DVB Peace Documentary 2022 Finalist “A Quest for Peace” shares the story of a man from Burma seeking peace in exile among other faiths and religions as civil war rages…
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Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) receives 2023 Geuzen Medal
The Dutch Geuzen Medal for 2023 is being awarded to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP). Since the 2021 coup, more than 17,000 have been arrested and 2,894 people…
Slew of foreign investments approved before govt power transfer
Foreign direct investment in the fiscal year ending in March grew to nearly $9 billion, after a rush of last-minute approvals.
Heineken taps into Burma
Heineken NV has opened a US$60 million brewery joint-venture just outside Rangoon as it attempts to entice Burma’s notorious loyal beer drinkers.
Burma ratifies chemical weapons ban
Burma finally signs the international convention, though it has been accused of using and manufacturing chemical weapons in recent years.
Burmese pop stars sing about war and peace at Netherlands concert
Phyu Phyu Kyaw Thein and L Lun Wah selected a song called “War” to perform. They said they wrote this song specially for the occasion as they wanted to stress…