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NGO Urges Gov’t To Halt Kachin Hydropower Project

September 11, 2017 by Thiha

A new report published by the Kachin Development Networking Group (KDNG) implored the government to cease construction on the Ngo Chan Hka Hydropower projects on the Ngo Chang Hka River, citing various adverse ecological and social effects. The project’s four dams are the Laung Din, Tongxinqiao, Khan Kang, and Gaw Lang on the Ngo Chang […]

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Myanmar pulses market examined

September 6, 2017 by Thiha

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Commerce said that several strategies are being explored to restore the stability of Myanmar’s pulses market. The Myanmar pulses market was sent into disarray last month when India, the largest buyer, put severe restrictions on imported pulses in an attempt to protect the price of their own supply […]

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PM Narendra Modi’s visit to expand strategic and economic footprint in Myanmar

September 4, 2017 by Thiha

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi’s three-city Myanmar visit from September 5-7 comes at an appropriate time with India seeking to expand strategic and economic footprint in the South East Asian country where Chinese attempts to enhance its sphere of influence has been met with varying degrees of success. The visit to Myanmar –– considered India’s […]

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Stability of pulses market sought after India policy

August 31, 2017 by Thiha

Following India’s Restricted Pulse Import Policy, a co-ordination meeting on plans for Myanmar’s pulses exports in respective sectors was held at the Ministry of Commerce in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently issued an import policy change to import only 200,000 tons of toor whole on 5 August, and […]

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US$400 million Chinese investment proposed for 33 agricultural extension centers

July 28, 2017 by Thiha

Myanmar’s Agribusiness Public Corporation (MAPCO), the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) and the China CITIC Construction Group submitted a US$400 million proposal to Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) to construct the 33 agribusiness service centers in states and regions. “We will construct the 33 agribusiness service centers as soon as possible,” said Dr. Soe Tun, the MRF […]

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Manila Water, IFC to collaborate on water projects in Asia Pacific

July 22, 2017 by Thiha

PARTNERSHIP FOR WATER PROJECT – Manila Water Philippine Ventures and Manila Water Asia Pacific President and CEO Virgilio C. Rivera Jr. (second from left) and IFC Regional Director for East Asia and the Pacific Vivek Pathak (center) shake hands during the MOU-signing together with Manila Water Company Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala (left) and IFC […]

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Only high-tech firms for hydro, coal power

July 3, 2017 by Thiha

Only companies and countries with access to the latest technologies and technologies which minimise environmental impact will be considered to take part in hydro and coal power projects in Myanmar, a senior official from the Ministry of Electricity and Energy told The Myanmar Times. “For electricity generation sources, we are planning to consider only the […]

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MOU opens doors to Myanmar for more Singapore firms

June 13, 2017 by Thiha

SINGAPORE — Homegrown transport and logistics firm Bok Seng Group signed an agreement with Myanmar’s Ayeyar Hinthar Group earlier this year to develop a one-stop logistics hub in the Pathein Industrial City — the region’s first large-scale industrial park. Bok Seng is one of the growing number of Singapore businesses seeking to expand into the […]

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Solar energy to power Maubin industrial park

May 22, 2017 by Thiha

Solar energy will be distributed at the recently opened Maubin Industrial Park, according to Ayeyawady Region government. The electricity infrastructure plays a vital importance for the development of industrial zone. The State still cannot supply sufficient electric power for the park. And so, the companies concerned are preparing to supply solar energy, said U Win […]

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Osaka business group to help lure firms to Japan-backed economic zone in Myanmar

May 18, 2017 by Thiha

The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has agreed to help attract small and medium-size companies to the Japanese-backed Thilawa Special Economic Zone near Yangon by establishing small rental factory spaces, the zone’s operator has announced. The OCCI, which is comprised of businesses around Osaka, and the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce […]

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