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    46 Search results for "US Treasury Department "

    ASEAN Drugs International Relations Lead Story News

    US slaps sanctions on Laos Golden Triangle ‘casino’ in bid to break up narco-empire

    The US Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on a gambling empire hacked from the Laotian jungle which it said was involved in drug, human and wildlife trafficking and child prostitution.

    International Relations Lead Story Military News

    Burma, accused of atrocities, invited back to US-Thai military exercise

    The Burmese military, which has been accused of ethnic cleansing against the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority, has been invited back as an observer in a major multinational military exercise next year led by the United States and Thailand.

    International Relations Lead Story News

    US sanctions Burmese general previously in charge of Rakhine operations

    The United States imposes sanctions on 13 “serious human rights abusers and corrupt actors” including Burmese general Maung Maung Soe, who oversaw this year’s brutal crackdown against the Rohingya Muslim minority.

    Lead Story News Rohingya

    US lawmakers target Burmese military with new sanctions

    United States lawmakers have proposed a bill including sanctions and travel restrictions of Burmese military officials.

    Business Lead Story News

    UWSA tin mine circumvents US sanctions

    Wa tin likely ends up in an array of products made by US and other international companies, says a new Reuters report.

    Drugs Lead Story News

    Wa army rejects US’ drug trafficking allegations

    Wa leaders say that as part of its push to get rid of poppy, they relocated some 100,000 citizens – a sixth of the population.

    Business International Relations Lead Story News

    Some US sanctions eased, but most remain in place

    The US government has decided to maintain most economic restrictions on Burma in an effort to punish those Washington sees as hampering the country’s newly elected government.

    Business Interview International Lead Story News

    US to renew most Burma sanctions with changes to aid business

    Washington is expected to offer more general licenses to specific companies, and take some people off Treasury’s list of “Specially Designated Individuals” targeted for sanctions.

    Business Lead Story News

    Sanctions lifted temporarily, says US official

    The US is temporarily easing trade restrictions on Burma by allowing all shipments to go through its ports for six months, officials said on Monday.

    Business Lead Story News Trade

    US sanctions fears choke Burmese trade

    Half of all Burma’s trade flows through the Asia World terminal, owned by blacklisted Steven Law.

    Business Foreign Affairs Lead Story News

    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.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Shwe Mann continues US-Burma rapprochement with visit to Washington

    The speaker of Burma’s Union Parliament, Shwe Mann is set to address a crowd at the Washington DC-based think tank the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Friday.

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    Business Business Weekly Lead Story News

    Business weekly 9 January 2015

    In business this week: Burma’s flag-carrying airline will lease 10 Boeing aircraft from US- and Ireland-based GECAS and the Central Bank announces the sale of government treasury bonds beginning later this month…

    Business Land Lead Story News Rangoon Trade

    BUSINESS WEEKLY 21 NOVEMBER 2014

    Boeing to provide 737s to Air Mandalay; Jalux, Mitsubishi to run Mandalay airport; Amara Bank introduces new scheme after blacklist scare ; Singapore now Burma’s top investor (or is it USA?); Demurrage fees to increase at Burmese ports;

    Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Parliament

    Parliament condemns US blacklisting of Aung Thaung

    Burma’s lower house passed an emergency proposal denouncing the US for blacklisting Aung Thaung, a prominent member of Burma’s former military regime.

    Foreign Affairs Lead Story News Politics

    US blacklists MP Aung Thaung

    Shortly ahead of President Obama’s trip to Burma, the US Treasury Department has blacklisted a lower house member of parliament, Aung Thaung, who represents the ruling USDP for Taungtha Township.

    Lead Story News Politics

    US ready to engage with Burmese military, officials say

    A delegation of senior officials from the United States has left Burma with the message that “it is time to engage” the country’s military.

    Lead Story News Politics

    US delegation discusses electoral reform with democracy groups

    A delegation of US officials met with representatives from the National League for Democracy party and the Karen State Progressive Party in Karen State’s capital Hpa-an on Monday.

    Lead Story News

    Fokker worked with four Burmese airlines, US documents reveal

    Hit with a US$21 million fine from the US government for violating trade sanctions, Dutch company Fokker Services was working with four airlines in Burma — one of which is owned by a Burmese tycoon with close links to the military junta.

    Analysis Lead Story

    US aims to boost investment in Burma

    US companies remain under the microscope as they navigate sanctions to invest in an opening Burma.

    Business Lead Story News Politics Uncategorized

    US govt fines Fokker $21 m for violating sanctions

    Dutch aerospace firm has been hit with a US$21 million penalty by US government for violating trade sanctions.

    Lead Story News Politics

    US accuses Burma of continuing military ties to N Korea

    Burma is among a “core” group of nations still receiving conventional weapons from North Korea, says a 2013 US Department of Defense report to Congress, made public on Wednesday.

    Analysis Lead Story News Politics

    US spending bill adds ‘new restrictions’ on Burma

    The US$1.1 trillion spending package that US President Barack Obama signed into law on Friday contains new restrictions on assistance to Burma.

    Lead Story News Politics

    Asia Metal rejects US accusations of N Korean arms dealing

    Asia Metal Co Ltd has rejected accusations by the US government that it has been involved in arms deals with North Korea.

    Business Lead Story News Politics

    US targets Burmese firms for North Korea arms deals

    The United States Department of Treasury added three Burmese corporations and a military staff officer to the Specially Designated Nationals List on Monday for their involvement in the arms trade with North Korea.

    Business Business Weekly Lead Story News

    Business weekly

    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.

    Features

    US ups ante in Burma’s economic future

    On Thursday, the US government fired the starting gun for American investors to get down to business in Burma, announcing two general licences permitting new investment in almost all of the country’s sectors

    News Politics

    US appoints Mitchell as ambassador to Burma

    The US Senate confirmed Derek Mitchell’s appointment as America continues to engage Bura and seeks to consolidate the country’s diplomatic pivot to Asia

    Business News

    US told to cast Burma sanctions net wider

    Campaigners urge Washington to target with punitive financial measures all businessmen in Burma who prop up the government

    Uncategorized

    US widens sanctions against junta associates

    Feb 26, 2008 (DVB), Three more individuals and a number of companies linked to them and Burmese tycoon Tay Za have been designated by the US Treasury Department for their[…]

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