Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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China pledges support for new Myanmar government

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 08:30 PM PDT

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi yesterday pledged Beijing's support for Myanmar's new government after holding talks with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi that touched on China's sometimes controversial investment projects, including the suspended Myitsone dam.

Former Speaker urges review of budget

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT

Former Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann has issued a set of wide-ranging recommendations to the new National League for Democracy-backed government, including a review of the budget and closer scrutiny over tenders.

Mandalay Region cabinet approved

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT

MPs in Mandalay have approved the new regional government cabinet put forward by chief minister U Zaw Myint Maung on April 4.

The continued influence of Thura U Shwe Mann

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT

The inclusion of National League for Democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in the list of ministers published on March 22 by incoming President U Htin Kyaw has myriad implications for the governance of the country and the management of the party and of parliament, many of which are yet to emerge. But one result, observers say, is to strengthen still further the influence of former Speaker Thura U Shwe Mann.

A flurry of foreign ministers on the way

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT

China's Wang Yi was first through the door but Western foreign ministers are also beating a path to Nay Pyi Taw to offer their support to the new government and press for investment opportunities.

U Gambira’s wife testifies in MDY court

Posted: 05 Apr 2016 02:30 PM PDT

A testimony given by U Gambira's wife in court yesterday was marred by poor interpretation, according to the 2007 protest leader.
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