railways plans to hire consultants […]
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Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts reveals global expansion plans Thailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts has announced a strategic five-year development plan that will see its global portfolio grow to over 130 hotels in more than 50 countries by the end of 2022. According to the Centara’s official statement, the company will see a number of […]
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GE eyes expansion in Myanmar energy, healthcare sectors 30 October 2019 GE, the high-tech energy, health and aviation equipment provider, has plans to expand its reach in the Myanmar energy and healthcare sectors. “Myanmar has huge potential in terms of revenue and orders for GE. Myanmar needs healthcare and a lot of electricity. There are […]
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