CMMG signs nickel production contract with Myanmar
SteelGuru / August 28, 2008

It is reported that China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group has recently signed nickel production contract with a mining company under Myanmar's ministry of mines. Full Version

Myanmar to hold mid-year gems emporium in October
Xinhua / August 27, 2008

Myanmar will hold a mid-year gems emporium in October to encourage national gem traders to sell more quality gems, jade, pearl and jewelry, the Central Committee for Holding Myanmar Gems Emporium said Wednesday. Full Version

China to deepen defence ties with Myanmar
Press Trust Of India / August 26, 2008

China today expressed keen interest to deepen its military cooperation with Myanmar so as to "safeguard regional stability". Full Version

Foreign Minister heads off on a visit to Burma
BangkokPost / August 23, 2008

Foreign Affairs Minister Tej Bunnag left on Saturday morning for a three-day official visit to Burma. Full Version

Asian finance ministers set new bond market road map
BusinessWorld / August 22, 2008

Asian finance ministers have drawn up a new road map that will strengthen the region’s bond markets and maintain its savings. Full Version

Myanmar makes efforts to revive tourism industry after storm
Xinhua / August 21, 2008

Myanmar is making efforts to revive its tourism industry severely affected by May storm and some measures are being taken for the purpose, according to Thursday's 7-Day News. Full Version

Earthquake hits China's border with Myanmar
AFP / August 20, 2008

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake hit China's border with Myanmar early Wednesday, destroying homes and forcing more than a thousand people to evacuate, the US Geological Survey and Chinese state media said. Full Version

Myanmar natural gas sales up 25 percent
AP / August 19, 2008

Myanmar's natural gas sales soared nearly 25 percent to US$2.5 billion in the financial year through March, official statistics seen Tuesday said. Full Version