A long-running war and COVID-19 muddle development in Kyaukphyu, Myanmar.
Category: Myanmar
Yangon ports now able to receive bigger ships
The improved capacity of the Yangon River is expected to enable more containerised cargo throughput at the port and encourage higher volumes of trade. About 95 percent of Myanmar’s trade is conducted by sea.
‘Our Struggle Is Far From Over,’ Says Karen Recipient of ‘Environmental Hero’ Prize
Ethnic Karen environmentalist Saw Paul Sein Twa has been awarded the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize, which recognizes individuals for their “sustained and significant efforts to protect the natural environment.”
Myanmar replies to Japan’s offer for cooperation in Dawei SEZ
A minister-level meeting is now expected between the three governments.
Amid Tensions in Myanmar, An Indigenous Park of Peace Is Born
The Karen people have turned a war zone into a protected area that respects their cultural traditions and looks to save the Salween, one of the world’s last free-flowing international rivers.
Myanmar to expand national grid, build more power stations
Myanmar is building new power stations that will contribute a total of 500 kilovolt amperes (KV) to the national grid in fiscal 2020-21
Making Myanmar’s Markets Work for Safe Farmers
This busy weekend bazaar gathers growers from Yangon and nearby regions to sell their organic- and Good Agricultural Practices
Finland-backed fund invests in Myanmar microfinance sector
Finnfund, which invests in responsible and profitable businesses in developing countries, has injected US$5.5 million in Early Dawn Microfinance Co Ltd, the third largest microfinance company in Myanmar in terms of client outreach.
Nine Firms Qualify to Challenge Chinese Proposal for Myanmar’s New Yangon City Project
The nine firms are now qualified to submit rival plans to compete against the initial development proposal put forward by Beijing-based China Communications Construction Co. Ltd. (CCCC).
Japan Reveals Full Commitment to Myanmar’s Dawei SEZ
Tokyo finally agreed to take part after many Chinese companies submitted proposals to invest in Dawei.