Lead Story Migrants Issues News
160,000 Burmese working abroad thanks to MoU scheme: Govt
Burma and Japan are currently negotiating a fresh MoU aimed at creating technical training programmes in Japan, as well as protecting trainees’ rights.
Lead Story Migrants Issues News
Burma and Japan are currently negotiating a fresh MoU aimed at creating technical training programmes in Japan, as well as protecting trainees’ rights.
Arakan Lead Story News Rohingya
State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi made the remarks to Japanese business leaders amid concern over renewed violence in Arakan State.
Business International Relations Lead Story News
Japan will provide aid worth US$7.73 billion to Burma over five years to support its peace-building and development efforts, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday.
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A group of 30 Burmese business leaders will travel to Japan as State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi begins a five-day visit to the country today.
In front of a full house of mostly Japanese boxing fans at Tokyo’s Korakuen Hall, Tun Tun Min’s bout was the highlight of the evening.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a new broadside against the United States as he leaves for an official visit to fellow US ally Japan.
Lead Story Military Nayyidaw News
Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani meets with Burma’s Commander-in-Chief Snr-Gen Min Aung Hlaing in the capital Naypyidaw.
Education International Relations Lead Story News
Members of a delegation of MPs returning from a study tour in Japan say that Burmese citizens may receive training with Japan’s assistance.
Foreign firms are interested in bidding for Burma’s fourth telecoms license, as mobile phone penetration increases throughout the country.
Burma opened the Yangon Stock Exchange (YSX) today, with the first six listed companies announced.
2015 Elections Lead Story News Politics
The Burmese embassy in Tokyo has extended the timeframe for Burmese nationals in Japan to cast their vote for the 8 November general election.
Catch up on the latest banking, finance, and investment news from Burma.
Burma’s vice president opened on Wednesday a $1.5 billion manufacturing complex aimed at investment and creating jobs, showcasing government achievements.
Business Dawei Lead Story News
Siam Commercial Bank, a partner of Burma’s KBZ, is gearing up to offer financial facilities to fund investment by Italian-Thai Development in the SEZ.
Business Lead Story News Travel & Tourism
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will invest US $250 million over three loans to help upgrade Rangoon’s existing Circular Railway line.
Thilawa’s new oil storage and terminal were opened on Sunday, bringing the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) one step closer to completion.
This week in business: Dagon City development scrapped; Myanmar National Airlines launch first international flight; Dawei SEZ finally gets green light.
Business Dawei Lead Story News Tenasserim
Thailand, Japan and Burma effectively launched the US$50 billion industrial zone that will have a deep impact on trade and investment in Southeast Asia.
Business Business Weekly Lead Story News
This week in business; Coca-Cola defends claims of links to military company, the Thilawa Special Economic Zone steams ahead and KFC opens in Rangoon.
Environment Lead Story Lifestyle News
The single-seat aircraft finally takes off from Japan en route to Hawaii on a momentous 120-hour journey powered only by solar energy.
Pilot Andre Borschberg was en route to Hawaii when he was forced to land at Nagoya airport late on Monday night.
Business Weekly Lead Story News
In business this week: A new 10,000 kyat note; Japanese assistance to upgrade postal system; Singapore leads investment in new tax year.
On 3 May 1945, allied troops reclaimed Rangoon for the British Empire, after three years of Japanese occupation.
In the face of harassment, threats, and some pretty powerful adversaries, Burma’s female activists are leading the fight against land injustices.
Central Bank governor describes the opening of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ – the first foreign bank to launch in Burma – as a “new milestone”.
Business Dawei Lead Story News
Thailand, Burma and Japan agree terms to manage the port, road and rail links, power plants, waterworks, industrial estates and telecommunications.
Elections Lead Story News Peace Process
Delegation led by President’s Office Minister Aung Min visit Tokyo.
A prominent Buddhist monk banned from holding public sermons in Burma has led religious talks in Japan.
Education Lead Story News Protest
There are plans to take the campaign against the use of vigilante thugs nationwide.
Thirty-three Burmese trainees are seeking refugee status after vanishing last year from their technical jobs in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo.