Myanmar News
Migrant workers in Thailand live harsh, but improving, reality Bangkok takes legal steps to retain vital laborers from neighboring countries 17 February 2019 The clusters of yellow shipping containers sitting on a bleak parcel of land on the dusty outskirts of Bangkok are a symbol of Thailand’s growing dependence on migrant workers. Children play among […]
Continue ReadingJapan-backed bridge project begins in Yangon 15 February 2019 Construction of a Japan-funded bridge in Myanmar, seen as a symbol of competing interests between China and Japan, kicked off Wednesday with a groundbreaking ceremony in Yangon, the country’s commercial capital. The bridge, funded by a ¥31 billion (K427.5 billion) low-interest loan from the Japan International […]
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Lighthouse Club – Yangon Branch – 27 February 2019 “Gallery Bar”, Sule Shangri-La Hotel, 7-9pm Please note the Lighthouse Club – Yangon branch event will be held at the “Gallery Bar” at Sule Shangri-La Hotel, on 27th February at 7 pm. Thanks to our sponsor Design Hub Myanmar. Contact nawannieaung AT meinhardt.net for further details
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Chinese company proposes new circular railroad for Yangon 7 February 2019 Representatives from China Railway Engineering Co Ltd (CREC) have met with the Yangon Region government to discuss the possibility of constructing of a new Yangon circular railroad, U Than Naing Oo, a member of the Yangon Region Hluttaw’s Transportation, Communications, Construction and Industry Committee […]
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Two-lane road connecting Myanmar’s Dawei SEZ with Thailand to be built 31 January 2019 YANGON-Myanmar will be constructing a road that connects Dawei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the border area with Thailand, says Dr Than Myint, Commerce Minister and Chairman of the Task Force on SEZ construction. “Myanmar is now discussing about construction of […]
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The Thai guesthouse that saved the remote village of Pilok in Kanchanaburi After her family’s tin mine closed and her husband passed away, Glennis Setabandhu was determined to keep the community together. By John McMahon 25 January 2019 “The roads are not so bad today, but in the rainy season it can be quite difficult,” […]
Continue ReadingWhat holds back Myanmar’s development? 16 January 2019 With the progress of China-Myanmar relations, the resumption of the Myitsone Dam project in northern Myanmar can be placed on the agenda of both parties. The Myitsone Dam is a hurdle in the way of China-Myanmar relations and an obstacle to Myanmar’s economic development and attracting foreign […]
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Hilton to open hotel in Yangon with new local partner Crown Advanced Construction 16 January 2019 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc recently signed an agreement with new local partner Crown Advanced Construction Co to operate a 308-room hotel in Yangon under the name Hilton Times City. The opening of the new hotel is scheduled for 2022. […]
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After three years, Myanmar’s regulations under Condominium Law firm up 17 January 2019 The Ministry of Construction has announced the formation of a management committee to oversee the implementation of regulations under the Condominium Law 2016 and Condominium Rules 2017. In the announcement on January 5, the ministry said the management committee will register new […]
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Burmese (Myanmar) government eases condo laws to allow foreign buying 18 January 2019 THE Burmese (Myanmar) government has begun implementing laws that make it easier for foreign buyers to purchase condominiums in the country, easing strict regulations on home ownership in the Southeast Asian country. According to the Myanmar Times, the Ministry of Construction recently […]
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