Myanmar's private telecom operators stressed the importance of a level playing field with the launch of a new competitor that has the backing of the country's powerful military.
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Police Open Probe into Owner of Disputed Ngapali Beach Resort
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German ex-partner accuses Daw Kalayar Moe of breach of trust after business relationship collapsed
Low-Interest Loan Project for Female Farmers is Raising Hopes
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A pilot project launched by KBZ Bank and ActionAid has dispersed $59,000 in low-interest loans to more than 100 women in Magwe Region since December.
Myanmar GDP on the Rise, Expected to Continue: World Bank
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Myanmar’s economy performed better in the 2017-18 fiscal year with a recovery in agriculture, improved manufacturing performance and strong services growth, the World Bank stated
Minimum Wage Hike Only a First Step, Labor Activists Say
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Wage law must be enforced, and other forms of assistance such as low-cost housing are needed
Rakhine Developer Defies Gov’t Order to Halt New Town Project
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U Kyauk Taung denies allegations of land-grabbing, says appropriation of customary land from farmers is in line with local tradition
Yangon Chief Minister Unveils 5-Point Vision for Economic Growth
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U Phyo Min Thein said boosting the city’s economy would be one of his priorities this year, along with improving the rule of law and cleanliness — some of Yangon's main challen
German Investor in Ngapali Resort Eyes Legal Action against Ex-Partner
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Local woman accused of failing to return foreigners’ share when partnership collapsed
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Rakhine Government Puts Brakes on Ngapali Beach Hotel Project
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Soe and Associates Hotel Group project, which reportedly involves illegal sand mining, linked to First Myanmar Investment former shareholder U Soe Myint
High-profile Military Families Linked to Unlicensed Resorts on Ngapali Beach
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Documents show upscale properties don’t have permission to accept foreign guests.
Rakhine Govt Building Ring Road on Popular Island Off Ngapali Beach
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A state minister said the new road will draw tourists, but some fear the environmental damage could do more harm than good.
$10M Land Reclamation Project in Restive Rakhine Readies for Sales
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Only months after the latest outbreak of violence, Korean developer BXT says investors are lining up to buy newly reclaimed coastal land in the state capital Sittwe.
BGF Plans Large City Expansion Project in Karen State
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Chinese-backed project may involve large casino near the Thai border
Graft Fight Holds Key to Development, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Tells ASEAN Summit
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State Counselor cites leading role of women in the economy.
Graft Fight Holds Key to Development, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Tells ASEAN Summit
No Easy Way to Improve Myanmar’s Economy, Experts Say
Myanmar Tycoon Says Economy Neglected by Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s Government
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