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The Future of E-Commerce in Myanmar

Feature

23/12/19

IN this article, I am going to examine the role of Myan-mar government in the fur-ther development of e-com-merce  and  how  it  can  actively  cooperate  with  the  private  sec-tor, to help achieve the country’s much needed economic growth. Since the first article that I wrote at the beginning of the year, some changes have taken place in the world of e-commerce. Yet, it may not be fast enough, judging on an e-commerce speed.

Balloons Over Bagancelebrates 20 years of journeying through the sky

Feature

23/12/19

LOOK at  any  travel  story  or  poster  promoting tourism in Myanmar. It will feature one of two iconic images -- the shimmering golden stupa of Shweda-gon Pagoda, or a hot-air balloon drifting celestially over the ancient temples of Bagan at sunrise. 

19 people injured in head-on collision in Waw Township

Crime

22/12/19

As many as 19 people were injured in a head-on collision between two vahicles in Waw Township, Bago Region on 21 December.

Mountain bike challenge hosted in Nyaungshwe Township

Sport

22/12/19

In an attempt to create sport tourism in Shan State, a mountain bike challenge was held in Nyaungshwe Towship this morning.

Labutta Bridge to be open to traffic soon

Local

22/12/19

Construction of a bridge crossing the Pinlellay River between Labutta and Myaungmya Townships in Ayeyawady Region will be open to public soon.

Basic training course for women scouts kicks off in Gangaw

Local

22/12/19

A basic training course for women scouts for the academic year 2019-2020 was opened at the Ponnyar Hall of the basic education high school in Gangaw Township, Magway Region on 21 December.

Capacity enhancement course for managing emerald green funds opens in Kanbalu

Local

22/12/19

A capacity enhancement course for managing emerald green funds took place at the meeting hall of the Department of Rural Development in Kanbalu Township, Sagaing Region on 21 December.

Man killed in building collapse in Bokepyin Township

Crime

22/12/19

One man was killed in a religious building collapse in Bokepyin Township, Taninthayi Region, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

3 injured as truck overturns in Dekkhinathiri Township

Crime

22/12/19

Three people were injured after a vehicle overturned on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway in Dekkhinathiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, the Ministry of Home Affairs reported.

MIU, GV score big in Week-8 of Myanmar Futsal League

Sport

22/12/19

Myanmar Imperial University (MIU) and GV futsal clubs scored big wins in the Week-8 matches of the Myanmar Futsal League, played at National Indoor Stadium II in Yangon yesterday.