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Australian filmmaking workshop brings art of animation to Yangon
11/06/19
THE Film Development Center at No.50, Shwe Taung Kyar Road (Golden Valley Road) in Bahan Township, Yangon, will be host-ing a filmmaking workshop on how documentaries utilize a va-riety of animation techniques to enhance storytelling and visual style.
20th ASEAN + Age Group Chess Championships 2019 kicks off in Mandalay
11/06/19
THE opening ceremony of 20thASEAN + Age Group Chess Championships 2019, hosted by Myanmar, was held yesterday at Mandalar Thiri Stadium in Mandalay.
ISPE grabs gold in MFF Women’s League 2018-2019
11/06/19
A ceremony to present awards and to conclude the season of MFF Women’s League 2018-2019 was held yesterday at Thuwanna Sta-dium in Yangon.
Chin mountain ranges and roaming gayals
11/06/19
In order to study the culture and traditions of ethnic Chin nationals, I went to Chin State; I saw a lot of gayals during my trip to Kanpetlet Township in Southern Chin State and Tedim Township in Northern Chin State. Indian pied hornbills and gayals are regarded as outstanding animals for Chin State, but the former are not found during my trip.
Accelerating climate change calls for better disaster preparedness
11/06/19
Myanmar is once again entering monsoon season and while the majority of the country is having its share of pouring rain and blowing winds, the nation’s dry zone has still not seen a drop. On the other hand, while there have been strong winds and lighting strikes occurring frequently we currently do not have to fear any approaching cyclones, storms or floods.
Local gold price likely to slip further: gold traders
11/06/19
Tracking the drop in the price of gold globally, the yellow metal is likely to continue its slide in the domestic market, said U Ohn Myaing, General Secretary, Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Association.
Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe attends 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, meets Russian FM
11/06/19
H.E. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor, accompanied by H.E. U Set Aung, Deputy Minister for Planning, participated in the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, St. Petersburg, Russia, from 6-8 June 2019.
Myanmar Competition Commission promises to level playing field for businesses
11/06/19
The Myanmar Competition Commission will work with businesspersons to remove hindrances to fair competition, said Union Minister for Commerce Dr. Than Myint, urging businesses to abide by the Competition Law. The Union Minister, in his capacity as the chairman of the commission, made the remarks during his opening address at an event about competition, held yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw.
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services receives Ambassador of India
11/06/19
Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Ambassador of India Mr. Saurabh Kumar at the Bayintnaung guest house in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.
Dhamma school teachership training school opens in Nawnghkio
10/06/19
The township Dhamma school foundation and the Dhamma School Foundation (central) have jointly opened the Dhamma school teachership training school in Nawnghkio Township, Shan State yesterday morning.
