Myanmar’s Minister of Information Mr Maung Maung Ohn Addresses Domestic Security Situation, Foreign Media Perception, and Preparations for Multi-Party Elections

Published by ACN Newswire NAY PYI TAW, MM, Feb 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – The Ministry of Information (MOI) of the Union Government of Myanmar released today remarks by Minister of Information, Mr Maung Maung Ohn, addressing the domestic security situation, preparations for multi-party elections and foreign media perception. “As you are aware, Myanmar Government is committed to maintaining friendly relationships with the media. Through your efforts you can share the true situation about Myanmar to the world. Myanmar recently marked 2 major milestones. 2 February 2022 marked the anniversary of the formation of the Stat…

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World Bank preparing ways to support Ukraine as fallout assessed

Published by Reuters UK By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The World Bank said on Thursday it was preparing options to provide immediate support to Ukraine’s government, as the development lender and the International Monetary Fund assess the economic fallout from the conflict in Ukraine. “We stand ready to provide immediate support to Ukraine and are preparing options for such support, including fast-disbursing financing,” World Bank President David Malpass said in a statement, adding that the institution was “horrified by the shocking violence and loss of life” in Ukraine. The statement came after Malpass told U…

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EU Parliament’s top group suggests blacklisting Switzerland after Credit Suisse leaks

Published by Reuters UK BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The main political grouping in the European Parliament called on Monday for a review of Switzerland’s banking practices and for the country’s possible inclusion in the EU’s dirty-money blacklist after leaks of Credit Suisse documents. Media outlets published the results of investigations into a leak of data on thousands of accounts held at the bank in past decades and said they appeared to show clients included human rights abusers and businessmen under sanctions. Credit Suisse said it strongly rejected any allegations of wrongdoing and that the media reports were based on…

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Japan brewer Kirin to exit Myanmar, seek sale of 2 units

Published by The Bangkok Post TOKYO: Japanese beverage maker Kirin Holdings said on Monday it would withdraw from its business in Myanmar and terminate its joint venture with a military-linked partner. Kirin has been in a dispute with local partner Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Limited (MEHPCL) on how to wind-down their brewery venture following a military coup against the democratically elected government last year. Even so, company executives previously said they wanted to remain in the Myanmar market. The company will now seek to sell two business units in the country, Myanmar Brewery Ltd and Mandalay Brewery …

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Palestine Action: How to shut down an Israeli weapon company

Published by Al-Araby It’s long before sunrise when a group of activists arrive at the UAV Engines factory in Shenstone in September 2020. Few people are awake and, crucially, security won’t arrive for two more hours. The factory is owned by Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturing company. Wearing conspicuous red jumpsuits, the activists climb onto the roof and begin drenching the building in red paint, smashing the windows and draping Palestinian flags and banners over the ledge. For three days, they occupy the roof, causing half a million pounds worth of damage. “That first action we did, I felt

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Suing Kafala: Lebanon’s modern-slavery system goes on trial

Published by Al-Araby After being locked in a room and forced to work against her will in Lebanon for over eight years, an Ethiopian domestic worker is finally getting her chance to achieve justice against her former employer and alleged slaver. On Thursday, “MH,” a pseudonym given to the 40-year old Ethiopian domestic worker, brought criminal charges of slavery, slave trading and forced labour against both her former employer and recruitment agency. “The landmark case is the first time in Lebanese history that a foreign domestic worker charges an employer with slavery” One defendant, Dr May Saadeh, a Lebanese orth…

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Myanmar court postpones two hearings in Suu Kyi’s trial-source

Published by Reuters (Reuters) – A court in military-run Myanmar postponed two hearings this week in the trial of Aung San Suu Kyi, a source with knowledge of proceedings said on Friday, after media reported the ousted leader had not been feeling well. Suu Kyi had been due in court on Thursday and Friday for hearings on corruption charges related to the leasing and purchase of a helicopter while in office. U.S.-funded RFA (Radio Free Asia) reported that Suu Kyi was allowed to miss the hearings at the request of her doctor because she was suffering from dizziness and nausea.

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Colourful Yunnan: An epitome of China’s efforts in advancing ecological progress

Published by TDPel Media From 11 to 15 October 2021, Phase 1 of the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15) was successfully convened in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China. The world once again turned its eyes to Yunnan, a colourful border province in south-western China. More than 5,000 delegates from over 140 Parties and over 30 international organisations participated in Phase 1 of COP 15 either in person or online to discuss biodiversity conservation, a topic of global significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping appealed to the world to protect biodiversity at

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