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State Counsellor, President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks, witness signing 33 agreements

Local

19/01/20

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Chinese President Mr. Xi Jinping took part in the Myanmar-China bilateral talks in the Credentials Hall of the Presidential Palace in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

President Mr. Xi Jinping, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing hold discussions

Local

19/01/20

President of the People’s Republic of China Mr Xi Jinping and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing held talks on relations between the two countries and cooperation between the two armed forces at the Horizon Lake View Resort Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.

Doing our best in writing the Child Rights Law to protect the next generation

Editorial

19/01/20

To protect and promote the rights of children in Myanmar, the Child Rights Law was enacted after years of discussion and debate.

Myanmar Medical Association holds 66th conference

Local

19/01/20

The 66th conference of Myanmar Medical Association was held at its auditorium in Yangon yesterday, and the new executive body was elected. Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister for Health and Sports Dr Myint Htwe said MMA is serving the interest of the country’s medical world through its continuous teaching programs and public healthcare undertakings.

Lemon growers reap handsome profits

Business

19/01/20

With the yield of lemons high in Kya-in-seikkyi Township, Kawkareik District, Kayin State, local farmers are growing the fruit on a commercial scale.

Hong Kong firm to sell power after building power plants in Kyaukpyu

Business

19/01/20

A Hong Kong-based company, which is among the top investors in the electricity sector in Myanmar in the current financial year, will generate and sell power to consumers locally after building power plant in Kyaukpyu, said U Thant Sin Lwin, Director-General of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA).

Total border trade value increases by over $625 mln this FY

Business

19/01/20

The value of border trade has reached US$ 2.96 billion as of 10 January, this fiscal year, up over $625 million compared with the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

YRTA: Willing to pay income tax, if needed

Business

19/01/20

The Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) will, if required, pay income tax on its earnings from leasing of land and vehicle supervision charges, said U Hla Aung, Joint Secretary of the YRTA.

Maymyo flower growers unhappy with lower profits

Local

19/01/20

Maymyo flower growers are unhappy with lower profits, as the price of flowers has fallen.

Italian cyclist team reaches Myingyan

Sport

19/01/20

A cyclist team comprising four Italians from Porto Viro, Veneto region reached Myingyan at 12 noon on 18 January. The team left the anciety city of Inwa, Mandalay, early in the morning.