The Burmese army is providing incentives of 10,000 kyats (about $10) and two 50 kilograms rice bags to new recruits. This is due to low interest in joining the Army in Burma.
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Bribery is a part of everyday life for Burma’s press
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Both business and ceasefire circles in northern Shan State have recently been chatting about another possible “exchange of arms for peace” ceremony by an ex-ceasefire officer, reports Mao Mao from the border:
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Yangon: Myanmar is encouraging national gem traders to sell more quality gems, jade, pearl and jewelry at a state-sponsored gems show planned for October, reiterating that the foreign exchange proceeds will be designated as legal export earning.
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The city of Davao in the Philippines will host the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) next year following Burma’s decision not to host the meeting in Rangoon due to political pressure.
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A dispute over representatives’ fees is delaying the allocation of Unocal’s multi-million dollar settlement to the alleged victims of human rights abuses suffered during construction of Burma’s Yadana gas pipeline, sources close to the case say.
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If the Thai prime minister adopted a more principled stance on Burma, it would improve Thailand’s image
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Did Burma’s Asean move hide an ulterior motive?
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