2015 Elections Lead Story News
UEC receives more than 6,000 observer applications
More than 6,000 election observers from nine local organisations have applied to the Union Election Commission, said chairperson Tin Aye.
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2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics Suu Kyi
USDP takes swipe at Suu Kyi-Obama kiss
“Mr Barack Obama came here two times. What happened when he came here? Someone was kissed two times!” blasted Htay Oo at a Hinthada election rally.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
USDP accused of offering gifts at Myaungmya rally
Thousands of people attended a USDP campaign rally on Monday in Myaungmya Township, amid suggestions that many were lured by the offer of a free meal.
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International investors wary of Burmese law
“I believe that a look at Myanmar’s current landscape will reveal that protectionism still exists,” says a panelist at the Myanmar Global Investment Forum.
President ‘did not discuss’ Myitsone dam in China, says Ye Htut
President Thein Sein did not engage in discussion about the Myitsone dam project when he met with CPI during his visit to China, says spokesperson Ye Htut.
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Factories consider lay-offs in response to minimum wage
After the government set the basic wage at 3,600 kyat (US$3) per day, some factory owners have considered redundancy rather than pay workers the increase.
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Don’t rush into ceasefire, Suu Kyi warns ethnic leaders
NLD central executive committee member says Aung San Suu Kyi advised KNU’s Maj. Htoo Htoo Lay at a meeting in her home in Rangoon on Saturday.
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NLD to replace 12 candidates
Twelve nominees from the NLD’s candidate list have resigned from the party and replacements are being found, spokesperson Win Myint tells the Daily Eleven.
Business Development Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
New development bank to lift tourism sector
The tourism industry will get a boost with the establishment of a tourism development bank, according to the Myanmar Tourism Bank.
Parliament urged against retirement age increase
MP Khin Maung Nyo has submitted an urgent proposal to parliament today, urging the government to keep the age of retirement at 60.
Release political prisoners ahead of election, urges NGO
The Former Political Prisoners’ Society plan to send a letter to President Thein Sein demanding the release of all political prisoners before the election.
