BUSINESS— ADB supports renewable energy in Burma
The Asian Development Bank is to provide an additional US$2 million to encourage the Burmese Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to harness renewable energy sources. The technical assistance project will[…]
Asia faces disaster from soaring temps if climate change unchecked
Climate change will bring soaring temperatures, more intense storms, erratic rainfall, plummeting crop yields and a collapse of coral reefs to the Asia-Pacific unless countries fully implement their commitments under the Paris climate pact, scientists say, calling the challenges “unprecedented.”
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Coal in the spotlight as Suu Kyi govt ponders energy policy
Coal would be one of the quickest ways to ramp up power generation, but the option is unpopular in Burma.
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Rural Burma still lit by candles, kerosene and batteries
Generators are expensive. Pact says one hour of diesel power in rural Burma costs roughly the same as 24 hours of power in Rangoon.
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Rethinking Burma’s waterways through Foucault’s biopolitics
Perspectives on Burma’s waterways have been polarised into two competing positions: focusing on developing its vast hydropower potential and advocating for local communities’ needs and concerns.
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Hundreds of CSOs demand safe, sustainable energy plan
A coalition of 422 civil society and environmental groups are calling on the government to halt all proposed coal and large-scale hydropower projects, citing a raft of negative impacts on vulnerable local communities.
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Trump win puts China in climate leadership role
With a climate-change denier soon to move into the White House, China is now in a position to become the global leader on the issue.
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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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Solar-powered plane circles globe, returns to UAE
A solar-powered aircraft successfully completes the first fuel-free flight around the world after an epic 16-month voyage.
‘Conservation should be a major concern’: Myanmar Green Network
Devi Thant Cin of the Myanmar Green Network explains why she opposes planned coal plants and what environmental reforms an NLD government should introduce.
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Solar Flight: remaining journey postponed till 2016
The team of Solar Impulse say they have been unable to repair the batteries which overheated in the record-breaking oceanic flight from Japan to Hawaii.
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Round-the-world flight leaves behind solar legacy
The Solar Impulse team announces the initiation of a scheme that aims to bring electricity to 3,500 households in rural parts of Mandalay Division.
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ADB pledge $80m to Irrawaddy delta; Burma tackles rising power demands; preparations underway for new Indo-Burma trade zone; S Korea assists rice exports.
Burma tackles rising power demands
Burma has started constructing its first low-head hydropower plant. The Mandalay facility will provide a renewable energy source by generating power through flowing river currents, estimated to produce 279.6 kilowatt[…]
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Burma- China border trade fair planned for December; MREA to introduce wind power plants; Colgate buys out Laser toothpaste; Singaporean firm wins Hanthawaddy airport deal; YSEB to list as public company
The answer is blowing in the wind
Myanmar Renewable Energy Association has indicated that it will introduce wind power plants Burma. Assessments are being carried out across 27 locations in Rangoon, Irrawaddy, Arakan and Chin States.
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VP Nyan Htun contemplates Burma’s energy needs
Burmese Vice- President Nyan Htun raises concerns about energy consumption in Burma, as it derives 76 percent of its energy from non-renewable resources such as wood and charcoal.
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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.
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BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK – Germany forgives 740m Burmese debt; shares for Thilawa SEZ to go on sale; offshore oil and gas bidders await anxiously; and Burma struggles to compete with neighbours in rice market.
BUSINESS – US eyes mining opportunities in Burma
Burmese Minister for Environmental Conservation and Forestry Win Tun received Robert Cekuta, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US State Department, on Wednesday morning when the pair discussed the development[…]
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BUSINESS THIS WEEK: Burma and the Philippines pledge increased trade and investment; Shangr-la plans new hotel in Rangoon; IMF chief pledges support for Burma’s banking sector.
Burma and the Philippines pledge increased trade and investment
Burmese President Thein Sein and a delegation of 10 representatives concluded a three-day visit to Manila on Friday, after penning six agreements with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III at the presidential palace.
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Thai, Chinese firms eye wind power potential in Burma
Two foreign companies – one Thai and one Chinese – have reportedly announced their intentions of harnessing wind power in Burma.
