The Thai government has named a special task force headed by Energy Minister Pongsak Raktapongpaisal in its latest move to kick-start the massive Dawei project in eastern Burma.

THIS WEEK IN BURMESE BUSINESS NEWS: Mining law to be redrafted; Burma's rubber exports receive a boost; Thai pharmaceutical firm steps up presence in Burma; and read how was the country rated by the World Bank as conducive to business investment.

Thais emerge positive from tripartite meeting on Dawei after Burma agreed to secure loans from the Asian Development Bank.

Residents of Kyaukphyu in western Burma are becoming restless as the controversial Shwe Gas and Oil Project nears completion