Measures introduced by the Thai seafood industry to improve its notorious labor practices have yielded results, but activists fear backsliding under the new government.
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Workers Say Myanmar Factory Closure Suspicious, Demand Jobs Back
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A group of workers at the Sky Man steel factory in Yangon say the owners are closing to avoid honoring a compensation agreement, and are demanding their jobs back.Â
Striking Workers Say Chinese Businessman Attacked Them With His Car
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Workers on strike at Chinese-owned Unitedtex Overseas Garment Co. factory in Yangon accuse man with ties to the plant of attacking them, and vow legal action.
Thailand and Myanmar Agree to Push Ahead With Dawei Special Economic Zone
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Myanmar, Thailand, Dawei, SEZ, Dawei Special Economic Zone, wildlife, Japan, Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency, Tanintharyi Region, Dr. Tun Naing
Two Korean Banks Hopeful of Winning Approval to Open Myanmar Branches
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South Korean lenders KB Kookmin Bank and Industrial Bank of Korea both say they expect to be approved to offer full banking services in Myanmar soon.
Vietnam Imposes Anti-Dumping Tax on Chinese Aluminum Products
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Hanoi levies tax on Chinese aluminum after finding dumping activities harming domestic producers; Vietnam looking to tackle growing trade deficit with northern neighbor.
Myanmar’s NLD Presides Over Sharp Rise in Cost of Living
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Under the NLD government, inflation has rebounded after an initial fall, while prices have risen steadily. The Irrawaddy’s infographics illustrate key data since 2016.
Hong Kong Protesters Target Mainland, Pro-Beijing Businesses
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In Hong Kong, Starbucks, Bank of China and other businesses seen as pro-Beijing are being hit by graffiti and vandalism as anti-China protesters vent their ire.
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US Businesses Eye Expanded Myanmar Investment
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Representatives from top US firms like Google, Ford and Amazon are touring Myanmar to consider large-scale investment.
Myanmar Among World Bank’s Top 20 for Business Ease Improvements
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Myanmar has won praise from the World Bank for reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment.
Yangon Parliament Urges Regional Govt to Seek Legislature’s Approval for Projects
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A committee in Yangon’s regional parliament has said the government should seek parliament approval for 12 projects that are worth at least US$10 billion.
Myanmar, S’pore Ink Investment Promotion and Protection Deal
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The two countries have signed a deal to support bilateral trade and investment, setting Singapore up to secure its status as Myanmar’s biggest investor.
The Assassination of Myanmar’s Communist Leader
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On this day in 1968, communist and rebel leader Thakhin Than Tun was betrayed and killed by a comrade after 20 years fighting the Myanmar government.
Three Chinese With Fake IDs Detained at Myanmar Jade and Gems Emporium
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Three Chinese men may face jail time for using fake Myanmar ID cards to attempt to enter the Jade and Gems Emporium, an event for merchants in Naypyitaw.
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