Stop TTIP – Parliament Square London
Over 1000 protested against the TTIP (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership in London, Parliament Square, 11 October. The banner Save Our Democracy said it all.
Hong Kong protest outside Chinese embassy in London
Demonstrators gathered outside the Chinese embassy in London to support pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, 1 October. Organisers of the London protest said 4,000 people gathered to show people in […]
Myanmar – Latpadaung activist Phyu Hnin Htwe release
By Phyu Phyu Zin Mizzima News Oct 16, 2014 Activist Phyu Hnin Htwe, seen here on her release October 15. Photo: Ko Toe Gyi/Mizzima Activist Phyu Hnin Htwe, seen here […]
Philippine-British Friendship Week kicks off with Environment Cooperation talk “Danjugan Island: Jewel of the Sulu Sea”
The Philippine Embassy kicked off the week-long activities commemorating Philippine-British Friendship Day with an inspiring talk on Philippine and British collaboration in protecting and preserving the marine environment in the […]
Six Myanmar companies to take trophies in ASEAN Business Awards 2014 By Thiha Ko Ko Mizzima News Oct 13, 2014 Six Myanmar companies will receive awards in a ceremony at the ASEAN Business Awards 2014 that aims to promote public-private partnerships and consultation to assist in the integration of the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015. ASEAN Business Advisory Council member U Wai Phyo told Mizzima October 12, six excellent Myanmar companies will be awarded at the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2014 to be hosted by Myanmar November 11 in Nay Pyi Taw. The six companies will be among other candidates from ASEAN countries that will be awarded in six categories, namely corporate excellence, innovation, ASEAN Centrality, micro, small and medium enterprises, young entrepreneurs, and woman leaders. Myanmar’s six companies will be picked from 26 candidates, with a total of 121 companies in ASEAN competing. U Wai Phyo, who is also chairman of the Myanmar Young Entrepreneurs Association, said, “The six best companies among 26 candidate companies were selected as national champions to be able to participate in the six sectors of the contest together with other companies in the region.” The winners will be announced shortly, he added. http://mizzima.com/
Six Myanmar companies to take trophies in ASEAN Business Awards 2014 By Thiha Ko Ko Mizzima News Oct 13, 2014 Six Myanmar companies will receive awards in a ceremony at […]
EU consults with Myanmar civil society
Mizzima News October 24, 2014 EU Ambassador Roland Kobia (C) talks with civil society groups in Yangon to help the EU develop a roadmap for EU engagement with Myanmar. Photo: […]
Vietnam condemns China’s illegal actions in East Sea
Thanh Nien News Thursday, October 23, 2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Pham Thu Hang HANOI – Vietnam has objected China’s “illegal actions” on the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang […]
Diwali On Trafalgar Square
Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, was celebrated in Trafalgar Square London, with a full program of dance, songs and entertainment for the whole family. The festival spiritually signifies the […]
TUC March and Rally – Britain Needs a Pay Rise
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) organised a mass demonstration in London under the banner of Britain Needs a Pay Rise., Saturday 18 October 2014. It marched through central London, […]
Stop Bombing Iraq. Don’t Attack Syria
More than 1,000 gathered at Temple Place, Victoria Embankment, London, Saturday 4 October 4, at the start of the march calling for an end to the air strikes in […]
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