Typewriting the future: a dying art in a changing city
Typewriters still serve a critical role in the operations of government, banks and business in Myanmar. But it seems inevitable that soon they will disappear from Yangon’s streets. source
Dr Surin Pitsuwan seeks bigger mandate to represent ASEAN
ASEAN’s out-going Secretary-General has made an impassioned plea for the grouping to re-examine its decision-making process. In an exclusive interview with Channel NewsAsia Indonesia Bureau… source
Aung San Suu Kyi encourages overseas Myanmar citizens to return home
Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has encouraged overseas Myanmar citizens to return home to participate in the country’s transformation. She says they should use the skills and… source
Health experts: Myanmar may lose battle against HIV
Health experts warn that Myanmar is in danger of losing its battle with HIV. Currently, the country can only afford to treat a third of its more than 120000 HIV…
Myanmar: Objections to Myitsone Dam project
The controversial Myitsone Dam project in Myanmar’s Kachin state has been suspended for over two years now and stop-work costs, amounting to millions of US dollars, are mounting. But no…
Aung San Suu Kyi receives 1990 Sakharov Prize for human rights (recorded live feed)
JUST IN: Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has received her Sakharov Prize for human rights 23 years after she won it. Th event took place in Strasbourg on…
Aid on Myanmar highway
The Singapore Red Cross Society has helped build a first aid post on a Myanmar highway, giving assistance to accident victims. The highway, connecting the two main cities of Yangon…
Breaking News | Turkey Attack On Burma Today By Army with Irani Force
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MYANMAR: Aims to increase direct inbound foreign investment index by 10%
Myanmar is aiming to increase inbound foreign direct investment by 10 percent this year to around 3 billion US dollars. It’s targeting agriculture and tourism to lead the drive. Myanmar’s…
Channel NewsAsia in Myanmar
Laws in Myanmar are still vague and uncertain, despite progress made in the legal environment. But many are still optimistic about the abundant business opportunities the country has to offer….…