Internet blackout in Myanmar’s Rakhine enters second year The internet shutdown in Myanmar’s conflict-ridden northwest, described by rights groups as the world’s longest, entered a second year Sunday with locals and campaigners appealing for an […]
Myanmar prepared to manage further economic fallout: DASSK The Myanmar economy is expected to deteriorate further this year as a result of COVID-19, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said during a meeting with […]
Myanmar to probe controversial China backed-city project The government of Myanmar has set up a tribunal to probe the construction of a mega city project being undertaken by Chinese support in the Karen state about […]
Myanmar expects worst of Covid’s economic impact from Sept Myanmar’s de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi said the most severe economic impact from the novel coronavirus outbreak is expected in the final four months […]
Myanmar Extends Bans on Gatherings, Int’l Flights as Imported COVID-19 Cases Rise The Myanmar government announced on Monday that restrictions on visas, international flights and public gatherings have been extended through June 30. — Irrawaddy […]
Myanmar to revamp governance of industrial zones under new law Legislators in Myanmar have approved a long-awaited law governing industrial parks that grant regulatory bodies new powers to punish polluters and land speculators. — Myanmar […]
Myanmar Unveils Details of Three-Stage Tourism Recovery Plan As countries around the world gradually ease travel and living restrictions, Myanmar has unveiled details of a three-stage ‘Strategic Roadmap for Tourism Recovery’. — Asia Travel UN […]
Myanmar growth to slow in 2020 but rebound next year, World Bank says Although economic growth for Myanmar is forecast to slow to 1.5 percent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this could rebound […]
Myanmar to build new high-quality oil refineries Myanmar is planning to build new high-quality oil refineries to reduce the reliance on the oversea market and to fulfil local demands for oil products, Xinhua reported. — […]
COVID-19 shuts down a third of Myanmar businesses Nearly one third of companies in Myanmar have temporarily closed because of the coronavirus lockdown and the vast majority of those still operating have reported lower turnover, […]
Myanmar sugar production to hit lowest level in seven years Sugarcane production in Myanmar is expected to decline to its lowest levels in seven years in fiscal 2020-21 as a result of poor demand, said […]
Malaysia’s Petronas enters Myanmar gas market Malaysia’s state-owned oil firm Petronas has entered Myanmar gas market with first liquefied natural gas (LNG) delivery, the company said Thursday. — Xinhua UN gives food to workers returning […]