Sri Ksetra: UNESCO Treasure to Discover on a Short Break from Yangon
What remains of the ancient and mighty Pyu kingdom was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2014 and makes for an intriguing part of a trip to the little-visited city of Pyay.
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Yangon Circular Railway Line Upgrades to Finish in 2023: Deputy Minister
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The deputy minister for transport said the 2017 start date for the $242 million project was delayed by negotiations with contractors but added that work began earlier this year.
$80M Loan from France Denounced as Unnecessary in Parliament
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Union Parliament lawmakers said that rather than focusing on a waterway and urban heritage, the government should prioritize more pressing urban issues.
Ethnic Dawei Party Wants Language Ban Lifted
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The Dawei Nationalities Party says officials in Tenasserim banned ethnic Dawei from writing signs in their language for this week's full moon festival and wants the order scrapped.
Work on Muse-Ruili Economic Cooperation Zone to Begin Soon
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Project is first of three border development projects in Shan, Kachin states agreed upon by Myanmar and China
Jade Miner Shot Dead in Hpakant Clash
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Security personnel of a mining company opened fire on a crowd of prospectors who gathered seeking early entry to a mine site in search of jade residue.
Man Sentenced to Death Penalty for Murder of 19-year-old Student
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A court sentenced three men involved in the killing of a student from the Kyaukse Government Technical Institute; one received the death penalty.
National Security Adviser Appointed Minister of New Investment Ministry
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Myanmar’s president appointed the country’s national security adviser U Thaung Tun as the head of a newly formed ministry that aims to boost local and international investment.
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