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Burma
Over 5,000 factory workers marched in protest near a Yangon industrial zone Sunday to demand higher wages as the government prepares to set the new minimum wage.
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Business Roundup
This week, Myanmar celebrated the opening of a Thai fish factory and border trade with Laos, while the World Bank is forecasting a growth boost.
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Dateline
The Irrawaddy talks to Hnin Hnin Hmwe of the Democratic Party for a New Society and advocate Kyee Myint about police reform and a recent blunder in the Victoria rape case.
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Business
As the National League for Democracy government pushes economic reform, The Irrawaddy looks at events that defined Myanmar’s economy in 2019 and its prospects for growth.
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Burma
China’s State Councilor Wang Yi says infrastructure connectivity is the backbone of the giant Chinese initiative and the two sides should cooperate on the ground.
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Burma
The Confederation of Trade Unions in Myanmar is proposing to raise the minimum wage from US$3.19 to US$4.78, as a recent survey shows that the cost of living has risen.
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Burma
The Myanmar government has announced plans to form a single ministry to handle economic programs as well as plans to support private sector growth.
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Burma
Rice farmers in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Region say the government has yet to purchase any of their paddy though the market price has fallen below the government’s minimum.
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Burma
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative says Myanmar has improved accountability for the oil, gas and mining sectors but called for reform to military and state-owned com
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Business
The Yangon Stock Exchange says foreign expats will be allowed to trade as it opens up to international markets in order to give stagnating trade a boost.
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Burma
A new World Bank forecast for East Asia and the Pacific suggests Myanmar will likely see economic growth in the near future despite internal and external risks.
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Factiva
Myanmar’s government has pledged to buy farmers’ paddy rice if the market drops below a certain price; some areas are already reporting prices below the government floor.
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Burma
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.
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Analysis
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.
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Business
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.
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