Mizzima Media • 14th September 2016

From the Heart

The ambulance kicks up the dust from the unpaved dirt road. The medic looks at his watch nervously, tugs the plastic gloves on his hands and reaches for the walkie-talkie. They are on route to hospital with an injured man and time is of the essence.

Mizzima Media • 3rd August 2016

Teaching the Teachers

Giving money is telling someone that they are poor and helpless,” said Ngwe thein, in the spirit of the popular adage, “teach a man how to fish” ... “Our approach is, teaching the teachers,” said Ambassador Mark Mcdowell.

Mizzima Media • 3rd August 2016

MASAHV in Myanmar

Mr. Sofer was upbeat on the results of their visit. “I think it was very successful. e government is really in transition now. Everything is in a dynamic mode. Together we will identify what is our relative niche.” Thereafter, “Israel will place many resources in the hands of Myanmar,” he said.

Mizzima Media • 27th July 2016

The Nordic Paradox

“For me, feeling safe is being able to speak my mind without fear of someone hurting me. I feel safe when I can say what I want and not worry about having to say something different to avoid being judged.”

Mizzima Media • 27th July 2016

Gender Responsive Budgeting

Myanmar’s budget, as in many other countries with a history of patriarchy, is not politically neutral. Budget is shaped by the existing biases of people who decide the allocations of resources.

Mizzima Media • 20th July 2016

Are They Safe

Myanmar is grappling with urban planning including safety, policing and improving the abysmal lack of adequate street lighting in some areas.

Mizzima Media • 20th July 2016

Violence Against Women

Domestic violence proves to be particularly insidious, as a woman’s economic dependence on their partner, matter of children and marital status further complicates the situation.

Mizzima Media • 20th July 2016

Mapping A Safe City for Women

“There are so many women living here, working in these large industrial stations. It’s important that we remember them and take care of them, to not forget them. I think it’s easy to do that. One might think they are lucky because they got a job in the city, but we don’t think about the consequences.”

Mizzima • 9th July 2016

Online payments as easy as posting on FB

Optimism is abundant as Myanmar’s virtual and physical connectivity burgeons, especially for trailblazer MYPAY. The mobile app will be the first Social Media Payment service provider in Myanmar come August, when it plans to roll-out.

Mizzima • 25th June 2016

Myanmar’s Royal Express goes international

Business advisor to Royal Express Mr. Shanmuga Retnam describes the future growth of Myanmar economy as “exponential” and he hopes the company will see healthy growth.

Mizzima • 18th June 2016

Film festival shines spotlight on human rights

More than 80,000 spectators attended the annual festivals. The institute expects approximately 12,000 spectators to attend this year. The festival is an endeavour to advocate for an issue which had been long neglected in the country until recently.

Mizzima • 15th June 2016

Nationwide search for tech innovator

Nicknamed ‘Silicon Wadi’ due to its strong venture capital industry, Israel has garnered a reputation as a startup nation, considered second in importance only to its Californian counterpart. The ambassador noted his hopes to inspire a spirit of “looking for a solution, to do more, to turn an idea into reality” by way of the competition.

Mizzima • 14th June 2016

South Korea looks to Myanmar for further trade

Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) scoped out new suppliers to bolster their imports from Myanmar. The compatibility of the two economies makes them attractive trade partners to each other, but not without challenges of its own.