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THIS image by Bo Thin, showing bullock carts carrying villagers back home after a day’s work in the fields near Mandalay Hill, won first prize in the 2005 Beauty of the Three Seasons at Mandalay Hill photo contest. A committee jointly organised by the Mandalay City Development Committee and the Mandalay Hill Pagoda Board of Trustees has invited entries for this year’s contest. Photos must be sent to the headquarters of the 95th Light Infantry Division in Mandalay by March 8. Caption: Phyo Wai Kyaw

Trade experts urge agriculture reform

“When the free trade area materialises in 2015, we need to have the capacity to sell our products competitively in markets abroad, otherwise other nations will reap all the benefits and leave us behind,”

Four bombs explode in eastern Shan State

YANGON – Four small bombs exploded almost simultaneously in the eastern Myanmar border town of Tachileik, amid warnings from authorities that ethnic insurgents could step up their attacks, state media said last Tuesday.

FAO plans to provide market info to farmers

THE United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) plans to start a project to provide updated agricultural market information to local farmers, said Mr Tang Zhengping, the organisation’s Myanmar representative.

Aircraft overruns runway in Putao

“The aircraft slipped on the runway during the takeoff of a flight from Putao to Myitkyina. Fortunately, none of our passengers were injured,” the spokesperson said, adding that the 70-seat ATR-72 aircraft was carrying 57 passengers.

German profs lecture in Yangon

A GERMAN economics professor from the University of Kaiserslautern who is visiting Myanmar this month said he was astonished by the enthusiasm of local masters and PhD students who attended his first lecture on February 18.

Entrepreneur makes island of dreams a reality

“Tourists have lots of options for eating and drinking in Ngapali so I always try to ensure the quality of my food is top-rate,” he says. “I have also tried to keep the prices low.

Artists contribute to HIV education

OFFICIALS from the international non-government organisation Care Myanmar held a workshop in Yangon on February 15 to discuss ways to encourage artists to produce creative HIV/AIDS education materials.

Semi-precious stones sales up

“We’ve seen lots of people interested in semi-precious jewellery after there were several fashion shows recently that showcased it along with designer clothes,”

Fish production to fall, say farmers

“The cost of investing in the fish farming industry has increased three-fold in the last three years,” said U Soe Tint, vice chairman of the Fish Farmers Association. “In 2005 it cost about K2.5 million an acre to farm fish but that has risen to about K4.4 million this year,”

Condominium sales unflattering against apartments

Apartment prices in condominiums vary depending on location. The minimum price is about K30,000 a square foot but those in more desirable locations sell for a minimum of K40,000 a square foot.

‘I try my best...thats all that matters’

I became interested in painting at a young age, more as a hobby than as a future career choice. As I grew older the people around me began to encourage me to paint more and more. I developed a liking for art and immersed myself in it. I have never learnt art in a systematic way. .......

Listen to the sounds of the rising sun

“Although we have performed countless concerts since the centre opened in 2003, I was a bit worried about this concert because we had only three weeks to prepare,”

Bloody draw at Kandawgyi Park

“I’m quite satisfied with Lone Chaw’s performance tonight because he did what he had to do, even though he’s not in peak form,” U Win Zin Oo told The Myanmar Times.

Gold medallist sees Taekwondo as art

“When I watch a taekwondo match, I can see it all happening in slow motion. “And when I watch world or Asian champions in action it’s exciting for me and I love how they form their kicks – it’s amazing and beautiful,”

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	UNICEF Vacancy Communication Officer (NO-B) UNICEF Myanmar is seeking to recruit a dynamic, motivated and committed professional to assist in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an advocacy and communication strategy to promote respect for childrens’ and womens’ rights, and supports UNICEF’s mission in the country. Under the general supervision of the Chief of Communication,........

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