Myanmar panel says Suu Kyi can run for Parliament Newsday Nation Newsday > News > Nation Myanmar panel says Suu Kyi can run for Parliament Published: February 5, 2012 11:43 PM By The Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar - (AP) -- Myanmar's Election Commission has given opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi the green ... |
 AFP | Myanmar poll a 'key test' of reform: UN envoy AFP YANGON — A top United Nations envoy on Sunday hailed dramatic changes in Myanmar but said by-elections would be a "key test" of the army-backed regime's commitment to reform. UN special rapporteur on human rights in Myanmar, Tomas Ojea Quintana, ... UN envoy says Myanmar might allow international observers for key April elections UN envoy says Myanmar should admit to rights violations |
Myanmar's to double rice exports: MRIA Myanmar Times By Supunnabul Suwannakij YANGON – Rice exports from Myanmar may more than double to 1.5 million tonnes this year, an industry group has forecast, highlighting the country's potential to boost overseas trade as the government pursues reform. |
Myanmar's ambitious Dawei project faces uncertainty Reuters India By Jason Szep | DAWEI, Myanmar (Reuters) - Dusty roads and makeshift offices are the only hints of the ambitious $50 billion project slated for the thick jungles near Myanmar's southern city of Dawei, billed by its developers as the "new global gateway ... |
Miss Myanmar goes double as tourism rises Myanmar Times This year offers two chances as Myanmar Tourism Board (MTB), organisers of the Miss Myanmar 2012 pageant, and the Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) are both giving contestants the chance to represent the country. UMTA will hold their Miss ... |
Myanmar seeks Singapore's help on economy Myanmar Times SINGAPORE – Myanmar last week signed an agreement with Singapore seeking the financial centre's help as the country emerges from political and economic isolation after decades of military rule. President U Thein Sein arrived in Singapore on January 29 ... |
 Zee News | Pratt claims Myanmar Open Sportal.com.au Australian Kieran Pratt birdied the second play-off hole to win his first Asian Tour title at the Myanmar Open in Singapore on Sunday. Pratt, compatriot Adam Blyth and Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat were all tied on 15-under after 72 holes and were ... Pratt victorious in Myanmar Open playoff Pratt wins playoff for Myanmar Open title Australia's Kieran Pratt has life changing week |
Myanmar relaxes foreign currency exchange controls Myanmar Times YANGON – Myanmar's government last week relaxed rules on legitimate money exchangers, allowing them to swap up to US$10000 into kyat without documentation for citizens. Under the previous rules, Myanmar nationals with identity cards could only buy or ... |
 New York Times | In Myanmar, Karen Rebels Deny Signing a Cease-Fire New York Times TAY BAY HTA, MYANMAR — When Myanmar announced a cease-fire last month with one of the country's most prominent rebel groups, images of longstanding enemies shaking hands across a table were beamed around the globe and touted as evidence of further ... Myanmar's Karen rebels say ceasefire 'fragile' Truce denied, progress stalls in Myanmar Rebels deny deal with Myanmar government |
Myanmar to introduce electronic visa applications Fin24 Yangon - Myanmar will introduce an electronic visa application system next month to facilitate visits to the once isolated state, news reports said Sunday. "We are trying to introduce an e-visa system from March that would allow international visitors ... |
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