Japan will provide aid worth US$7.73 billion to Burma over five years to support its peace-building and development efforts, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday.
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Australia to provide an extra $9 million in aid
Australia’s ambassador to Burma said that the focus of the funding “is to improve the conditions for the voluntary return of refugees”.
Burma MPs look to Japan for training assistance
Members of a delegation of MPs returning from a study tour in Japan say that Burmese citizens may receive training with Japan’s assistance.
Business weekly 3 July
This week in business; Coca-Cola defends claims of links to military company, the Thilawa Special Economic Zone steams ahead and KFC opens in Rangoon.
Shinzo Abe pledges support for Burma’s peace process
Delegation led by President’s Office Minister Aung Min visit Tokyo.
DVB Debate: Will foreign aid help or hinder Burma?
Panellists on DVB Debate discuss potential pitfalls that can arise from a reliance on foreign aid.