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Investors keen on Thilawa, but concerns remain
The Thilawa Special Economic Zone is fast becoming a prime destination for foreign investment, but local people say their concerns aren’t being taken seriously.
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Burma to shun coal, boost hydro in quest for energy
Burma looks to hike the planned share of hydropower in its energy mix at the cost of polluting coal as it tries to attract foreign investment.
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Burma, Thailand still committed to Dawei project
Plans are afoot to revitalise the role of two committees that aim to rev up the multibillion-dollar project.
Gridlock in Rangoon: traffic grinds down commuters
Experts say a holistic approach is needed to resolve Rangoon’s worsening traffic jams, but the government’s response has been to tinker around the edges.
Vice President unveils first Thilawa plant
Burma’s vice president opened on Wednesday a $1.5 billion manufacturing complex aimed at investment and creating jobs, showcasing government achievements.
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This week’s business news: rice exports suspended; foreign firms bid for gas venture; first Malaysian bank opens; Japan pledges to Rangoon rail project.
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Japan pledges $250m to Burmese rail upgrade
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will invest US $250 million over three loans to help upgrade Rangoon’s existing Circular Railway line.
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Tenders invited for ‘New Rangoon’ town project
Rangoon regional assembly on Monday began inviting tender bids from large-scale Burmese developers for a new town plan located west of the city centre.
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Parliament lends support to controversial Rangoon development
The Rangoon Division parliament has passed a resolution urging the continuation of the controversial ‘New Yangon Project’.
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Business weekly 29 May
In business this week: A new 10,000 kyat note; Japanese assistance to upgrade postal system; Singapore leads investment in new tax year.
BRIEF – Parliament approves new international loans for infrastructure
Burma’s parliament on Thursday approved a series of international loans to improve the country’s infrastructure, state media reports. The South Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund will loan Naypyidaw US$137.83 million[…]
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Business weekly 22 May
In business this week: Dial-a-taxi service for Rangoon; Telenor expands teashop education programme; new tax for mobile phone top-ups.
BUSINESS – Mitsubishi and Hitachi to revamp Rangoon-Mandalay train signals
Mitsubishi Corporation and Hitachi Ltd have been awarded a contract to supply and install a new train signalling system between Rangoon and Mandalay. The 2.4 billion yen (US$20 million) contract,[…]
Moving the earth: Women take on land aggressors
In the face of harassment, threats, and some pretty powerful adversaries, Burma’s female activists are leading the fight against land injustices.
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Water woes strike Mandalay
The citizens of Mandalay are becoming increasingly concerned about a polluted water supply.
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BUSINESS WEEKLY 24 OCTOBER 2014
2015 elections to be held late Oct/ early Nov: UEC; Thai steel giant announces factory in Thilawa; 50 billion invested in Burma by 780 firms; JICA backs Rangoon-Mandalay railway upgrade.
BUSINESS- JICA backs Rangoon-Mandalay railway upgrade
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is helping Burma’s Ministry of Railway Transportation upgrade the Rangoon-Mandalay railway and make it suitable for trains which travel 100km/hour. Although the project is nearly[…]
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Karen CSOs reject JICA plans
Karen activists have again confronted JICA, saying they are being shut out of discussion as a string of development projects are planned.
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Burma must boost SMEs
Burma needs to encourage small business, but entrepreneurs who choose their niches and are willing to be patient can thrive, says Tanyatorn Tongwaranan.
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BURMA BUSINESS WEEKLY – 16 AUGUST 2014
BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Thai firms queuing up for oil and gas contracts; post and telecoms market gets competitive; Air Bagan offers shares to staff; and the govt announces a plan to bring electricity to the entire country by the year 2030.
BUSINESS – Power to the people
Speaking at a meeting between government officials and World Bank representatives, Burma’s Minister of Electric Power Khin Maung Soe said the government has drafted a plan to bring electricity to[…]
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Thilawa villagers remain in the dark as impact assessment is pledged
Around 4,500 people who are living on land that has been earmarked to be used by the Thilawa Special Economic Zone meet with operators and investors of the project.
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BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Govt announces goods and services for tax exemption; Thiha Group signs steel JV with Thai firm; US clothing retailer Gap to source from Burma; Hilton Hotels on the rise.
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BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Ooredoo defends against boycott; Rangoon to get more freight ports, jetties; ADB supports renewable energy in Burma; US govt fines Fokker for breaking sanctions rules.
BUSINESS – Thilawa villagers submit complaint to JICA in Tokyo
Three villagers from Rangoon’s Thilawa Port area submitted a formal complaint on Monday to the Tokyo headquarters of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is leading the controversial development of[…]
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BURMA BUSINESS WEEKLY
BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Rangoon hotel market looks to continue record growth; Kyaukphyu SEZ master plan near completion; Telenor reaffirms Burma link with executive appointment; and the sale of Thilawa leasehold rights begins.
KNU constructs housing in preparation for peace
The Karen National Union has begun building houses to accommodate troops set to return to Burma after the signing of a nationwide ceasefire, which is expected to be achieved late this year.
BUSINESS— Sale of Thilawa leasehold rights begins
Leasehold rights for operations in Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) went on sale on Monday, available in 50-year terms with an optional extension of 25 years. Myanmar Japan Thilawa Development[…]
Experts urge transparency in Burma’s businesses
Most companies operating in Burma and Southeast Asia fail to meet international standards for transparency, according to a survey by the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC).
Forecast improves for Burmese meteorologists
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology says it is striving to improve its weather forecasting service in Burma but still lacks much-needed equpment.
