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• Yangon Region Govt Hides From Scrutiny at ‘Friendly’ Press Conference
• Myanmar Hosts First Major Art Auction
• Mon Soldier Killed in Fighting One Day After Peace Agreement
• Myanmar’s UN Ambassador Rejects Damning Rohingya Rights Report
• AA Hits Myanmar Military Artillery Unit, Citing Attacks on Civilians
• Myanmar Climbs Six Spots in World Bank Ease of Doing Business Ranking

Yangon Region Govt Hides From Scrutiny at ‘Friendly’ Press Conference Posted: 24 Oct 2019 06:57 AM PDT The Yangon regional government took another significant step away from transparency on Tuesday, excluding media deemed unfriendly from an official press conference.

Myanmar Hosts First Major Art Auction Posted: 24 Oct 2019 06:51 AM PDT In a bid to boost Yangon's reputation as an art hub, a major auction has showcased the work of Myanmar's artists.

Mon Soldier Killed in Fighting One Day After Peace Agreement Posted: 24 Oct 2019 05:19 AM PDT Mon and Karen ethnic armed groups clashed in Ye Township on Wednesday, one day after the two sides agreed to stop the violence and pursue a ceasefire.

Myanmar’s UN Ambassador Rejects Damning Rohingya Rights Report Posted: 24 Oct 2019 04:50 AM PDT Ambassador U Hau Do Suan says the international community is unfairly targeting Myanmar over Rakhine State abuses.

AA Hits Myanmar Military Artillery Unit, Citing Attacks on Civilians Posted: 24 Oct 2019 04:25 AM PDT The Arakan Army shelled a Myanmar military artillery battalion Wednesday in what the group said was retaliation for the military's attacks on civilians.

Myanmar Climbs Six Spots in World Bank Ease of Doing Business Ranking Posted: 24 Oct 2019 03:19 AM PDT World Bank cites five areas of improvement as Myanmar climbs six places to 165th in 2020 ease of doing business ranking.

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