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Rattan, bamboo SMEs need financial assistance to reach more external markets
12/08/19
Rattan and bamboo SMEs are facing financial constraints in efforts to reach more external markets, said a rattan and bamboo maker, adding that at present, some producers are relying solely on the domestic market — providing hampers for City Mart Holdings and furniture to local markets.
Pigeon peas exports touch 56,000 tons in Jan-July
12/08/19
Myanmar exported more than 56,000 tons of pigeon peas in the seven months from January to July, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Death toll in Paung landslide rises to 53
12/08/19
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Swollen Taninthayi River forces over 30 schools to close
12/08/19
11 August
The Taninthayi River that surged over its bank in Myeik, Taninthayi Region, after torrential rain has flooded low-lying areas and forced 36 schools to close for the safety of the school children. The river exceeded its danger mark by 11 inches. The danger mark of the river is 24 feet.
Help flood victims with empathy and benevolence
12/08/19
There has been loss to life and property and disruption of transport services in some areas in Mon State in the southern part of Myanmar on account of torrential rains, which have triggered floods and landslides in the area.
Khakaborazi National Park stands out as ASEAN Heritage Park
12/08/19
12 August
Perfectly fitting in faultless and flawless environment, Khakaborazi National Park and Phon Kan Razi Wildlife Sanctuary are situated in the northern Myanmar state of Kachin in an outlying sub-range of the Greater Himalayan mountain system.
Over 1,200 people in Kyaikdon Town displaced by monsoon flooding
11/08/19
Kyaikdon Town in Kawkareik District in Kayin State has been submerged by floodwaters from the Hongtharaw River following severe rains.
Monastery fire in Kyaukme causes Ks. 9 million loss
11/08/19
No casualties were reported in a fire in at a monastery on Ward-3, Kyaukme Township in Northern Shan State this morning.
School upgraded to BEHS in Letpadan Township
11/08/19
A school upgrading ceremony was held in Nyaungwaing Village, Letpadan Township in Bago Region this morning.
Storm victims in Mohnyin Township furnished with cash, kind
11/08/19
Employees from the Department of Disaster Management under the Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement provided cash and kind to storm victims in Ohnsanhsai Village, Mohnyin Township in Kachin State on 10 August.
