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Kyat slumps amid uncertainty over claims of record low
Myanmar Times, Published on 19/12/2016
» YANGON - While economic analysts argue over whether the weakening kyat is a preventable blight on the economy or a natural by-product of global macroeconomic conditions, a second question has arisen – how to tell if the currency is actually at record lows against the US dollar.
Yangon's SRT bus line closes due to losses
Myanmar Times, Published on 08/12/2016
» YANGON, Myanmar - Yangon’s SRT bus line, launched with government help last year as a model for passenger-friendly transportation, is to close on Dec 8 after losing 690 million kyat (about 18.7 million baht).
Yangon considers ending industrial zone bridge tolls
Myanmar Times, Published on 06/12/2016
» YANGON, Myanmar - The Yangon Region government is debating removing toll fees on three bridges that connect Hlaing Thar Yar industrial zone with Yangon and the Thilawa special economic zone following complaints they are excessive.
Myanmar car dealers peeved by new import restrictions
Myanmar Times, Published on 02/12/2016
» YANGON, Myanmar - Importers are up in arms over a ban on bringing in cars built before 2015 and total prohibition of more right-hand drive vehicles.
Defence team team hopeful in Koh Tao murder appeal
Myanmar Times, Published on 02/11/2016
» YANGON - Lawyers for two Myanmar nationals sentenced to death in Thailand for the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao are optimistic about winning their appeal after the court refused the prosecution extra time to prepare.
Three Mandalay projects delayed pending review
Myanmar Times, Published on 01/11/2016
» Three Mandalay Region development projects approved under the previous government are being reconsidered under the National League for Democracy administration.
Mandalay jade traders seeking market protection
Myanmar Times, Published on 31/10/2016
» YANGON - Gems traders in Mandalay have called on the government to enforce a temporary suspension on jade mining and crack down on the illegal export of the precious stone.
Myanmar hotels look to boost standard with Thai help
Myanmar Times, Published on 20/10/2016
» YANGON - A joint seminar on hospitality management development will be held on Saturday, a cooperative effort by the Myanmar Hotelier Association and Thai industry.
Rescued Myanmar fishermen re-trafficked in home waters
Myanmar Times, Published on 11/10/2016
» YANGON - Four Myanmar fishermen who were enslaved on Thai fishing boats and later abandoned on remote Indonesian islands have recounted how they again became trapped on a trawler – this time in their home country.
Myanmar to push capital as destination for event organisers
Myanmar Times, Published on 04/10/2016
» YANGON - The government has announced new initiatives to attract tourists and conference and exhibition organisers to the capital city, Nay Pyi Taw.