Gold price slides K80,000 from record high of K1.3 mln in one week

Within one week of touching a high of over K1.3 million pertical (0.578 ounces or, 0.016 kilograms), the price of gold in the domestic market has dropped by K80,000, according to the Yangon Gold Entrepreneurs Association (YGEA).
Asian epi managers meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw
A meeting of Asian managers from the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) was held at the Park Royal Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Oil imports down $380 mln as of August-end
Myanmar imported 4.9 million tons of fuel oil worth US$2.9 billion over the past 11 months of the current fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar Trade Unions urge UN to be neutral
The Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar CTUM does not condone any one committing violence nor agree with any organization using violence against any person.
Old City of MraukU aims for World Heritage status
Old city of Mrauk U set a distinct example for culture and a long history of Rakhine State. King Saw Mon established the royal City of MraukU with a time span of 354 years from 1430 to 1787 with 49 successive monarchs.
The dark side of power: corruption and bribery
Some say greed for wealth and power is the root cause of corruption.
Accurate news is priority of state-run media: Union Minister
The Ministry of Information and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) jointly organized a New Media Training and Discussion session yesterday at the ministry in Nay Pyi Taw.