Myanmar: New education bill to give universities more autonomy
Yangon – Myanmar is drafting a higher education bill which would give universities more autonomy and allow an independent body to coordinate the functions of institutions, according to the Ministry of Education.Minister of Education Daw Khin San Yi told a meeting … Continue reading Myanmar: New education bill to give universities more autonomy
Free trade pacts on New Zealand Trade Minister’s Asia agenda
Wellington – New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser is seeking to advance his government’s free trade agenda at a series of key Asia-Pacific regional meetings this week.Groser said Monday that he will be traveling to Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, to attend the … Continue reading Free trade pacts on New Zealand Trade Minister’s Asia agenda
Myanmar, Thailand to further cooperate in trade promotion
Yangon – Myanmar and Thailand will further cooperate in trade promotion and developing MICE – meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, Myanmar’s biggest business organization, UMFCCI, revealed on Thursday.Under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Yangon between the Union of Myanmar … Continue reading Myanmar, Thailand to further cooperate in trade promotion
Yangon – a melting pot of the traditional and the contem- porary
Yangon – To encounter Myanmar is something special – its millennium-old history, its countless ancient temples and pagodas, unspoiled nature, beautiful beaches and, last but not least, the warm hospitality of the Burmese people invariably casts a spell on its visitors. … Continue reading Yangon – a melting pot of the traditional and the contem- porary
Myanmar forms anti-money laundering central board
Yangon – The Myanmar government has formed an anti-money laundering central board in a bid to effectively combat money laundering, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Anti-Money Laundering Central Board was set up with 15 members and chaired … Continue reading Myanmar forms anti-money laundering central board
Myanmar Kicks Off ASEAN Day Celebrations
Nay Pyi Taw – ASEAN must continue on its platform of peace, stability and prosperity for the region, as this has proven to be effective in bringing development to the region according to Myanmar President U Thein Sein. “Looking back … Continue reading Myanmar Kicks Off ASEAN Day Celebrations
Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts
Mergui Archipelago / Myanmar – Yacht charter operator “Burma Boating” is expanding its fleet of classic yachts. With the beginning of the coming sailing season in late October, SY Sunshine and SY Aventure will cruise the Mergui Archipelago under Burma … Continue reading Burma Boating Expands Fleet of Yachts
Myanmar: Action plan for development of dry ports, containerization
Yangon – Myanmar has drafted an action plan for the development of dry ports and containerization of rail transport to ensure free flow of goods and provide new opportunities for international trade before implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015, … Continue reading Myanmar: Action plan for development of dry ports, containerization
Myanmar VP warns of challenges threatening future of state
Yangon – Myanmar Vice President Dr. Sai Mauk Kham has warned of challenges the country’s youth is facing which pose threats to the future of the nation, official media reported Friday. To overcome the challenges, investment in young people is required, … Continue reading Myanmar VP warns of challenges threatening future of state
Myanmar’s riot-hit Mandalay calm
Mandalay – Communal-riot-hit Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, remained calm on Saturday following imposition of a curfew on one more area since Friday night, the local police force said.Preventive security measures have also been taken in some areas where riot … Continue reading Myanmar’s riot-hit Mandalay calm