Political parties call for end to economic sanctions
“Sanctions are still seen by Western politicians as having ‘symbolic’ importance. I suspect though that this symbolism is largely lost on the Burmese population,” (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Bold HIV plan aims to slash new infections
THE new National Strategic Plan for HIV aims to cut new infections by more than 70 percent over the next five years, an official from United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) said at a workshop late last month. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Business world beckons for cash-strapped parties
“The party’s Central Executive Committee members will not manipulate the business affairs for their own benefit. Shareholders interested in investing in the company can be confident the business will be run independently,” (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Families lack trust in overseas seafarers association: official
“Some people think the association is redundant and they have little confidence in it. Our association stands for seafarers’ rights across the world. We offer training and information about seafarers’ rights and the details of employment agreements with the shipping company, but the families are not interested,” (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
The pot, the kettle and the Lee family
A VIEW has been advanced by writers like Fareed Zakaria at Time magazine and Roger Cohen in the New York Times that WikiLeaks has at least revealed the expertise of American diplomats. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Cold spell breaks records
THE cold snap that sent night temperatures tumbling and prompted many to break out the extra blankets over the Christmas period is expected to continue through January, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Weather stress decreases eel yi
HIGHER prices for exported eels have offset a reduction in yield due to adverse weather, an official of the Eel Entrepreneur’s Association told The Myanmar Times last week. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Kayin mark New Year
AS dusk turned to evening on January 5, the air at Insein township’s Ar Lein Ngar Sint Pagoda began to fill with anticipation for the spectacle ahead. A flood of people started making their way deeper into the pagoda compound, towards a stage set up for a traditional Kayin dance competition. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Aussie scientists bid to wipe out dengue
TENS of thousands of lives could be saved each year by a groundbreaking Australian scheme to wipe out dengue fever. Scientists have developed a bacterium that acts as a vaccine for mosquitoes, which could in turn stop the disease spreading in humans. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Tourism industry bounces back
Figures from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism show that 228,492 foreign tourists visited the country from January to October, a 33.8pc increase on the corresponding period in 2009. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
New Year’s Eve concert raises funds for Giri victims
“I’m not Rakhine but we are brothers within the same country. If someone here is in need, we have to be united,” said actor Khant Sithu. “I went and helped out after Cyclone Nargis … so I’m pleased to also help those affected by Giri through my art.” (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
The end of the annexation
At 4:20am, they saluted with the army firing guns into the air. Then, as the Union Jack was lowered after the handover of guns by the guard of honour, the British anthem was played. Afterwards, the flag of the Union of Myanmar was hoisted on another post and the Myanmar anthem was played. In this way, the British rule over Myanmar came to an end. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
KOICA hands over Hlegu project to min
THE Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) last month handed over management of a rural development project in Yangon Region’s Hlegu township to the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation. (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
Green hands at work on Independence Day
“Accordingly, we are seeing great interest in [the competition] from children and parents.” “We hope to educate children about litter, plastic bags and pollution from factories. That’s the reason why we chose this year’s title,” (Volume 28, No. 557 - January 10 - 16, 2011)
