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Myanmar, Vietnam sign MOU on oil, gas

He said the total volume of bilateral trade during the last fiscal year had increased by 15 percent to US$72 million. “The two governments agreed to provide all favourable conditions to explore more opportunities to develop the ties,” Mr Dung said.
 
Myriad of challenges to develop e-tourism
“Myanmar is not well prepared to rely on e-tourism, or transactions made electronically. E-tourism here is in its infant stages,” said Dr Nay Zin Latt, the chairman of Ambo Hotels (www.amboco.com).
 
Higher global oil prices drive up the cost of fuel

EXPERTS said last week that an increase in fuel prices in Myanmar on August 15 was in line with a global trend among governments of withdrawing fuel subsidies to deal with the rising cost of oil.
 
Bus fares raised as the price of fuel changes

THE Yangon Division Supervisory Committee Ensuring Smooth and Secure Transport “temporarily” increased bus fares in the city last week in reaction to a massive rise in fuel prices, said an official from the committee.
 
Injury survey aims to reduce accident rates

THE Accident Prevention Project under the Department of Health is planning to collect injury data during the month of September for use in starting accident prevention programs.
Aphyauk fights to stop flooding

RESIDENTS in Aphyauk in Yangon Division’s Taikkyi township have been working closely with government officials to prevent high waters on the Ayeyarwady River from spilling over and flooding the town, an official from the Yangon Division Peace and Development Council said last week.
 
Orphanage keys on educating kids

ABOUT 200 children have gathered in the dining area of an orphanage at Sama Mountain in Lewe township, Mandalay Division. They seem happy and free from care as they scoop steamed rice, gourd soup and fried fish paste onto their plates.
 
Hospital waste management needs upgrading, say experts

A SENIOR medical official from the Hospital Administration Society under the Myanmar Medical Association has warned nurses to be careful when handling used needles to prevent transmission of diseases such as HIV and hepatitis B and C.
 
Malaysia Airlines offers low airfares for Yangon-KL route

“We are offering return fare for US$200, down from the normal charge of $220 each way, until December 31 this year” said Ma Sanda, the reservation ticketing officer at the Yangon branch office of Malaysia Airlines.
 
Tourists warm to Bhamo’s charms

“The number of tourists coming to Bhamo is increasing every year. Tourists like the region because the transportation is smooth and convenient,” said U Moe Naing, manager of Kong Tong Travel and Tour Company.
 
Tourist arrivals rise as hotels upgrade facilities

TOURIST arrivals to Myanmar through Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Muse were up 17.18 percent in the first six months of 2007 compared with the same period last year, according to statistics from the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
 
Trade triples through Bhamo

MERCHANTS in Bhamo in Kachin State said last month that border trade with China has tripled in the region since the completion of construction work on a road linking the nearby town of Momauk with Lweje on the Chinese border.
 

Zaykabar takes swing at Asia’s golf tourists

The Royal Mingalardon Golf Course, as the 21-hole spread of trim greenery, lakes and sand-traps is to be known, will cover about 280 acres of Mingalardon township in Yangon.
 
How safe is that meal?

“There are five main points to consider when following a strict level of hygiene,” said Daw San San Yee, assistant general manager of the Shwe Pu Zun Company. “Personal, food storage, utensil, kitchen and restaurant hygiene.

 
It’s raining kids at contest
“All of the contestants were perfect in their own ways,” said Ma Thuzar, marketing executive for Talents and Models. “They had their own ideas and styles. Everyone looked so cute with their colourful outfits.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Myanmar plans event for ASEAN golf tour

SOUTHEAST Asia unveiled its own regional golf tour on August 15, announcing upcoming events in five countries and negotiating for five others, including one in Myanmar.

 

 
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