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
Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
Manila/Yangon – Myanmar is slated to join the shareholders of the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund (AIF), bringing all 10 ASEAN members into the AIF. With Myanmar expected to join within 2014, the existing AIF shareholders include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao … Continue reading Myanmar Set to Join ASEAN Infrastructure Fund in 2014
Myanmar opposition party campaigns for constitution amendment
Yangon – Myanmar’s main opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), along with the 88-Generation Students Peace and Open Society, held a big rally in Yangon Saturday, calling on the public to back efforts for amendment of the restrictive … Continue reading Myanmar opposition party campaigns for constitution amendment
24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar
Nay Pyi Taw – The 24th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders’ meeting opened here Sunday morning, an event that Myanmar President U Thein Sein described as a symbol of “unity and dedication for building a better future for the … Continue reading 24th ASEAN leaders’ meeting opens in Myanmar