YANGON — The Yangon regional government has misused and breached financial regulations in spending public funds, in possible violation of the Anti-Corruption Law, according to the parliamentary Finance, Planning and Economy Committee. On the second day of parliamentary debates on the regional auditor-general’s report on government expenditure during the 2017-18 fiscal year, the committee pointed […]
Two Secretariat restaurants apply for liquor licences
Two new restaurants preparing to open at the newly refurbished Secretariat building in downtown Yangon have applied for the FL 17 licence, which will allow them to sell imported alcohol on premise. Objections from the public, if any, should be filed at Botahtaung Township General Administration Department (GAD) within 15 days, said U Sein Thaung, […]
AustCham: Tour of Yangon Secretariat Heritage Building and Member Networking, 13th June 2019
Please join us for a unique opportunity to tour the inside of one of Yangon’s most historic buildings. A guided tour will be given by one of The Secretariat’s knowledgeable tour guides followed by networking drinks in one of the newly restored spaces within the building. A unique opportunity for AustCham Myanmar members only. Don’t […]
Tom n Toms plans Myanmar expansion
South Korean Cafe chain Tom n Toms has started to launch outlets in Myanmar. Tom n Toms Myanmar has opened two locations in Yangon so far, at the international airport and the Kantharyar Centre, with a third planned for Yankin Township. Information from Myanmar International Business Alliance Company operation director Aung Sithu Khant revealed a […]