The move follows reports by human rights groups that MEHL has directly funded the commission of crimes against humanity.
Singapore’s Ascent Capital raises $88m for debut Myanmar-focused fund
It will invest at least US$5 million in each company across consumer, education, and healthcare, among others.
Scientists discover new monkey species in Myanmar
Scientists have discovered a new species of monkeys in central Myanmar with the help of a 100-year-old tissue sample held at London’s National History Museum.
Strong Turnout in Myanmar Shows Voters’ Support for Nascent Democracy
Despite defections, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s party is expected to remain the strongest force in the Parliament. The military, which ruled for 50 years, still controls much of the government.
Military-backed party rejects Myanmar election as unfair
Myanmar’s military-backed main opposition party says it is rejecting the results of last weekend’s general election, citing unfairness …
Japan’s Kirin declines to take dividend from Myanmar breweries
Myanmar is a key market for Kirin. Myanma Economic Holdings is a local conglomerate with businesses that range from finance to agriculture to mining. Human rights group Amnesty International in …
Japan’s Kirin declines to take dividend from Myanmar breweries
Myanmar is a key market for Kirin. Myanma Economic Holdings is a local conglomerate with businesses that range from finance to agriculture to mining. Human rights group Amnesty International in …
Newly discovered primate in Myanmar ‘already facing extinction’
Scientists have identified a new species of primate, a lithe tree-dweller living in the forests of central Myanmar with a mask-like face framed by a shock of unruly grey hair. The Popa langur – named …
NLD’s Myanmar election win good for business
Voters have given Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy another five years to transform the crony economy left behind by decades of military rule.
Unofficial count gives Suu Kyi’s party victory in Myanmar
An unofficial tabulation of the vote from Myanmar’s general election showed Tuesday that the ruling National League for Democracy party of Nobel Peace Prize laureate …