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Thailand-Myanmar border trade climbs to $1.59 bln in current FY

09/03/20

The value of the border trade between Myanmar and neighboring Thailand increased slightly to US$1.59 billion as of 28 February in the current fiscal year from $1.54 billion registered in the corresponding period of the previous FY, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry.

Patient safety is paramount

Editorial

09/03/20

While healthcare has brought huge benefits to mankind, it is not without its own challenges and risks.

Traditional Writing “Tablets”

Feature

09/03/20

This morning I watched a video presentation on the MRTV about a small/medium industry enterprise in the Mon State which is making traditional writing slates that we used in our primary school days to write on. The slates, we were informed, are being distributed all over the country. Hence there is a market for the slates as an alternative to the modern day electronic “Tablets” which serves basically the same purpose as far as the primary students’ needs are concerned, but are only accessible to those who can afford them.

Wizayapura Pinya

Culture & Travel

09/03/20

Number of ancient heritages in Pinya was less than those of Inwa because some of these heritages were renovated but some had disappeared in public buildings and crop lands. Most of the young people of Mandalay cannot immediately give directions for routes to locations of significant sites in ancient Pinya city or places around TadaU. I set a target of my article for travellers who are willing to pay visits to Pinya in addition to Mandalay and Inwa.

MNL: Yangon United bags best coach, player awards for Feb

Sport

09/03/20

Yangon United head coach U Tin Maung Tun has been adjudged the best coach, while midfielder Maung Maung Lwin has been declared the best player in the Myanmar National League for the month of February.