Foreign firms eye new telecoms license
Foreign firms are interested in bidding for Burma’s fourth telecoms license, as mobile phone penetration increases throughout the country.
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Viber leads Facebook & Skype in Burma– but is it safe?
Founded in 2010, the smartphone messaging application is revolutionising the way activists and aid workers communicate, advocate and campaign in Burma.
Telenor boosted by growth in Burma
Norwegian mobile phone operator Telenor reported second-quarter earnings below expectations on Wednesday, but said its rapid growth in Burma continued.
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Business weekly 8 May 2015
Telenor posts record revenues; Carlsberg opens beer factory in Pegu; Burma poised to be leading rice exporter; and rents in Rangoon on the rise.
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DVB Debate: I sync therefore I am
On this week’s episode of DVB Debate, the panel discusses the impact that mobile technology has had on Burmese society since the sudden and widespread introduction of cheap SIM cards and smartphones.
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King Harald reaffirms Norway’s support for Burmese reform
Norway’s King Harald V reaffirms his country’s support for Burma’s reform process while engaging in discussions to boost bilateral relations and trade.
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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.
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Images of the week
Photographs from: fighting in Myawaddy between Burmese government forces and Karen rebels; a Mandalay village is buried in silt following flooding; Mickey and Minnie come to town; and a light-hearted moment during ceasefire talks in Rangoon.
Karen State parliament closes with passage of two laws
The ninth session of the Karen State parliament drew to a close on Thursday with the passage of two new laws, according to Karen State Transport Minister Saw Khin Maung Myint.
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BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: China aims to legalise Burmese rice imports; Muse SEZ to be completed by 2017; Malaysian firm to supply Komatsu dozers in Hpakant; Telenor promises roll-out in September.
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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.
Japan pledges 10.5 million yen for Burma’s communications network
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida pledged 10.5 billion yen (US$102 million) in loans to his Burmese counterpart, Wunna Maung Lwin, on Saturday to improve the country’s communications infrastructure.
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BUSINESS in BURMA THIS WEEK: Rangoon hotel market looks to continue record growth; Kyaukphyu SEZ master plan near completion; Telenor reaffirms Burma link with executive appointment; and the sale of Thilawa leasehold rights begins.
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.
Ooredoo calls on Digicel for telecoms development
Yoma Strategic Holdings (YSH) announced that its joint venture, Digicel Asia Holdings (DAH), has agreed to partner with Qatar-based Ooredoo in the development of telecoms towers in Burma.
Burma approves long-awaited telecoms bill
Burma’s parliament has passed a telecoms bill paving the way for licensed international firms to operate, in the latest move to open the potentially lucrative mobile market
Telenor talks to DVB
Norwegian company Telenor and Qatari-based company Ooreedo have been awarded highly anticipated telecommunications licenses in Burma. Both companies say they will invest billions of dollars to roll out mobile phone,[…]
