YANGON—The Shan State Parliament will soon discuss a draft law that will allow the participation of local residents in the conservation of Inle Lake, one of the most prominent landmarks in Shan State. The draft law proposes the formation of a lake governing body that will include four representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs) and […]
Another wait for mine bill
November 25, 2014 by
Approval of the Mining Amendment Bill has been delayed again as hluttaw members dispute whether or not some of its provisions are constitutional. The main focus of the current disagreement is whether to grant licences to mining companies for 15 years or 25 years. The bill is an attempt to update legislation that many see […]
IP laws reach final draft
November 25, 2013 by
Pirates beware: A law protecting intellectual property (IP) could soon be on the books after intensive discussions with local and international experts on copyright, trademarks and industrial design, officials said. After 11 rounds of discussion and amendments, and with input from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the […]
Foreign ownership scheduled in Condo Law
November 12, 2013 by
Foreigners will be eligible to own apartments on the 6th floor or above of condominiums, according to an official draft of the Condominium Law published on November 10 in The New Light of Myanmar. The full text of the draft law also specifies foreigners will be able to buy up a maximum of 40 percent […]
