Irrawaddy Business Roundup
Foreign direct investment continues to arrive in Yangon despite the global impact of COVID-19 as the Naypyitaw authorities promise larger loans to keep employers afloat.
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Mired in Inequality and Laid Low by the Virus, the US Offers Little to Emulate
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When Americans go to the polls in November, reason and democratic ideals must prevail so the wounds inflicted by the disastrous Trump administration can begin to heal.
Int’l Passenger Flights Likely Banned Until October: Myanmar Vice-President
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Vice-President Henry Van Thio said Myanmar may join “travel bubbles” with countries that have contained COVID-19 but said international flights may not resume until October.
Nation Building in Myanmar an ‘Ongoing Process’: Outgoing EU Ambassador
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Outgoing EU envoy Kristian Schmidt praised Myanmar people’s willingness to sacrifice for democracy and conceded the Rohingya issue dominates Western views of the country.
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
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Myanmar says government staff can now take coronavirus tests to prove they are fit to fly on vital trips.
Out of Work, Out of Options: Myanmar Migrant Workers in Thailand Scrape By During COVID-19
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In Thailand, COVID-19 has left millions of migrant workers from Myanmar jobless, facing a daily struggle to get by with little income and few options.
Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
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Want to get out and fill your stomach after months of eating at home, but looking to avoid crowded eateries? The Giant Burger at Melia Hotel’s Garbo is a great option.
Cambodian Province Known for Angkor Wat Bans Dog Meat Business
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The Cambodian province of Siem Reap has become the first in the country to ban the dog-meat trade, citing health risks.
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Int’l Passenger Flights Likely Banned Until October: Myanmar Vice-President
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
Cambodian Province Known for Angkor Wat Bans Dog Meat Business
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
Out of Work, Out of Options: Myanmar Migrant Workers in Thailand Scrape By During COVID-19
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Myanmar’s Generals Aren’t Happy With China—and It’s No Longer a Secret
Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
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Garbo Bar at Myanmar’s Melia Hotel Reopens With New Giant Burger Set
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