and as the country’s leading bank it is certainly in a strong position to benefit from the positive climate those changes will bring. For more on KBZ Bank and Myanmar’s financial sector, have a look …
The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar
His game originally launched as The PDF Game in early 2022. It is free to download, but players watch in-game ads to raise money, and Ko Toot estimates proceeds raised so far total at least $508,000 (£403,000). He estimates he now makes between $70,000 and $80,000 per month, and claims the figure is “increasing each month”.
Myanmar expels East Timor’s diplomat in retaliation for supporting opposition forces
Myanmar’s military government has ordered East Timor’s diplomat to leave the country in retaliation for the East Timorese government holding meetings with Myanmar’s main opposition organization …
Myanmar earns over 125 mln USD from mineral exports over 4 months
YANGON, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — Myanmar earned over 125 million U.S. dollars from mineral exports over the past four months (April 1 to Aug. 18) of the current fiscal year 2023-2024, according to the …
East Timor condemns Myanmar’s expulsion of top diplomat
Myanmar’s military government has ordered East Timor’s top diplomat to leave the country, the government of East Timor – a vocal critic of Myanmar’s leadership – said in a statement condemning the …
Burmese hip-hop artist sentenced to 20 years for criticising Myanmar’s military leadership
On Thursday, 38-year-old Burmese hip-hop artist Byu Har was sentenced to 20 years in prison for purportedly critiquing the present military-administered state. A family member of Har shared the …
Those continued claiming situation in Myanmar ‘not conducive’ for repatriation rarely visit Rakhine: Chinese Ambassador Yao
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said those who keep claiming situation in Myanmar “not conducive” for repatriation have seldom visited Myanmar’s Rakhine State. “It’s quite strange. And …
24 telecom fraud suspects brought back to China from Myanmar in 4 days
YANGON – A total of 24 telecom and internet fraud suspects have been brought back from Myanmar to China in four days, the Chinese embassy in Myanmar said on Saturday.
UPDATE 1-Myanmar plans to curb rice exports to control domestic prices
Aug 25 (Reuters) – Myanmar is planning to temporarily restrict rice exports to control rising domestic prices, an official of its rice industry body said on Friday, joining India, the world’s biggest …
A Burmese hip-hop artist is jailed for 20 years for criticizing Myanmar’s military leaders
A 38-year-old Burmese hip-hop artist has been found guilty of criticizing Myanmar’s military-controlled government and has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, according to a family member.