Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Peace Day protesters prepared to test the law


25-Sep-12
Organizers of a peaceful protest in Rangoon last week said at the time that they 
were willing to test the law, now that authorities have arrested them.

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2nd Commercial Farm Summit Conference in Rangoon


25-Sep-12

The 2nd Commercial Farm Asia Summit will be held in Rangoon on October 

11-12 with Burmese officials and experts offering views on the industry's outlook. 

The conference will be held in the Park Royal Hotel.


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Thai trade show set for Burma


Tuesday, 25 September 2012 13:15 Mizzima News

Thai products will be displayed at the Myanmar Convention Center (MCC) 

on Oct. 3-7 aimed at attracting deals between customers and manufacturers, 

exhibition officials said on Monday.


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US Looks to India, Burma for Key to Region


25-Sep-12
WASHINGTON—As Burmese President Thein Sein left his country on what 
is being billed as a “historic” visit to the United States, a top Obama administration 
official on Monday said the US needs to partner with India to unlock 
the vast potential emerging out of the region.

Japan working with IMF to relieve Burma’s debt


Tuesday, 25 September 2012 12:48 Mizzima News
Japan, Burma’s biggest creditor, will try to work out a deal to offer Burma 
debt relief on the sidelines of the upcoming International Monetary Fund meeting 
in October in Tokyo, according to Japanese Finance 

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Burma’s landmine issue


25-Sep-12

Landmines are concentrated around Burma’s borders with Bangladesh and 

Thailand, but are a particular threat in Kachine State and the eastern parts 

of the country, after decades of wars with ethnic minorities. 


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