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Last round for National Convention set to start on July 18

“Precisely because ASEM offers the opportunity for a free and frank dialogue and exchange of views among leaders, ministers and senior officials of both regions, ASEM is an important instrument of Asian-European relations,”........
 
Myanmar, China meet in show of mutual support

During the meeting with Mr Wu, both sides pledged to “push forward bilateral cooperation and support each other on important regional and international issues,” reported China’s state-owned People’s Daily.
 
Japan provides grant for Shan State projects

THE government of Japan provided US$80,695 under its grassroots grant assistance program to the Palaung Peace Development Association on May 29 to build a warehouse for storing poppy substitution crops in the village of Aungmyaytharyar in Kyaukme township, Shan State.
 
Rice husks bring more power to Yangon area
THE Yangon Division Peace and Development Council (YDPDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Electric Power (2) has started a project to provide electricity to remote villages in Yangon Division using power plants fuelled by rice husks, an official from the ministry said on June 7.
Eden Centre mulls workshop for disabled
THE Eden Centre for Disabled Children is considering setting up a sheltered workshop at a three-acre site north of Yangon where it began building work earlier this year on a project which will enable it to expand its training services.
 
Three-month fishing ban imposed by govt

This year the government is allowing exports of these animals, except those under the weight of 150 grams or those bearing eggs, by a limited number of registered companies that follow strict regulations set by the department.
 
US zoo breeds rare Myanmar turtle

“A pair of adult turtles was loaned to the zoo from a private individual who imported several of the animals into the US in 2001 or 2002,” Mr Dwight Lawson, the vice president for animal programs and science at the zoo, told The Myanmar Times by email last week.
 
Low airfares attract locals to Bangkok

“Our ticket sales for Yangon-Bangkok have increased 20 percent since March when airlines started offering lower fares,” said Ma Thiri Zaw, the sales manager at Exotissimo travel in Yangon.
 
Health clinic infrastructure to be upgraded

THE General Practitioners’ Society (GPS) under the Myanmar Medical Association introduced a project last month to develop and maintain high quality standards among general and family medical practitioners.
 
New consortium to shake up IT sector

“It will be managed and operated by a board of directors. There will be many types of subsidiary companies under its umbrella for specific purposes, such as software development or internet services....
 
No rest for MFF as exporters chase ambitious trade target

Industries overseen by the MFF exported a total of $75.49 million of goods in April and May, with about $36 million earned through ocean shipments and about $39 million from cross-border trade.
 

Architect finds freedom in work

“In the past, to implement all the creative features was difficult for an architect to achieve in Myanmar. We had to discuss every little point with our clients and design to their needs and their likes,”.....
 
Director pursues Oscar dream
“All I want now is to be an Oscar-winning Myanmar director,” he told The Myanmar Times. “Call me crazy, but I believe my dream is drawing closer. More opportunities are being presented to me these days.”
 
Artist pays homage to teacher, mentor in work
Win Myint Moe held his first solo exhibition in 1992 and took a break from exhibiting his work until 2001, when he held his second solo show. The year 2003 saw the artist take part in many group exhibitions both here and abroad.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Japanese football star Hidetoshi Nakata greets members of the press following a fundraising match at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, June 7.
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