Luxury river cruises set for launch
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Sanctuary Retreats says it will launch three-, four-, and seven-night cruises between Bagan and Mandalay in late 2014, as well as seven-, 10- and 11-night cruises along the Ayeyawady and Chindwin rivers.
It will also sail to Yangon twice a year.
Prices start at £1,669 (Bt78,600) per person, based on two sharing a Deluxe Suite including all meals and drinks.
Five bills back before lawmakers
Five bills queried by President Thein Sein are back before parliament this week. The president has asked for clarification on the Central Bank of Myanmar Bill, Contempt of Court Bill, Population and Household Bill, Credit Bond Sale and Exchange Bill, and the Region and State Parliamentary Bill.
Puma Energy to develop Thilawa Port
Myanmar’s Ministry of Transport has approved the Puma Energy (Myanmar) Ltd as the successful bidder to import and distribute petroleum-related products, and to construct oil storage tanks and develop Thilawa Port, the country’s largest. Thilawa Port is adjacent to the Thanlyin-Kyauktan Special Economic Zone.
