Myanmar morning news for August 23
The first Krispy Kreme shop to open in Myanmar in September The first Krispy Kreme shop will open at the first floor of Times Link Mall in Yangon in September, according to Krispy Kreme Myanmar. […]
The first Krispy Kreme shop to open in Myanmar in September The first Krispy Kreme shop will open at the first floor of Times Link Mall in Yangon in September, according to Krispy Kreme Myanmar. […]
DSI hunts Singaporeans on fraud charges The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is seeking extradition of four Singapore citizens on the charge of deceiving around 250 victims to trade in a fake firm and lose […]
Special Report: Cities in Cambodia and Laos We look into how Luang Prabang, Siem Reap, and Vientiane are ensuring clean water, overhauling public transport, and conserving their most beloved attractions. –GovInsider Laos and Myanmar agree […]
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi says relations with military ‘not that bad’ Myanmar government leader Aung San Suu Kyi said on Tuesday her relationship with the military – which held her under house arrest for nearly 15 […]
Singapore’s architectural history under threat from redevelopment frenzy A rush to tear down and redevelop buildings in Singapore has prompted calls to conserve aging properties that symbolize the country’s recent history and economic rise. — […]
#SafeBirthEvenHere: UNFPA’s humanitarian response in flood-stricken Lao PDR In flood-hit southern Lao PDR this World Humanitarian Day, UNFPA and partners are intensifying relief efforts for affected populations, including women and girls, as the misery continues […]
Reuters journalists face verdict next week on Myanmar secrets charges The judge in the trial of two Reuters reporters jailed in Myanmar on accusations of obtaining secret state documents said on Monday he will deliver […]
Higher spending fails to boost retail rents from protracted slump Even as locals stepped up their festive purchases ahead of discounts offered before Hari Raya Aidilfitri and businesses jumpstarted their expansion plans, Singapore’s retail rents […]
Authorities redoubling efforts to legalise Lao workers in Thailand All Lao workers who return home to register with the authorities will need to get work permits and passports from labour officials so they can legally […]
US Imposes Sanctions on Myanmar Military Over Rohingya Crackdown The United States imposed sanctions on four Myanmar military and police commanders and two army units on Friday (17/08), accusing them of “ethnic cleansing” against Rohingya […]
New VERS scheme could bring about acrimony among residents, warns Alex Yam The chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for National Development Alex Yam on Sunday (Aug 19) raised concerns about a new housing scheme […]
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a youth photo contest dubbed WaterYouDoing?, aimed at showcasing the contribution of youth to water awareness, water services, water resource management, and water security in Asia and the […]