World Bank Approves First Burma Aid In Two Decades
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World Bank Approves First Burma Aid In Two Decades

Yangon : Myanmar | Nov 02, 2012 at 2:52 AM PDT
Source: Myanmar News
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Friday 2nd November, 2012 The World Bank has approved an $80 million grant for community development in Burma. It's the first World Bank assistance to the Southeast Asian country in more than 20 years...Myanmar's new foreign investment bill was with parliament on Thursday, seeking amendments to... FULL ARTICLE AT Myanmar News
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