The government will build more training schools for youths who have run afoul of the law, according to U Soe Aung, deputy minister for the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement. He said one of the schools will be built in the capital, Nay Pyi Taw. “The number of children is increasing at training […]
Telecom Operators Must Expand Network Coverage After 4 Years
January 31, 2018 by
“Telecom operators, that are more than 4 years old, are expected to expand their network to remote areas where telecommunication is under developed,” U Nay Myo Kyaw, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Transports and Communication, said. He was answering to the motion submitted by U Sai Kyaw Moe, Member of Pyithu Hluttaw, lower house, from […]
Upper House approves investment bill
October 7, 2016 by
The Upper House has approved the draft Myanmar Investment Bill from the Lower House. The bill states that foreign investors can hire land or buildings for 50 years. With the permission of the Myanmar Investment Commission, they can extend their contracts for 10-year periods. The new bill says the commission should seek the approval of […]
Myanmar’s army picks its lawmakers in next transition step
January 21, 2016 by
Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated military officers to their posts, another step by the army in what has so far surprised many as a remarkably peaceful transition. YANGON: Myanmar army chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated military officers, who hold a quarter of seats in parliament, to their posts, state media said on […]
