Neighbouring countries are building stronger gems market than Myanmar, which is the country of origin for many gems. Nearby countries are enjoying greater benefits than Myanmar, which is producing the gems and jewelleries, said U La Hpai Khun Sa, chairman of the Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Entrepreneurs’ Federation.

Local sesame farmers from Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region, are pleased during the sesame harvest because of rising demand from the market.

Japan is the largest buyer of towels woven with lotus thread, said Ko Nay Myo Thet of Pan Organic Wear of Amarapura Towsnhip, Yangon Region.

An art exhibition, entitled “Spiritual Heritage Great Bagan,” opened yesterday at the Anawrahta Art Gallery in Thuwunna, Thingangyun Township.

Lecture hall, hostel and dining hall of Nursing Related Field Practice Training School at Dagon Myothit (East), Yangon were opened yesterday morning.

The 178.56 miles long 230-KV Nabar-Shwebo-Ohndaw cable powerline and the 230/33/11KV 100 AVA Shwebo main sub-power station in Shwebo, Sagain Region, erected by the Department of Power Transmission and System Control (DPTSC) of the Ministry of Electricity and Energy was commissioned into service yesterday morning.