Myanmar morning news for January 15

Myanmar morning news for January 15

‘World’s longest internet shutdown cost Myanmar US$75M last year’ Myanmar recorded over 4880 hours of internet blackout time in 2019, costing the country US$75.2 million, a report by a digital privacy organisation estimates. — Myanmar […]

Myanmar morning news for January 14

Myanmar morning news for January 14

Yangon airport installs digital concierge to help passengers The Yangon International Airport on Sunday launched a digital-concierge system aimed at helping travellers in the country’s premier airport, a senior official said. — Myanmar Times Myanmar […]

Myanmar morning news for January 13

Myanmar morning news for January 13

Obstacles to Myanmar’s growth in 2020 The ASEAN Post recently published an article on whether 2020 will be a good year for Myanmar’s economy. — The Asean Post Xi Jinping to visit Myanmar as Suu […]

Myanmar morning news for January 10

Myanmar morning news for January 10

New bank notes will not affect inflation, expert says The release of new K1000 bank notes bearing the portrait of Bogyoke Aung San on January 7 is not expected to impact inflation, economists and banking […]

Myanmar morning news for January 9

Myanmar morning news for January 9

Military has filed nearly 50 lawsuits against journalists – Athan Myanmar’s military has filed nearly 50 lawsuits against critical journalists, individuals, and organizations it has accused of defamation during the civilian-led government’s nearly four years […]

Myanmar morning news for January 8

Myanmar morning news for January 8

Myanmar Military Files Nearly 50 Lawsuits Against Critics in Three Years, Watchdog Group Says Myanmar’s highly effective navy has filed almost 50 lawsuits circumstances towards crucial journalists, people, and organizations it has accused of defamation […]

Myanmar morning news for January 7

Myanmar morning news for January 7

Myanmar to export 8,000-10,000 metric tons of semi-processed mangoes to China Myanmar will export 8,000-10,000 metric tons of semi-processed mangoes to China between 2020 and May, 2023, according to news released online by the Ministry […]

Myanmar morning news for January 6

Myanmar morning news for January 6

Myanmar Rebel Armies Extend Truce but Fighting Continues On New Year’s Day, the alliance of three active ethnic armed groups that has been fighting Myanmar’s military in Shan and Rakhine states extended its unilateral ceasefire […]

Myanmar morning news for January 3

Myanmar morning news for January 3

Financial services seen as most attractive investment bet in Myanmar Myanmar, which is described as the last frontier market of southeast Asia, saw deal-making gain momentum in 2019 even as private equity investors commit more […]

Myanmar morning news for January 2

Myanmar morning news for January 2

Myanmar president calls for people’s participation in peace, development process Myanmar President U Win Myint Wednesday called for the participation of people in their tasks of Union Peace, building a Democratic Federal Union and development […]

Myanmar morning news for January 1

Myanmar morning news for January 1

Tax rates for vehicle ownership changes may differ after Sept 2020: official Tax rates for vehicle ownership changes may differ after September 2020 and the vehicle owners may pay 15 per cent of their car […]

Myanmar morning news for December 31

Myanmar morning news for December 31

New requirements for import/export companies: Ministry of Commerce The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) has warned that it will remove companies that do not apply for new exporter/importer registration numbers by December 31, from the registry […]