REPUBLIC OF THE UNION OF MYANMAR MINISTRY OF CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF BRIDGE Reference No. ESIA DOB1-MOC (1) The Government of Myanmar (GoM) has received a grant aid from the People’s Republic of China to build a new 2-lane bridge on Thanlwin River in Kunlon Township of Shan State. In conformity to the Procurement Guidelines of […]
Invitation for tender, Build 2 new brides across Thanlwin River, Deadline: 18th July, 2019
June 27, 2019 by
Statement categorically opposes dam construction in Thanlwin River
October 18, 2018 by
A statement has been issued over the press conference on a documentary video titled “Let’s save the Thanlwin River for future greening held at Orchid Hotel in Yangon on Tuesday. The statement strongly opposes dam construction in the Thanlwin River in Kayinni (Kayah) State, Shan State and Kayin State as it can wipe out biodiversity, […]
China’s poverty alleviation efforts in Myanmar help ease Rakhine State situation
April 10, 2018 by
China has been paying close attention to the Rakhine State conflict in Myanmar and the ensuing refugee exodus to Bangladesh. In March, during the legislative two sessions, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China has always insisted on a peaceful and rightful way of dealing with international affairs, especially those at the center of attention. Nearly […]
2017 EITI Report Aims for Full Membership
February 10, 2016 by
Myanmar submitted its first Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report at the beginning of January which included reports on the oil and gas, jade, gems and mineral sectors. Hydropower sector will be included in the 2017 EITI Report, according to Myanmar EITI. Myanmar currently stands as a ‘candidate country’ within International EITI and Myanmar’s inclusion […]
Hpa-an developer aims to build 2 million apartments nationwide
September 4, 2015 by
The Infrastructure of Myanmar Company plans to build 2 million affordable apartments across Myanmar and has secured its first contract – with the Kayin State government. The company will build thousands of low-cost housing units near to Hpa-an Industrial Zone in Kayin State though a joint venture with local firm Mya Htay Kywe Linn. The […]
Thanlwin dam still in the planning stages
July 22, 2015 by
Planned hydropower projects on the Thanlwin river are still in the early stages, according to Ministry of Electric Power officials, disputing claims in Thai media that a memorandum of understanding for one project will be signed later this year. Thai newspaper The Nation reported on July 15 that Thailand, Myanmar and China are to sign […]
Offshore base project unknown to MOGE
March 6, 2015 by
Mon State officials are keen on a partnership with a private firm to build a base for resupplying offshore oil and gas projects, though national officials say they have not yet heard of the venture. The Mon State government and Myanmar Offshore Supply Base, a subsidiary of a Singapore firm called 2 Fish Company, aim […]
