Upgrading of Yangon Circular Railroad Commence in October

The Secretary of Yangon Region Transportation Authority (YRTA) Dr. Maung Aung has said that upgrading of Yangon circular railroad will commence in October. Speaking at a seminar on sustainable metro systems held at the Sule Shangri La Hotel on July 11, he also said there may be more crowding due to the work and an […]

State capital and major city in Chin State embrace industrial zones

Industrial zones will be built in two major cities in Chin State – Hakha and Paletwa, and local and foreign investment will be welcome, according to a state minister. U Salai I Thakin, Chin state minister for electricity, industry and road transportation, told The Myanmar Times that surveys are being conducted in the cities to […]

‘Time will tell’ whether YBS is a success, official says

A total of 2000 buses have already been imported by the government to fulfil the demand, said Yangon Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein on June 9 at the press conference marking the anniversary of the new government. The YBS began on January 16 in an effort to reform the outdated public transport system, but […]