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Kirin fails to dispel doubts on military-linked Myanmar partner
Myanmar Brewery, a joint venture between Kirin and Myanma Economic Holdings, is the dominant beer company in the southeast Asian country
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In New Year speech, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi announces contract to get COVID-19 vaccine from India
Myanmar’s de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi wears a face shield and mask as she attends a flag-raising ceremony for
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Myanmar airline to fly again domestically after 3-month pause
Suu Kyi talks of ‘return to normal’ with eye on international routes A Myanmar National Airlines’ jet sits on the tarmac
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India wants a stable Myanmar, says Army Chief
In his first comment on the military coup in Myanmar, Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Wednesday asserted that
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Malaysia court halts deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian court has allowed a temporary stay of deportation of 1,200 Myanmar nationals scheduled to be sent
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EU warns of sanctions for Myanmar military, confirms new measures against Russia
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell was in Brussels for a meeting of the bloc’s foreign ministers. /Yves Herman/Pool via
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Incitement Of Violence”: Facebook Takes Down Myanmar Military’s Page
“In line with our global policies, we’ve removed the Tatmadaw True News Information Team Page from Facebook for repeated violations
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Myanmar coup: What is happening and why?
Mya Thwe Thwe Khaing had just turned 20 A 20-year-old woman shot in the head during anti-coup demonstrations in Myanmar
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Fresh Anti-Coup Protests In Myanmar After Overnight Internet Blackout
The military has steadily escalated efforts to quell an uprising against their seizure of power two weeks ago, which saw
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Rohingya Activists Are Hoping That the Coup in Myanmar Will Be a Turning Point for Their Struggle
KUTUPALONG, COX’S BAZAR, BANGLADESH – 2019/08/25: Rohingya Muslims waiting on the hill in kutupalong refugee camp to commemorate the second
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Perspective
Observer Research Foundation Mumbai
Ideas and Action for a Better India THE BELT & ROAD INITIATIVE India’s perspectives on
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Myanmar Homes
TOWNS AND VILLAGES IN MYANMAR There are few large towns or cities in Myanmar with
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Landless in Myanmar
Land is often the most significant asset of most rural families. Approximately 70 percent of
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Environment
Myanmar monk creates refuge for snakes at monastery
Wilatha has created a refuge for snakes. A Buddhist monk has created a refuge for
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Flash floods kill two in Thailand, storm heads for Myanmar
Tropical storm Sinlaku dumped heavy rain on 18 Thai provinces over the weekend. The storm
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Trash is treasure as Myanmar environmentalist turns food scraps into fertiliser
Inda Aung Soe and his wife Aye Aye Than collect food waste at the wet
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Technology
Facebook rejects request to release Myanmar officials’ data for genocide case
FILE PHOTO: A 3D-printed Facebook logo is seen placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken March 25, 2020. REUTERS/Dado
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End Unlawful Internet Restrictions
Three people walk along a road close to the surge of fighting between the Arakan Army and Myanmar military in
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Myanmar: End World’s Longest Internet Shutdown
Lift Restrictions in Embattled Rakhine, Chin States A telecommunications tower in Mrauk U township, Rakhine State, where the Myanmar government has
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SK Telecom sends cyber experts to Myanmar amid national SOC development
South Korean provider also targets expansion through Vietnam and Thailand The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of Myanmar has moved
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Bamboo Technology Park : Inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Assam in Guwahati
The North-East of India is considered a paradise abound with unique and exquisite natural resources. Recently, Bamboo Technology Park was
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Thought Leaders
Framework for Political Dialogue to be Completed Prior to Next Peace Conference
During a press conference held on the third day of the Panglong Union Peace Conference, it was announced that the
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U.S. Considering Easing Sanctions on Myanmar during Ms. Suu Kyi’s White House Visit
The U.S. Government is considering easing sanctions against Myanmar during the time of Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit which
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History Of Burma
Early Burma The Nation we know as Burma was first formed during the goldenage of Pagan in the 11th century.
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Suu Kyi Speaks at Peace Conference to Boost Myanmar Cease-Fire
Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s newly appointed State Counselor, spoke at the Union Peace Conference for the first time.
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Arts & Culture
Guide To The Growing Punk Music Scene
Names in Myanmar Punk Punk music is on the rise in Myanmar, especially in Yangon. There are no specific ‘punk’
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History Of Burma
Early Burma The Nation we know as Burma was first formed during the goldenage of Pagan in the 11th century.
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Mythical landscape of Myanmar
Even before the days of British colonialism and the ‘exotic east’ writings of luminaries like Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and
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Bagan: Ancient Capital of Myanmar
Lacquerware The lacquer takes its roots in China it there has a few three thousand years, and then developed in
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Education News
Sex education in schools sparks debate over morality
A school textbook exploring the fictional lives of adolescents and sexually active couples has caused a real-world storm. Conservative politicians
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Myanmar extends closure of preschools till May 15
A pre-school employee plays games together with the students in Yangon. Photo: The Myanmar Times The Ministry of Social Welfare,
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Learn Burmese language – Greetings in Burmese
Let’s learn Burmese with http://burmeselesson.com, with this introduction to Burmese greetings, practice to speak Burmese and learn your first words!
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Education System in Myanmar
Education School/Level Grade From Grade To Age From Age To Years Primary Elementary Education 1 5 6 11 5
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