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FDC to analyse prize-winning film “Antichrist”

27/02/20

The Film Development Centre will screen ‘Antichrist” film for analysis in its 37th event of the Cinematheque Programme at its office No. 50, Shwe Taung Gyar Road (Golden Valley Road), Bahan Township, at 12 noon on 1 March. The drama horror film directed by Lars Von Trier won the Cannes Best Actress Award.

Third Myanmar Thanakha Festival in Mandalay to feature Bagan cultural display

Local

27/02/20

The 3rd Myanmar Thanakha Festival will be held from 27 to 29 March at the Kyauktawgyi pagoda at the bottom of the Mandalay Hill in Aungmyethazan Township, and it will feature a Bagan cultural display, said U Kyaw Moe, chair of the Myanmar Thanakha Association, which is organizing the festival.

Taninthayi VMS centre conducts surveillance of offshore fishing vessels

Local

27/02/20

The Taninthayi Vessel Monitoring System Control Centre is keeping a careful watch on offshore fishing vessels in Myanmar waters, according to the Fisheries Department.

Cooperation between government, employers, employees key to eliminating forced labour

Editorial

27/02/20

Myanmar’s labour reforms are crucial for the future of the country and for ensuring peace, strengthening democracy, and helping our people prosper.

Scramble to contain coronavirus as infections spread in Europe

Feature

27/02/20

CORONAVIRUScases spread beyond the out-break's European hot-spot Italy Wednesday, as the world scrambled to contain the deadly epidemic that is fast growing outside China's borders.

President U Win Myint, First Lady Daw Cho Cho arrive in India

Local

27/02/20

At the invitation of President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind, a goodwill delegation led by President U Win Myint and First Lady Daw Cho Cho left Nay Pyi Taw for India by special flight yesterday morning.

Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor delivers statement at the High-Level Segment of the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

Local

27/02/20

Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor U Kyaw Tint Swe attended the High-Level Segment of the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva from 24 to 26 February 2020 and delivered a statement on 26 February 2020.