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| “We’ve been using hemp as herbal medicine since our grandparents’ time. They used to apply a heat pack of hemp to wherever they felt any sickness or pain. It takes seven days to walk from our village to Putao, so cloth is rare – so we used hemp to make clothes as well,” |
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“Surge protectors are enough for household use and can protect televisions, refrigerators and air-conditioners from damage. But in a factory, when the electricity is low voltage the motor in the equipment can be damaged,” |
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| An official from the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) said that UMFCCI was inviting Myanmar gem companies to exhibit their jade, rubies, sapphires and pearls in order to attract regional and international customers. |
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Interest among businesses was high. Instead of the 120 booth originally intended, there were 135 in total, said Ko Kyaw Thu Aung of the event’s organisers, International Exhibition Management Services. |
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 “Almost all hydropower projects are 80pc complete. A total of 2255 megawatts (MW) of electricity has been generated by hydropower projects nationwide as of 2009,” |
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“[World Travel Market] is the second largest B2B event in the world, presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to United Kingdom and international travel professionals. It attracts some 49,963 worldwide buyers and sellers from every sector of the industry,” |
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“As a tangible result, participating factories enjoy an increased productivity rate, 23pc up in July compared to the preceding month, and a 67pc increase in August,” |
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The one-year, full-time post-graduate diploma course is organised by the association, in cooperation with the Institute of Economics and the Myanmar Banking Training School of the Central Bank of Myanmar. |
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 “No one noticed any effect on the market last August from the auction. But the auction has significantly slowed sales this past month. In my opinion, the situation is just temporary. Renting and buying offers will be better after Thadingyut,” |
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“The property business is related to growth in other industries that push demand up and increase people’s spending power. That’s why stability in 2010 and beyond can bring the best times for the industry,” |
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“As these areas are often commercial zones, the population in those areas has increased and one consequence has been a need for more space. Also, the infrastructure of the downtown area [where most colonial buildings are located] is not designed for high-density living at this time,” |
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 The apartment comes with one electricity meter and one extension phone line. The condominium also has a backup generator for the elevator and water supply and tenants are required to pay a monthly generator fee of about K10,000. |
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 “We are delighted and astonished that this extremely rare species is alive and well in Myanmar. Now we must do what we can to protect the remaining population,” |
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 During the 23-day incident, 11 government soldiers were killed and 34 wounded, while 15 Myanmar police forces members were killed and 13 wounded. The government claimed that 14 of the policemen were killed at close range while being held hostage by Kokang troops. |
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 “Before arriving, I had no idea what to expect. Of course, I knew people from Nepal who had been in previous years and from what they could tell it was one of the most memorable experience of their lives but as I came to experience the camp myself I found that no matter how much they had told me, their words just don’t do it justice,” |
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 “The role of these animals as a productive asset is particularly important for the landless populations in the delta who are mainly dependant on seasonal labour,” |
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 “Last month, MRCS started a cash-for-work program and one man in every household had to participate, in exchange for K2000 for a day. It took two weeks to clear the road. I was very happy because we earned money, while improving the village road,” |
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 CHAN Chan, who caught people’s attention during the Melody World singing contest has carved out a successful career as a singer and actress, even appearing in some films. As she prepares to release her latest album “Ta Ke So Yin A Chit Pae Lo”, (Indeed, Love Is Needed), Timeout caught up with her last week to learn for ourselves how she is managing so many demanding pursuits. |
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 “That’s why I like working in the darkroom. I get more inspiration from the work I make. The photos make me proud and I think ‘Wow I made these all by myself" |
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