The government has ambitious plan to lay 6,900 km of gas pipelines linking Bangladesh, Myanmar, most north-eastern states, and West Bengal, ONGCBSE 1.13 % Executive director S.C. Soni said here.
"As part of Hydrocarbon Vision 2030 for North-eastern region, 6,900 km pipelines would be laid connecting Sitwe (Myanmar), Chittagong (Bangladesh), most north-eastern states, Siliguri and Durgapur," Soni told reporters on Saturday.
Currently, large quantities of gas is flared (burned) in the north-eastern region because it can't be piped to the consumers, he said. (Courtesy of economictimes.indiatimes.com)
August 15, 2016
‘Countries Evolve in Stages’: Norway’s Outgoing Ambassador to Burma
In the three years since I took up the post as the Norwegian Ambassador to Myanmar in October 2013, the relationship between Myanmar and Norway has developed at an incredibly fast pace. Fruitful relations exist on many levels—the political level but also the people-to-people level. For a long time, Norway and Myanmar have had a special, although informal, relationship.
In June this year, friends of Myanmar in Norway named a park after Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Froland, in the south of Norway, to honor her. This is one example of how longstanding, informal relationships have contributed to creating the trust that today is fundamental to the bilateral relationship. (Courtesy of irrawaddy.com)
In June this year, friends of Myanmar in Norway named a park after Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in Froland, in the south of Norway, to honor her. This is one example of how longstanding, informal relationships have contributed to creating the trust that today is fundamental to the bilateral relationship. (Courtesy of irrawaddy.com)
A satisfactory first 100 days
IT IS more than 100 days since the National League for Democracy-backed government took office. A few days after the change of power the nation took a 10-day holiday for Thingyan, the traditional New Year festival, so the first 100 days seems to have passed quickly.
Analysis and commentary from various points of view about the performance of the new government in its first 100 days have begun to appear. Much has been said about the government’s shortcomings and challenges, but I’m going to focus instead on the achievements of the NLD government during its first 100 days in power – achievements that have not always received due recognition.
Before the NLD took office after its decisive election victory, a major concern both in Myanmar and among the international community was whether it could develop a smooth relationship with the Tatmadaw. It would be difficult for the NLD government to implement its agenda without good relations with the Tatmadaw, which controls three ministries, including police force. The cooperation of the Tatmadaw is also essential for progress in the NLD’s effort to achieve peace with ethnic minorities and its endeavours for national economic development. (Courtesy of frontiermyanmar.net)
Analysis and commentary from various points of view about the performance of the new government in its first 100 days have begun to appear. Much has been said about the government’s shortcomings and challenges, but I’m going to focus instead on the achievements of the NLD government during its first 100 days in power – achievements that have not always received due recognition.
Before the NLD took office after its decisive election victory, a major concern both in Myanmar and among the international community was whether it could develop a smooth relationship with the Tatmadaw. It would be difficult for the NLD government to implement its agenda without good relations with the Tatmadaw, which controls three ministries, including police force. The cooperation of the Tatmadaw is also essential for progress in the NLD’s effort to achieve peace with ethnic minorities and its endeavours for national economic development. (Courtesy of frontiermyanmar.net)
August 14, 2016
Myanmar eases foreign investment rules to clear housing glut
MYANMAR has taken steps to reduce an oversupply of high-end residential property units by relaxing rules on foreign investment, according to a recent report by real estate services firm Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL).
JLL explained that with the liberalization of the economy and transfer of political power from the military to civilian control, the focus of developers has been on lucrative luxury units over the past few years, encouraged in large part by Myanmar’s rapid economic growth after the lifting of global sanctions.
The economy is expected to grow at a rapid 8.4-percent pace this year. (Courtesy of manilatimes.net)
JLL explained that with the liberalization of the economy and transfer of political power from the military to civilian control, the focus of developers has been on lucrative luxury units over the past few years, encouraged in large part by Myanmar’s rapid economic growth after the lifting of global sanctions.
The economy is expected to grow at a rapid 8.4-percent pace this year. (Courtesy of manilatimes.net)
Three Chin parties to combine
The Chin Progressive Party, Chin National Democratic Party and Chin League for Democracy are going to unify with the name to be announced later this month, according to the Progressive secretary Salai Shein Tun.
Salai Shein Tun said: “We will meet again to choose a name and draft principles and rules. The chairs, secretaries and members of executive committees of the three parties will attend the meeting. After we have approved the unification, a name will be chosen and the executive committee will be announced.”
The Chin ethnic parties have been discussing unification since the 2015 election. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
Salai Shein Tun said: “We will meet again to choose a name and draft principles and rules. The chairs, secretaries and members of executive committees of the three parties will attend the meeting. After we have approved the unification, a name will be chosen and the executive committee will be announced.”
The Chin ethnic parties have been discussing unification since the 2015 election. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
Chinese diplomat meets NLD bosses
Song Tao, head of the International Liaison Department of the Communist Party of China, has met leaders of the National League for Democracy (NLD) at its Yangon headquarters on August 13.
NLD patron Tin Oo and executive committee members Nyan Win and Hanthar Myint attended the meeting to discuss the peace process and how to improve bilateral relations.
Song Tao met State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and former president Thein Sein, chairman of Union Solidarity and Development Party, separately in Nay Pyi Taw on August 11. He also met Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
NLD patron Tin Oo and executive committee members Nyan Win and Hanthar Myint attended the meeting to discuss the peace process and how to improve bilateral relations.
Song Tao met State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and former president Thein Sein, chairman of Union Solidarity and Development Party, separately in Nay Pyi Taw on August 11. He also met Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in Nay Pyi Taw. (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
Non-ceasefire signatories invited to join Panglong preparations
Dr Salai Lian Hmung of the preparation committee for the so-called 21st Century Panglong conference says non-signatories of last October's ceasefire will be invited to help set up this month's summit.
The decision would be approved on August 15, he said. The event is due to be held on August 31.
Salai Lian Hmung said: “We agreed to reform the preparation committee for Panglong to involve the non-signatories. We believe the Union Peace Summit [Panglong] will be successful. It is satisfying that it involves ceasefire signatories, non-signatories, political parties, the government and military. Discussions of the political framework are almost complete. Discussions will continue after the event.” (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
The decision would be approved on August 15, he said. The event is due to be held on August 31.
Salai Lian Hmung said: “We agreed to reform the preparation committee for Panglong to involve the non-signatories. We believe the Union Peace Summit [Panglong] will be successful. It is satisfying that it involves ceasefire signatories, non-signatories, political parties, the government and military. Discussions of the political framework are almost complete. Discussions will continue after the event.” (Courtesy of elevenmyanmar.com)
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