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$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.

National Security Adviser Appointed Minister of New Investment Ministry

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By The Irrawaddy

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.

Parliament Approves Formation of New Investment Ministry

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By The Irrawaddy

Amid a slowing economy and lagging international investment, Myanmar’s government approves formation of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations.

15 November 2018 ASEAN will Continue to Support Myanmar in Resolving Rakhine Issues

14 November 2018 Foreign Investment in Myanmar on the Rise: Deputy Minister for Planning and Finance

13 November 2018 Transparency in Delayed $2B Development Project Requested in Lower House

12 November 2018 President Proposes New Ministry to Promote Investment

10 November 2018 For NLD, By-Election Result a Wake-Up Call for 2020

9 November 2018 No Apology From Journalists as Yangon Govt Drops Incitement Suit

8 November 2018 Gov’t Inks Agreement with Chinese Firm to Develop Kyaukphyu SEZ

8 November 2018 US Pretzel Chain Auntie Anne’s to Open in Yangon Next Year

8 November 2018 Military Chief Asks Visiting Chinese Diplomat for Continued Support

5 November 2018 Analysis: By-Election Results Suggest Increased Role for Ethnic Parties in 2020

4 November 2018 NLD Says By-Election Losses Signal Need For Reform

3 November 2018 NLD Poised to Win 8 of 13 By-Election Races