The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
Category: Myanmar
Japan offers to participate in Dawei SEZ development
The Dawei SEZ is expected to be the largest SEZ in South East Asia – about eight times larger than Thilawa SEZ in Yangon
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar ‘already facing extinction’
Scientists identified new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair.
ADB Approves US$484-Million Loan for Expressway Linking Myanmar’s Bago Region, Mon State
The expressway will link to the Yangon-Mandalay highway as s part of Japan’s planned East-West Economic Corridor.
Rooting out inequalities
Women’s participation in forest management in conflict-affected areas of Karen state in Myanmar
Climate change vulnerability assessment of township in Ayeyawady Region
Vulnerabilities are currently high and changes in climate will require decision-makers in Labutta Township to plan for extensive impacts.
Denmark committed DKK35 million to support Myanmar’s 5 year Climate Adaption Programme
To strengthen the resilience of the coastal communities in Rakhine State and Thanintharyi Region through the sustainable management of mangroves.
Greening plan in Myanmar’s World Heritage Site Bagan angers conservationists
A plan to plant around 3,000 trees as part of a greening plan has drawn criticism that it could damage unexplored, buried sites and the cultural landscape.
Myanmar Govt Invites Competing Proposals in China-Initiated New Yangon City Project
New Yangon City is one of the backbone projects in Myanmar for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vast BRI grand global infrastructure network.