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    Burma Business Weekly
    February 21, 2015in Burma, Business Weekly, Lead Story, News, Trade342by DVB
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    Burma Business Weekly

    Japan bank opening account in Burma; Burma to dominate rice export industry; Officials meet in bid to boost India-Burma trade; Tobacco duties set to rise; India holds on to Burma’s…

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    Police break up striking garment workers in Shwepyithar
    February 21, 2015in Labour Issues, Lead Story, News, Rangoon167by DVB
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    Police break up striking garment workers in Shwepyithar

    Several protesting workers from the E-Land Myanmar Garment factory in Shwepyithar Industrial Zone 2 were injured when they clashed violently with police.

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    President's Office denies Burmese army killed civilians in Laogai
    February 21, 2015in Conflict, Kokang, Lead Story, News109by NAW NOREEN / DVB
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    President's Office denies Burmese army killed civilians in Laogai

    “LID 33 did not shoot civilians, but may have shot those pretended to be civilians. They shoot only when there is strong evidence,” said director Zaw Htay.

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    Twilight Over Burma
    February 21, 2015in Arts, Burma, Lead Story, News274by DVB
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    Twilight Over Burma

    An epic cinematic tale depicting the colourful life of an Austrian student in Burma –and her marriage into a disappearing royal dynasty – has wrapped up its filming in the…

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    Jailed New Zealander puts faith in Burmese justice
    February 21, 2015in Law, Lead Story, News, Religion6by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    Jailed New Zealander puts faith in Burmese justice

    “I have faith in the judge and judicial system, and I trust that the judge has the strength and integrity to only focus on the facts of the case and…

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    Servitude in Singapore
    February 21, 2015in Labour Issues, Lead Story, Migrants Issues, News8by CALUM STUART
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    Servitude in Singapore

    DVB takes a look at the deception and hardships faced by Burmese nationals who are recruited as domestic servants in Singapore.

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