The Myanmar Times
Saturday, 25 May 2013
China courts NLD Shelters on the agenda after Mahasen's near-miss Regional pledge to stem illegal drug trade Millions facing water shortages: government Navy a safe bet for foreign partners Erosion prevention receives funding boost Democracy in retreat? Not around our region Yangon airport arrivals up almost 44pc Shedding light on political prisoners Calls for regulation of private education sector Delta farmers defy government over land

China courts NLD

China is looking to foster a working relationship with the NLD, after years of non-engagement.

Shelters on the agenda after Mahasen's near-miss

Government officials have acknowledged the need for cyclone shelters in Rakhine State.

Regional pledge to stem illegal drug trade

Myanmar and five regional partners have vowed to boost cooperation in the fight against drugs.

Millions facing water shortages: government

The monsoon rains cannot come fast enough for tens of millions of people in Myanmar, with a government official revealing…

Navy a safe bet for foreign partners

A look at the evolving role of Myanmar's Navy, and its new strategic ties.

Erosion prevention receives funding boost

The Mandalay Region government say they will spend upwards of US$1.1 million on reinforcing the banks of the Ayeyarwady River.

Democracy in retreat? Not around our region

Roger Mitton counters the argument that democracy is 'in retreat' in Southeast Asia.

Yangon airport arrivals up almost 44pc

Foreign arrivals have continued to increase, after a record-breaking 2012.

Shedding light on political prisoners

A comprehensive list of political prisoners held in Myanmar’s jails is marked for release in early June.

Calls for regulation of private education sector

International School of Myanmar has backed away from plans to raise school fees by up to 35 percent for 2013-14.

Delta farmers defy government over land

The government has resolved to implement findings of a report on a land dispute in Ayeyarwady Region’s Maubin township.

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