A series of tragic deaths from electrocution has forced Burma’s largest city to try to untangle the mess that its power grid has fallen into after decades of neglect.
Day: July 26, 2016
Rural Arakan to receive $10 million under micro-finance scheme
The loan, to be distributed through the Mya Sein Yaung micro-finance scheme, will be used to support businesses and livelihoods in 401 villages.
Sagaing farmers call for compensation, closure of nickel mine
Residents from 22 villages around the town of Tigyaing said they lost a total of 16,632 acres to land grabs by the military government between 2005 and 2008 to make…
Vendors cleared from Mandalay pavements
According to the Mandalay municipality, more than 700 stalls or spots in those areas are frequently utilised by illegal hawkers.
Business leaders seek economic direction from NLD
Burma’s business community is eagerly awaiting an announcement this week from the ruling National League for Democracy about its economic policies.
Solar-powered plane circles globe, returns to UAE
A solar-powered aircraft successfully completes the first fuel-free flight around the world after an epic 16-month voyage.