Saturday, 25 May 2013

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Mizzima marches forward
mizzima-daily-newspaper-cover-s(Editorial) Mizzima’s first daily newspaper rolls off the presses.


Myanmar communications gets boost from Japan
Sumitomo-and-NEC-logos-sThree Japanese firms sign deal to develop infrastructure with Myanmar Ministry of Communications.
GE to light up Myanmar
GE-logo-sGeneral Electric opens Yangon office and announces two new partnerships in Myanmar.
Economy to grow by 6.75%: IMF
Matt-Davies-IMF-press-sMyanmar's economy grew 6.5 percent last year and is set for further acceleration.
Prisoners of Mae Sot
factory-workers-in-Mae-Sot-sA little over a week ago, a young Myanmar friend of mine, let's call him Myo, found himself hiding in ...
Expat ‘gold rush’ hits Myanmar
American-entrepreneur-Tom-Bergreen-sYangon in particular is a magnet for academics, NGOs, businessmen and opportunists.
Rakhine IDP camps still lack basic supplies
IDP-camp-near-Sittwe-sA refugee at a relief camp in Kyaukphyu lives on one tin of rice per day, say camp leaders.
US, Myanmar strengthen trade ties
Demetrios-and-Dr-Pwint-San-sIn the week of Thein Sein's landmark Washington visit, US agencies sign trade agreements.

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GE to light up Myanmar

GE to light up Myanmar

General Electric opens Yangon office and announces two new partnerships in Myanmar.


Shan NGOs call for halt to pipeline
china-gas-pipeline-update-route-sGroups say 3,000 villagers have been displaced in attacks related to China’s gas pipeline project.
State of emergency extended in Meiktila
security-forces-in-Meiktila-sMyanmar parliament approves 60-day extension in four riot-hit townships.


UN envoy to attend Kachin peace talks
Vijay-Nambiar-UN-sVijay Nambiar will be an observer at the May 28 talks between the KIO and Myanmar’s peace committee.
Aussies look to Thailand for help investing in Myanmar
Julia-Gillard-and-Thein-Sein-sAustralian companies look for Thai partners to gain a solid foothold in Myanmar.
Thein Sein visit prompts US to end sanctions
Thein-Sein--at-Johns-Hopkins-SAIS-in-US-sA key US senator on Tuesday backed an end to US sanctions on Myanmar.


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Myanmar embassy bomb plot mastermind arrested
article thumbnaiIndonesian police arrest man they believe was the mastermind behind the Myanmar embassy bomb plot.
In White House Talks, Burma's President Pledges Further Reforms

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