Japan-backed economic zone in Myanmar begins expansion

Japan-backed economic zone in Myanmar begins expansion

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is held to mark the beginning of construction to expand the Japanese-backed Thilawa special economic zone near Myanmar's commercial capital Yangon on Feb. 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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