September 29, 2014

September 29, 2014in Bullet Points0by DVB

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Bullet Points: 29 September 2014

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Burma’s new stock exchange to list 3 companies in 2015

September 29, 2014in Archives, Lead Story, News2by DVB

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Burma’s new stock exchange to list 3 companies in 2015

The Yangon Stock Exchange (YSE), which will replace the Myanmar Securities Exchange Centre (MSEC), is set to launch in Burma by October 2015.

September 29, 2014in 2015 Elections, Lead Story, News1by DVB

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PR protestors denounce Rangoon MP

A demonstration against proportional representation attracted 300 protestors in Pazungdaung township, Rangoon on Sunday.

The village of Yemyat is to be relocated after being buried in silt during a recent flood. The village, situated in Singtu Township, Mandalay Division, is downstream of a gold mine, which is where much of the silt is said to have was originated. Some 800 people were affected. Local authorities announced that the village will be relocated out of the danger zone. (PHOTO: DVB)

Irish travel writer Pamela McCourt does the Ice Bucket Challenge in the Rangoon suburb of Dala as part of a fundraiser for Parami Orphanage Home. (PHOTO: DVB)

Much-loved Disney characters Micky and Minnie Mouse posed for photos as part of a promotional event to launch the “Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales” performance which will be held at Myanmar Event Park from 8-12 October. (PHOTO: DVB)

September 29, 2014in 2015 Elections, Conflict, Development, Lead Story, News, Photos, Society4by DVB

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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…

Kenji Nagai’s sister calls for official investigation, release of video camera

September 29, 2014in Foreign Affairs, Lead Story, Media, News48by ZAW ZAW HLAING / DVB

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Kenji Nagai’s sister calls for official investigation, release of video camera

Marking the seven anniversary of the Saffron Revolution on Saturday, Noriko Ogawa, the sister of slain Japanese photojournalist Kenji Nagai, has reiterated her call for an official investigation into his…

September 29, 2014in Conflict, Karen, Lead Story, News62by THE BANGKOK POST

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Thai army on alert after Myawaddy clash

Thai soldiers in Tak province have been put on high alert after heavy fighting between Burmese government soldiers and Karen rebels temporarily closed the Mae Sot border pass.