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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.
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Rice price volatility in Burma must be addressed, says World Bank
The price of rice in Burma has increased by 41 percent in four years, much higher than rivals Thailand and Cambodia. This has led to a decrease in Burmese rice exports and food security at home.
Tourism minister calls for hotel price regulation ahead of SEA games
Burma’s tourism minister has called for hotel prices to be regulated ahead of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in December or risk derailing the country’s nascent tourism industry
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Meikhtila shoppers concerned by meat prices
Jan 26, 2009 (DVB), Residents of Meikhtila are worried that the price of meat will go up if authorities increase the local butchery license fee by 30 percent on 1[…]
Steep rise in food prices continues
Aug 15, 2008 (DVB), The cost of food and basic commodities has continued to rise, with some estimating that goods have doubled in price since last year, while the government[…]
Commodity prices soar after cyclone
May 5, 2008 (DVB)-The price of rice and other commodities has soared due to shortages following the cyclone that hit Burma over the weekend, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis brought[…]
Htin Kyaw in isolation after prison protest
Mar 11, 2008 (DVB), Detained activist Htin Kyaw has been in solitary confinement for the past 10 days after shouting political slogans against regime leaders and the referendum. Htin Kyaw,[…]
Farmers suffer losses after forced crop growing
Dec 3, 2007 (DVB), Farmers in Mandalay and Magwe divisions have been faced with rising debts and failed harvests after local authorities forced them to grow particular crops. In Ma[…]
Wage increase for Rangoon municipal workers
Oct 16, 2007 (DVB), The Burmese government has more than doubled the daily wage rate for municipal refuse collectors in Rangoon, according to town sources. The daily payment given to[…]
