International and domestic business groups yesterday once again revealed their strong opposition to a junta-proposed Cyber Security Law. The groups’ statements were issued on the last day that stakeholders, invited by the junta to comment on a new draft, were able to raise objections before the law is expected to be pushed through. The document, …
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Experts Expect Draconian VPN Ban by February
The SAC’s Ministry of Transport and Communication (MOTC) on Jan. 13 once again raised the prospect of an outright ban on VPN usage in Burma, communicating a statement suggesting it was to implement further draconian amendments to Burma’s Cyber Security Law. The crackdown represents the latest attempt by the military to limit both online criticism …
11:00 AM, 16 February 2021 News Briefing
The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry-UMFCCI expressed on Feb 15 an announcement of its opposition to the Cyber Security Bill proposed by the military. The announcement said that it objected to the plan to be enacted earlier due to “the bill could affect the development of the local digital economy …
Naypyidaw negotiating rice export deal with Yunnan
Burma is negotiating a rice export deal with the Yunnan provincial government.
Thingyan Festival: Yangon to allow commercial pavilions
The move marks the first time since the National League for Democracy took power in 2016 that commercial venues are to be allowed.
Business leaders to follow Suu Kyi to Japan
A group of 30 Burmese business leaders will travel to Japan as State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi begins a five-day visit to the country today.