This week, The Irrawaddy takes the pulse of Myanmar’s democracy, religious freedom and the military’s role in it all, with analyst U Maung Maung Soe and columnist Ko Wa.
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Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar
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China is screening pro-Chinese movies along the route of the proposed oil and gas pipelines to Kyaukphyu in Rakhine State.
Yangon Govt Submits New Regional Planning Bill With 149 projects
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Yangon’s planning bill for the next fiscal year prompts questions among some lawmakers about the details of the plans.
Apples Rot in Kashmir Orchards as Lockdown Puts Economy in Tailspin
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Markets are empty in Jammu and Kashmir as a lockdown following the end of the Indian state’s special status hits transport and trade.
Vietnam to Abolish Import Tax on Crude Oil From November
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Hanoi to scrap 5% crude oil import tax as country’s reserves decline and Chinese assertiveness makes exploration more difficult.
Universal Music Opens Southeast Asia HQ Betting on Rap
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Entertainment giant UMG looks to cash in on region’s ‘crazy’ appetite for hip-hop as listeners look beyond US for home-grown talent.
Myanmar, China to Conduct Joint Boundary Inspection Next Year, Ministry Says
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Minister U Kyaw Tin says Myanmar, China will undertake their first joint boundary inspection in 24 years; aerial photography to begin in January.
Oil Price Soars After Attack on Saudi Facilities, as Asian Shares Struggle
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Chinese industrial output growth weakens, dragging down Asian markets; safe-haven assets including gold and yen rise.
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China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong
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Business leaders pledged to invest in key industries to calm unstable markets and political unrest, including real estate an tourism, though nothing has been inked yet.
China Traders Face Rising Prices After Myanmar Attacks
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Last month’s attacks on northeast Myanmar’s Muse highway have pushed up transport prices, leaving consumers to pay the price.
Taking a Quantum Leap to Revamp Myanmar’s Economy
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Foreign direct investment in the country has increased sharply this year, but concerns over infrastructure, unclear procedures and the Rakhine issue remain.
Broad Coalition to Ramp Up Food Safety in Myanmar
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Around 400 stakeholders from Myanmar’s food industry are expected to attend a forum in late September to address food safety challenges.
Tearful Ma Bids Alibaba Farewell with Rock Star Show
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Ma was spotted at one point welling up with tears as staff put on skits and sang songs, prompting the topic "Jack Ma has cried" to trend on Chinese social media.
India, ASEAN Agree to Review Decade-Old Free Trade Pact
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India, prompted by nationalist Narendra Modi loyalists and a deepening trade deficit, pushed for a review of the deal at a trade ministers’ meeting in Bangkok.
Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar
Myanmar, China to Conduct Joint Boundary Inspection Next Year, Ministry Says
Oil Price Soars After Attack on Saudi Facilities, as Asian Shares Struggle
China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong
Chinese Charm Offensive Aims to Win Support for Giant Pipelines in Myanmar
China Prods State Firms to Boost Investment in Crisis-Hit Hong Kong
Myanmar State Pharmaceutical Factory Official Arrested on Corruption Charges
Myanmar Central Bank Unlikely to Accept Deputy Governor’s Resignation: Sources