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03 December 2023
South Korea calls for over 160,000 foreign workers including Myanmar nationals
An aerial view of flooded house in Kalay town, Sagaing region in August, 2015. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
Development
16 October 2015
Russia to build early warning system for natural...
The Russian Emergencies Ministry will help Myanmar build an early warning system for...
A man drives his bullock cart at Ton village in Monywa, Sagaing Division, Myanmar. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
Development
10 October 2015
Rural villages to get JICS funded solar microgrids
A Japanese government development agency will fund solar microgrids in 11 villages in...
Yeywa Hydropower Station undertaken by Energy China is currently the largest hydropower station in Myanmar. Photo: Energy China
Development
07 October 2015
IFC to help improve hydropower standards in...
The World Bank's IFC has signed an advisory services agreement with the government of...
School students play at a basic primary school in Kyaukme village, Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw on July 24, 2014. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
Development
06 October 2015
Government pensions distort social spending
The World Bank’s October 2015 Myanmar Economic Monitor is out and boasts the growth of...
Development
06 October 2015
EU Myanmar Trade Development programme launched
The EU Myanmar Trade Development Programme (TDP) was launched at a ceremony today. With...
Kevin Mackenzie, Director, British Council Myanmar Photo: British Council
Development
30 September 2015
EU and British Council launch programme to...
The European Union (EU) and the British Council have announced ...
Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
Development
29 September 2015
Civil society organisations must cooperate to...
Civil society organisations (CSOs) must cooperate so that true peace can be achieved...
Development
25 September 2015
ADB to double annual climate financing to $6...
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao today announced that ADB aims to...
A muddy road near Tedim winds through the hills of Chin State. Photo: Mizzima
Development
18 September 2015
Government signs MoUs with Japan for projects in...
Myanmar and Japan have signed three memoranda of understanding on the provision of...
EU Delegation, EU Member States and more than 60 representatives from Myanmar civil society meet in Yangon on 16 September, 2015 to launch the EU Roadmap for civil society organisation (CSO) engagement. Photo: European Union Delegation to Myanmar
Development
17 September 2015
Roadmap for civil society engagement launched
On 16 September, the European Union (EU) and EU Member States met with more than 50 local...
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Development
16 September 2015
Burst Networks orders multi-million dollar data...
Myanmar-based broadband provider Burst Networks has ordered a multi-million dollar data...
Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, right, shakes hands with Myanmar Construction Minister U Kyaw Lwin in the signing ceremony in Naypyidaw on Thursday. (Transport Ministry photo) 
Development
11 September 2015
2nd Thai-Myanmar bridge signed
Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith signed an official agreement on Thursday for...

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