01 March 2014
Government officials have revealed that the current administration of Burma intends to refuse a loan from China worth about US$2 billion, which was allotted for the construction of the Burma-China Corridor Project. In a second joint committee meeting, the governments of China and Burma agreed upon a project that involves the building of a trade […]
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27 February 2014
A key processing refinery project in China has been delayed, putting the future of the country’s multi-billion dollar investment in Burma’s oil terminal and transshipment in uncertainty. The Chinese industry report said street protests against the controversial Yunnan Province refinery are the cause of the delay. The protests were due to concerns over pollution worries. […]
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12 February 2014
Delegates from a variety of Arakanese organisations have declared they will carry out the 4th Arakan National Conference in Kyaukpyu during 27 April to 1 May as they aim to find responses to the continuing turmoil in the area. Debating at a press meeting at the end of the convention in Chiang Mai on Monday, […]
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31 January 2014
The Kyaukpyu-Yunnan pipeline running from Burma into China does not meet international standards and shows signs of cracking in some places, an MP told a Union assembly. MP Tun Aung Kyaw of Ponnagyun issued an analysis noting that the pipeline should be buried a minimum of 15 feet deep and have outer walls at least […]
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29 January 2014
Recently enacted legislation in Burma, also known as Myanmar, includes significant tax incentives for investors in Special Economic Zones (SEZ). President Thein Sein signed the new tax law into effect on January 23rd, and the laws were reported on by state-owned media outlets on January 25th. Income tax exemptions are allowed for both local and […]
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08 January 2014
The following article is from The London Gazette – an official journal of record of the British government. Originally published on Friday 23rd April 1948, this article has been archived on the Britain at War website. SUPPLEMENT TO The London Gazette OF FRIDAY, the 23rd of APRIL, 1948 Registered as a newspaper MONDAY, 26 APRIL, […]
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29 December 2013
A capsized boat is responsible for the death of 17 people from the Kyaukpyu township in the Arakan state who drown in the on December 27, according to officials in the area. The overloaded boat carried villagers from the Sinboat village who were on their way back from wood collecting in a mangrove forest. The […]
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17 December 2013
The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) announced that along with 30 other domestic airports, Kyaukpyu airport (KYP) is due to be privatised. The DCA’s privatisation plans give priority to companies which rate able to operate the whole airport, though opportunities for companies to operate under join partnerships are also available. The DCA’s spokesperson, director general […]
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15 December 2013
Film showing 19th Indian Division crossing the River Chindwin at Sittaung, Burma, and an abortive raid by No. 5 Army Commando, 3rd Special Service Brigade, on Ramree.
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15 December 2013
In order to speed the surrender of Japanese forces at Ramree Town (on Ramree Island in the Arakan region of Burma) Royal Indian Navy (RIN) landing craft set out to carry troops up rivers which approach the town from three sides.
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