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Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Speaker highlights importance of democracy at Int'l Democracy Day event

Speeches

16/09/19

Following is the excerpt of Speaker U T Khun Myat's speech delivered at the International Democracy Day in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

In favour of stronger democratic practices, the differences should be solved through negotiations which require the basic foundations of tolerance, patience and forgiveness

Speeches

16/09/19

President U Win Myint gave a speech at the International Democracy Day yesterday. The event took place at the Thabin Hall of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw in Nay Pyi Taw. The following is the excerpt of the President's keynote speech at the event.

Yangon- Toungoo railway to be upgraded starting on October 1st

Business

16/09/19

Yangon – Mandalay railway, which is 385.5 mile long, would be upgraded with the help of JICA's ODA ( Official Development Assistance) for the convenience of travellers by train. The project is reported to cost US$ 2.4 billion.

Myanmar exploring new markets for rice exports

Business

16/09/19

Myanmar has recently begun exploring new markets such as Mozambique and Liberia to export rice through maritime trade, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Myanmar prepares for AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers

Sport

16/09/19

THE Myanmar U-16 national football team is preparing for the AFC U-16 Championship Qualifiers, which is scheduled to be held from 18 to 22 September at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon.

Shan United wins Myanmar National League 2019 with no losses

Sport

16/09/19

SHAN United won the Myanmar National League 2019 with no matches lost in the tourney to become the first undefeated champions of the league.

To help democracy thrive, we must balance self-interest with public interest: State Counsellor

Speeches

16/09/19

Following is the excerpt of the State Counsellor’s speech delivered at the International Democracy in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.