More than 100 farmers travel to courtroom to hear counter-lawsuit filed against victims of land confiscation in central Burma
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Htoo trading leaves Bogalay workers unpaid
Aug 14, 2008 (DVB), Bogalay residents have complained that the Htoo trading company, which was engaged in redevelopment projects in the area, has pulled out after two months without paying local workers for their labour. Htoo trading is owned by Tay Za, a Burmese tycoon with close links to the ruling junta. Residents said the …
Tay Za’s wife removed from US blacklist
In a 9 July notice posted on the US Treasury website, Thidar Zaw, 51, was noted as having been removed from the blacklist.
Rock bands tune up for Thingyan
Beloved Burmese rockers are on the bill as Rangoon counts down to Thingyan.
Feature: Taking out a contract on Burma's farmers
Tine GyawFeb 10, 2009 (DVB), When the British ruled Burma, the living standard of farmers was very low due to the monopolisation of the rice trade by the colonial power and the impact of Chettiar money lenders brought in from India by the British. Now, history has come full circle and Burmese farmers are facing …
Taking out a contract on Burma's farmers
Tine GyawFeb 10, 2009 (DVB), When the British ruled Burma, the living standard of farmers was very low due to the monopolisation of the rice trade by the colonial power and the impact of Chettiar money lenders brought in from India by the British. Now, history has come full circle and Burmese farmers are facing …