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
Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties
Manila/Bangkok – The Philippines and Myanmar are targeting to sign an agreement that will strengthen their military ties, a senior government official said here Thursday.Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin issued the statement a day after Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, commander-in-chief of … Continue reading Philippines, Myanmar seek stronger military ties
Myanmar, Japan to establish Asia specialty education center
Yangon – Myanmar and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding on establishing Asia Specialty Education Center (ASEC) in Nay Pyi Taw, state media reported Tuesday.The ASEC center will be jointly set up by the Department of Technical and Vocational Education … Continue reading Myanmar, Japan to establish Asia specialty education center
ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
Nay Pyi Taw – The Twelfth Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (12th AMRI) and the Third Conference of ASEAN Plus Three Ministers Responsible for Information (3rd AMRI+3) were held in Nay Pyi Taw on June 12. The Conference … Continue reading ASEAN Strengthens Cooperation on Information and Media
ASEAN and US Commit to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Yangon – ASEAN and U.S. discussed their cooperation in the Political-Security, Economic, and Socio-Cultural fields at the 27th ASEAN-US Dialogue in Yangon, Myanmar on 9-10 June. The Meeting explored ways and means to enhance cooperation in the areas of maritime … Continue reading ASEAN and US Commit to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar
Yangon – Gap Inc. has announced plans to produce clothing in Myanmar, the first American retailer to enter the market since the Southeast Asian country began its transition to democracy three years ago. Two factories in the commercial capital, Yangon, … Continue reading Gap to be 1st US retailer to enter Myanmar
Myanmar confirmed the next ASEAN Travel Forum in Nay Pyi Taw
Yangon – In 2015, ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be held in Myanmar for the first time since its inauguration in 1981. Myanmar was supposed to host the event already in 2006. But a tense political situation in the country … Continue reading Myanmar confirmed the next ASEAN Travel Forum in Nay Pyi Taw
Myanmar Prepares for Competition Law and Policy
Chiang Mai/Berlin – A training course on Competition Policy and Law (CPL) for senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and other related institutions was held at the Chiang Mai University … Continue reading Myanmar Prepares for Competition Law and Policy
Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment
Yangon – Myanmar has recently reformed its investment commission as part of its efforts to draw more foreign investment into the country. The 13-member Myanmar Investment Commission was re-established with Minister of Energy U Zeyar Aung as chairman, replacing U Win … Continue reading Myanmar reforms commission to boost foreign investment