Central Myanmar

Yangon to Mandalay Railway Back on Track

July 26, 2017 by Thiha

The railway linking Yangon to Mandalay has been slated to receive a series of large-scale, overdue renovations. With a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the 385 mile stretch of rail will be revamped to meet international standards and halve transportation times. U Myo Win, General Manager of Myanma Railways, told the Myanmar […]

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Ready to Rumble?

December 16, 2016 by thiha

Weekend investigates the sleeping giant underneath Yangon. It’s not a matter of if, but when. This verdict comes up time and time again when speaking to local and international experts on the likelihood of Yangon’s next big earthquake. Why? The largest city in Myanmar is currently facing twin threats of bad location and bad timing. […]

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Jovago makes contact with hotels in central Myanmar

September 9, 2016 by Thiha

The Jovago network, a hotel booking website, has linked with 30 hotels in central Myanmar to help facilitate the accommodations for pilgrims and travelers in Magwe, it is learnt from Jovago.net. Jovago made contact with the hotels in central Myanmar in order to offer cheaper prices to travelers. The price per night ranges from Ks3,000 […]

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Rapid Migration and Lack of Cheap Housing Fuels Yangon Slum Growth

February 22, 2016 by thiha

YANGON — Ei Cho Khine once had dreams of becoming a tour guide. As a student back in her village in Magwe Region in central Myanmar, she would often encounter groups of foreigners being led by tour guides while helping her parents at their Bein moke snack stall. “My dream was to be a tour […]

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ABB & Pact To Bring Solar Power To Rural Myanmar

March 25, 2015 by thiha

A project engaging women to run solar battery charging stations could help provide reliable electricity to rural villages in Myanmar. The power and automation technology group ABB will partner with Pact Myanmar to bring electricity in the form of solar power to approximately 3,500 individuals from villages in rural areas of Mandalay, Central Myanmar. With […]