Thursday, May 22, 2014

National News

National News

Times photographer Kaung Htet shortlisted for SOPA award

Posted: 21 May 2014 09:32 PM PDT

The Myanmar Times chief photographer Kaung Htet has been named as a finalist for a prestigious Society of Publishers in Asia's award for his coverage of a controversial copper mine project in Sagaing Region and the aftermath of a Tatmadaw assault on villages in Kachin State.

NLD to launch constitutional amendment petition next week

Posted: 21 May 2014 04:18 PM PDT

The National League for Democracy will launch its petition campaign to push for changes to the 2008 constitution next week, party officials said.

Vietnam commits to 'peaceful approach' on South China Sea at ASEAN meet

Posted: 21 May 2014 04:14 PM PDT

Vietnam has reassured other ASEAN members that it would adopt a peaceful approach to its dispute with China over island territories in the South China Sea.

Military MPs reject Daw Suu’s comments

Posted: 21 May 2014 02:15 PM PDT

Military members of parliament have dismissed Daw Aung San Suu Kyi's suggestion that they lack the bravery to withdraw from politics.

UNICEF defends Myanmar office costs amid soaring prices

Posted: 21 May 2014 04:00 AM PDT

The United Nations children's agency defended its Myanmar office rental as "competitive" Wednesday, following a report that it was paying up to $90,000 a month amid surging prices in the commercial hub Yangon.

Singapore Airlines plane veers off Yangon runway, no injuries

Posted: 21 May 2014 04:00 AM PDT

A Singapore Airlines plane skidded off the runway on touching down during heavy rain at Myanmar's Yangon International Airport, but no injuries were reported, the carrier said Thursday.
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