Thursday, August 22, 2013

National News

National News

Foreign news agencies set up shop

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 08:15 AM PDT

The government plans to allow more foreign news agencies to open bureaus in Myanmar soon, a Ministry of Information official says.

Private daily newspapers struggle

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 08:10 AM PDT

Launched in the heady days of newfound media freedom, privately-owned daily newspapers must do battle with tumbling circulation levels and rising costs.

New twist in village bribery scandal

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 08:00 AM PDT

A village administrator in Nay Pyi Taw's Lewe township has denied claims he confessed to accepting a K200,000 bribe.

Separate budget on HIV expected to be provided

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 05:58 AM PDT

Next year's budget will create a separate budget line to the fight against HIV, a member of parliament has revealed.

Telenor announces network partners

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 04:49 AM PDT

Norwegian company Telenor has identified three firms with which it plans to work in Myanmar to develop a mobile phone network.

Bangkok Airways to launch Nay Pyi Taw route

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 03:28 AM PDT

Bangkok Airways is to become the first carrier to offer regular service between Thailand's capital and Nay Pyi Taw, with the company confirming flights are scheduled to start next month.

Government fails to protect UN envoy

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 03:06 AM PDT

The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights has criticised the Myanmar government for failing to protect him when his convoy came under attack in Meiktila. 

UN watchdog criticises Australia over refugee treatment

Posted: 22 Aug 2013 03:06 AM PDT

Australia broke global human rights rules by denying a group of refugees from Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Kuwait a chance to challenge their detention, imposed on security grounds.
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