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Day: July 16, 2015
Interfaith activist arrested after posting pic with assault rifle
A Muslim interfaith activist is arrested after posting online a photo of himself holding a gun during a visit to Kachin State in 2013.
Ethnic armies vow to keep peace during election
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) has vowed that ethnic armed groups will not disturb the upcoming November elections.
Property market unmoved by 'New Rangoon' project
In Rangoon’s southwest a cluttered city skyline immediately gives way to lush green farms— that are now worth tens of thousands of dollars each.
International brands support minimum wage, say watchdogs
Ethical Trading Initiative, Fair Labor Association say they are backed by 17 international manufacturers, including Adidas, Gap, Tesco, H&M and Patagonia.
US dollar demand rises against weakened kyat
Burmese finance analysts have predicted that the US dollar will continue to strengthen against the kyat until the end of the year, state media reports.