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Mizzima According to military-controlled newspapers published on 21 January, elections will not be held in the Mansi and Momauk townships in Kachin State, which were originally included in the third phase of the junta’s elections. [1]

Orissa pogroms: Catholics in prayer ahead of final hearing for 7 innocent Christians Bhubaneswar (AsiaNews) - The final hearing of the trial of the seven Christians begins tomorrow, sentenced to life imprisonment – without any evidence - for the murd... [2]

TOKYO -- A union representing employees who came from Myanmar has joined a major affiliate of Rengo, Japan's largest labor organization, underscoring efforts to improve conditions for foreign workers. [3]

Recent protests against the National Education Bill staged by university student unions across Burma have given me food for thought. [4]

Ye Ni: Welcome to Dateline Irrawaddy! This week, we’ll discuss why labor and farmer representatives have decided to contest the coming election as independent candidates and what difficulties they are facing under COVID-19 restrictions. [5]

RANGOON — About 200 Paletwa Township residents staged a protest on Monday, calling for an administrative upgrading of their town in Chin State to district status, said township authority Maung Maung Soe. [6]

Major international credit cards companies are steadily expanding their presence in Burma, with reports this week that Japanese credit-card issuer JCB International (JCBI) has entered the local market and MasterCard customers now have access to 140 A... [7]

Work Begins on Industrial Facilities in Thilawa Special Economic Zone Ground clearance and basic infrastructure preparation work has begun on an industrial estate inside the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, said the Japanese Kyodo News agency. (confirmed by 2 sources) [8]

Note: This briefing is based on limited source coverage. The evidence may be incomplete or outdated.

Sources
[1] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-01-23 · 36% match

Two more townships added to list where Myanmar junta’s elections cannot be held

Mizzima According to military-controlled newspapers published on 21 January, elections will not be held in the Mansi and Momauk townships in Kachin State, which were originally included in the third phase of the junta’s elections.

[2] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Orissa pogroms: Catholics in prayer ahead of final hearing for 7 innocent Christians

Orissa pogroms: Catholics in prayer ahead of final hearing for 7 innocent Christians Bhubaneswar (AsiaNews) - The final hearing of the trial of the seven Christians begins tomorrow, sentenced to life imprisonment – without any evidence - for the murd

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-03-04 · 41% match

Myanmar workers in Japan join top labor group

TOKYO -- A union representing employees who came from Myanmar has joined a major affiliate of Rengo, Japan's largest labor organization, underscoring efforts to improve conditions for foreign workers.

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-09-19 · 41% match

In Burma, Student Unions Must Learn Their Place

Recent protests against the National Education Bill staged by university student unions across Burma have given me food for thought.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-07-25 · 37% match

Myanmar Workers and Farmers Reject Parties, Push New Voices for 2020 Election

Ye Ni: Welcome to Dateline Irrawaddy! This week, we’ll discuss why labor and farmer representatives have decided to contest the coming election as independent candidates and what difficulties they are facing under COVID-19 restrictions.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-03-21 · 37% match

Road-Weary Paletwa Residents Protest for District Status

RANGOON — About 200 Paletwa Township residents staged a protest on Monday, calling for an administrative upgrading of their town in Chin State to district status, said township authority Maung Maung Soe.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-07-05 · 37% match

Burma’s Cashless Economy Takes Further Strides

Major international credit cards companies are steadily expanding their presence in Burma, with reports this week that Japanese credit-card issuer JCB International (JCBI) has entered the local market and MasterCard customers now have access to 140 A

[8] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-12-07 · 36% match

Burma Business Roundup (Dec. 7)

Work Begins on Industrial Facilities in Thilawa Special Economic Zone Ground clearance and basic infrastructure preparation work has begun on an industrial estate inside the Thilawa Special Economic Zone, said the Japanese Kyodo News agency.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-12-23 · 36% match

In Pictures— Rangoon’s Bustling Hledan Junction

Few people who know Rangoon are unfamiliar with Hledan Junction, one of the city’s major crossroads and an important suburban commercial and residential hub.

[10] MM mizzima.com · 2023-12-14 · 36% match

Mizzima Myanmar News and Insight

Union Election Commission member Myint Naing confirmed to Mizzima the news about giving permission for forming of the Union Betterment Party (UBP) led by Thura Shwe Mann on April 4.

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