In a message reiterating its previously-stated openness to Chinese-backed BRI projects in war-torn Rakhine State, the Arakan Army is courting foreign investment.
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Conditions Nearly Set for Dawei SEZ Initial Phase to Begin: Govt Committee
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Italian-Thai Development-led group holds concession for $1-billion first phase; management committee vows to follow govt and int’l agencies’ environmental guidelines.
Local, Foreign Insurance Cos. Readying to Sell in Myanmar
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Six foreign companies have submitted RFPs for joint ventures with Myanmar insurance companies, which a Myanmar insurance regulatory board is currently scrutinizing.
Hong Kong Police Criticized over Failure to Stop Gang Attacks on Protesters
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Some have linked Hong Kong's shadowy network of triad criminal gangs to political intimidation and violence in recent years, sometimes against Beijing critics.
Huawei's US Research Arm Slashes Jobs as Trade Ban Bites
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Huawei said the job cuts, effective July 22, were "due to the curtailment of business operations" caused by the U.S. government's actions.
Rescued Human Trafficking Victims in Thailand Nears Record High
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Demand for cheap labor in Malaysia is driving a rise in regional human trafficking, with the majority of victims coming from Myanmar, Thai government data shows.
Plastic from Burlap? Bangladesh Invents a Green Throw-Away Bag
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A Bangladeshi scientist has found a way to turn jute fiber into low-cost biodegradable bags that look and feel much like plastic ones.
Box Office: 'The Lion King' Rules With $185M Debut
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Worldwide, "The Lion King" has brought in $531 million, including a $98 million opening in China last weekend.
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Asia-Pacific Meth Drug Trade Worth Up to $61 billion: UN
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Most of the meth is produced in northern Myanmar and pushed all over the world, with syndicates exploiting endemic graft, weak law enforcement and lax border regulations.
US Sanctions Hurt Military Dignity: Spokesperson
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What, beyond vanity, the sanctions may materially mean remains to be seen. “The leaders don’t travel to the US, and they need not travel there,” a spokesperson said.
EXCLUSIVE-Influential Hindu Group Says India Should not Issue Foreign Currency Bonds
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The economic wing of BJP constituent Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh called government plans to sell foreign currency bonds ‘un-patriotic.’
U.S. Firms May Get Nod to Restart Huawei Sales in Two-Four weeks: Official
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Trump’s reversal, and rapid implementation by the Commerce Department, suggests chip industry lobbying, coupled with Chinese political pressure, may have paid off.
New Shan Yoe Yar Opens in Yankin
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It is the third location since first opening in 2013 for the popular eatery, known for its classic Shan cuisine made of fresh ingredients and served fine-dining style.
Four Arakanese Deportees from Singapore Arrive in Yangon
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Singapore Home Affiars accuse the deportees and the brother of an AA chief still in the custody of organizing and raising funds for the Arakan Army from Singapore.
Conditions Nearly Set for Dawei SEZ Initial Phase to Begin: Govt Committee
Local, Foreign Insurance Cos. Readying to Sell in Myanmar
Huawei's US Research Arm Slashes Jobs as Trade Ban Bites
Rescued Human Trafficking Victims in Thailand Nears Record High
Box Office: 'The Lion King' Rules With $185M Debut
Asia-Pacific Meth Drug Trade Worth Up to $61 billion: UN
US Sanctions Hurt Military Dignity: Spokesperson
EXCLUSIVE-Influential Hindu Group Says India Should not Issue Foreign Currency Bonds