Yangon’s lawmakers are drafting a law to stop the authorities wasting funds, awarding contracts behind closed doors and failing to pay taxes on profits.
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Ethnic Shanni Reject Move to Grow Naga Territory in NW Myanmar
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Ethnic Shanni communities in Sagaing Division are speaking out against a move by an ethnic Naga politician to add land to the Naga Self-Administered Zone.
Myanmar Tour Guides Object to Granting Entry to Chinese Tourists With Health Notes
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Mandalay tour guides say the government’s call for travel agencies to ask Chinese visitors for health clearances is motivated by financial concerns, not health worries.
Rakhine Delegation Meets with Myanmar Military Chief, Draws Criticism
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An ethnic Rakhine delegation led by a senior Arakan National Party member met with Myanmar’s military chief Thursday, prompting questions from the Rakhine community.
Operator of Water Bus Service in Myanmar’s Biggest City Faces Lawsuit for Unpaid Fuel Bills
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Petro & Trans Group said it would sue the operator of Yangon’s Water Bus service over nearly $50,000 worth of unpaid fuel bills.
Major Thai Coffee Brand Vows to Repay 200 Debt-Ridden Farmers
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Thailand’s Doi Chaang Coffee has vowed to repay farmers who were forced to borrow money and driven into debt after waiting years for the social enterprise to pay them.
Coronavirus Cases Rise Again in China as Recession Looms for Japan, Singapore
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The number of new coronavirus cases in China’s Hubei province has risen again; a US passenger allowed to leave a cruise ship in Cambodia has tested positive in Malaysia.
Organizers Mulling Scaled-Down Tokyo Marathon Over Coronavirus Fears
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The number of runners taking part in next month’s Tokyo Marathon, the largest such race in Asia, may be scaled back due to the coronavirus outbreak, organizers said.
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Myanmar’s President Calls for Military Not to Meddle in Politics
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Myanmar’s President U Win Myint has quoted Gen. Aung San to demand the military stop meddling in politics during a ceremony to unveil a statue of the independence hero.
How Does the NLD’s Push to Amend Myanmar’s Constitution Differ From the USDP’s?
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Like the NLD, the USDP once tried to amend the charter, launching its bid in Parliament in 2013. What are the key differences between the two parties’ approaches?
Yangon’s Italian Food Festival Returns With Wine, Cheese and Culture
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The Italian Embassy throws its second Italian Food Festival on Feb. 23 with fine food and wine as well as activities including chances to make your own pizza and mozzarella.
Police Failed on Victoria Rape Case: New Home Affairs Minister
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On his first day as home affairs minister, Lt-Gen Soe Htut said police failed to build a proper case in the high-profile rape of a toddler known as Victoria in Naypyitaw.
Tourists’ Porn Video Shot at Myanmar’s Bagan World Heritage Site Provokes Outrage
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A porn video shot by two Italians at a pagoda in World Heritage-listed Bagan and posted online has prompted calls for harsh penalties for badly behaved foreign tourists.
Artillery Shell Strikes School, Injuring 21 Young Students in Myanmar’s Rakhine State
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The Arakan Army and the Myanmar military are trading blame as yet another shell strikes a village, this time injuring 21 young students at a school in Buthidaung.
Ethnic Shanni Reject Move to Grow Naga Territory in NW Myanmar
Myanmar Tour Guides Object to Granting Entry to Chinese Tourists With Health Notes
Rakhine Delegation Meets with Myanmar Military Chief, Draws Criticism
Operator of Water Bus Service in Myanmar’s Biggest City Faces Lawsuit for Unpaid Fuel Bills
Myanmar Tour Guides Object to Granting Entry to Chinese Tourists With Health Notes
Major Thai Coffee Brand Vows to Repay 200 Debt-Ridden Farmers
Coronavirus Cases Rise Again in China as Recession Looms for Japan, Singapore
Organizers Mulling Scaled-Down Tokyo Marathon Over Coronavirus Fears
47 Karenni Villages Asked to Pay $10K for Electricity Connection
US Firm Plans Beverage Packaging Plant in Rangoon
Malaysia to Release Satellite Data on Missing Jet
Participants Say They Were Tricked Into Joining USDP Rally