Burmese govt to monitor ‘misuse’ of Internet
Burma’s lower house of parliament today approved a bill granting the government power to oversee public misuse of the Internet.
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Mandalay journalist arrested under Article 66(d)
The freelancer allegedly posted a tongue-in-cheek comment on Facebook, but then called Khet Aung “the worst chief minister” in the country.
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Online abuse taking a toll on women in Burma
As Internet and mobile phone use surge, more women are experiencing abusive online posting of intimate private photos without their consent.
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Naypyidaw, Rangoon get telecoms boost
Broadband and mobile connections are set to improve in Burma’s capital and its largest city as two major providers of telecommunications services upgrade their offerings.
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Burma on the cusp of an Internet revolution
Burma is in the race to become the first smartphone only nation and the country’s brightest tech entrepreneurs are headed for the win.
Health fears for online activist denied bail
The defence team say Patrick Kum Jaa Lee is suffering from asthma attacks in prison, where he has been held for over a month.
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Business weekly 5 June
In business this week: YSX to open in October; MPs plan to borrow from CBM for agricultural loans; green energy in Burma; local banks fear foreign rivals.
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Gmail now available in Burmese
Google announced on Wednesday that Gmail is now available in Burmese, marking the 74th language for the popular email service. “As a country of 53 million, Myanmar’s recent opening-up has[…]
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Business in Burma this week: Yoma secures loan from ADB to aid investments in Burma; Green flag for foreign firms in medical sector; Burma looks to compete as garment maker.
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Burma’s digital present and future
In the space of a year, the size of Burma’s domestic Internet has tripled. In September 2013, the number of locally hosted websites was 300; by the same time this year it had jumped to 900.
DVB Debate: Hanging on the telephone
In this episode of DVB Debate, the studio examines what a modernising telecommunications market means for Burma.
Burma, US pledge to fight hate speech
Burma’s nascent internet industry has seen rampant abuse by extremist groups spreading misinformation, inciting violence and circulating false reports and pictures.
Telenor discovers child labourers on its sites
With a roll-out across Burma of mobile phones, Internet packages and other telecommunications devices scheduled for next month, Telenor announced on Thursday that it has discovered cases of underage labour in its supply chain.
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DVB talks to Petter Furberg, CEO of Telenor in Burma
Myanmar CEO Petter Furberg says Telenor will launch some time in September with both 2-G and 3-G networks. He also promised Burmese customers international calls at affordable prices.
Ooredoo’s services lacking, customers say
Despite promises of better voice connection and access to the Internet, mobile phone users in Rangoon say that Ooredoo’s services are falling short of high expectations.
MPT needs improvement to keep up with competition, official says
With foreign firms Ooredoo and Telenor poised to enter the Burmese telecoms market, Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications must improve upon its slow and unreliable reputation.
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Human Rights film festival concludes, but not without controversy
The Human Rights Human Dignity Film Festival ended on Thursday following a controversial move by organisers to cancel the screening of one film due to online intimidation.
Web presence a key indicator of corporate transparency: Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business
MCRB launched the Transparency in Myanmar Enterprises project last month, which rates Burma’s largest companies for their openness.
Telenor promises mobile coverage to 90% of Burmese
The Norwegian telecoms firm is embarking on a US$1-billion investment to roll out its commercial second- and third-generation mobile service in Burma this year.
Social media: the good, the bad and the ugly
With internet access rapidly expanding in Burma and the price on SIM-cards and smartphones falling, more and more people are using social media. But while it can be a way to keep in touch with friends or promote your company, media analysts warn that it can also be a source of hate speech and fear mongering.
Burmese Internet provider promises free Wi-Fi hotspots
Private Internet service provider RedLink says it has plans to provide a number of Wi-Fi “hotspots” in public areas of Rangoon as soon as the law allows private Internet companies to act independently of state-run Yadarnaporn Teleport.
Telenor and Ooredoo win Burma telecoms licences
Burma awarded two highly anticipated telecommunications licences to Telenor and Ooreedo on Thursday, despite calls from the lower house of parliament to delay the process until the country has passed a law to govern the sector
Burma prepares for telecom boom
Burma on Tuesday announced plans for a dramatic increase in telephone and Internet access as it opened the door for foreign firms to enter one of Asia’s last untapped markets
Burma still ‘enemy of the internet’
As country continues to ‘open up’, internet and access to websites continues to lag behind reports international internet watchdog group
Freed blogger turns eyes to rural Burma
Nay Phone Latt says he is eager to return to writing, and hopes to set up internet education initiatives in underdeveloped rural Burma
US security software pops up in Burma
Technology made by Californian internet security company, currently on defensive over Syria connection, believed to be in use in Burma
News websites unblocked
A number of foreign news websites, including DVB seemingly unblocked by govt department for the first time since 2003, ushering cautious optimism from Rangoon internet users
Burma becomes world’s top cyber warrior
Report finds that 13 percent of global internet attack traffic comes from Burma, ranking it above that of US, China and Russia
Internet cafes ban CDs, USB drives
New regulation adds to long list of laws that keep Burmese internet usage amongst the most restricted in the world
Social media is fuelling resistance
The Burmese regime is growing alarmed as more and more web-savvy youths evade restrictions to harness the power of the internet
