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A controversial proposal by the son of former dictator Than Shwe to build a hotel on 45 acres of what was once a wildlife sanctuary has been rejected.
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The Myanmar conglomerate will partner with the Thai state-owned oil and gas distributor to develop about 70 filling stations across the country.
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Burma
As the Constitution forbids state leaders from participating in a ruling party's campaign activities, both Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and U Win Myint are barred from electioneering.
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The Thai economy is at its weakest since 2014, as public investment, exports and tourism slowed amid rising global trade tensions and political risks at home.
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Burma
The Arakan Army and Myanmar military offer differing numbers of the dead and injured in ongoing clashes that broke out Sunday afternoon along the Laymyo River.
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Burma
The USDP chairperson said his party will bring back a number of security laws abolished by the NLD should it win the 2020 general election.
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With lucrative mining operations funding an army that has had nearly a decade to prepare, the KNU is not afraid to fight.
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Spokesman says he does not know to whom the account “@SGMinAungHLaing” belonged
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Total of 6,520 prisoners released including many drug convicts; Arakanese politician, author not included
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President’s Office spokesman says project not on agenda and assures public of full transparency in negotiations over controversial dam.
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Industry experts say incident could hurt Myanmar’s chances in increasingly competitive rice market.
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Only two were among the more than 9,500 inmates freed on Wednesday.
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