Slew of foreign investments approved before govt power transfer
Foreign direct investment in the fiscal year ending in March grew to nearly $9 billion, after a rush of last-minute approvals.
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Heineken taps into Burma
Heineken NV has opened a US$60 million brewery joint-venture just outside Rangoon as it attempts to entice Burma’s notorious loyal beer drinkers.
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Burma ratifies chemical weapons ban
Burma finally signs the international convention, though it has been accused of using and manufacturing chemical weapons in recent years.
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Burmese pop stars sing about war and peace at Netherlands concert
Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein and L Lun Wah selected a song called “War” to perform. They said they wrote this song specially for the occasion as they wanted to stress before a global audience that “a nation cannot be built with bullets”.
Netherlands to help Burma manage water
The Dutch government announced support for water management projects in Burma with a commitment of three million euros (US$3.9 million).
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President Thein Sein embarks for Europe
President Thein Sein flies from Naypyidaw to begin a 10-day trip to Europe which will include official visits to Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands for the first time.
