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Gote Twin Bailey bridge opens for 48-ton trucks
09/09/19
A temporary Bailey bridge constructed to replace the Gote Twin bridge which was damaged in a mine explosion on 15 August, began allowing 48-ton trucks yesterday morning.
Union Minister Dr Than Myint attends 88th Izmir International Trade Fair in Turkey
09/09/19
Union Minister for Commerce Dr Than Myint arrived back in Yangon after attending the 88th Izmir International Trade Fair held in Izmir, Turkey
Smart City Mandalay
09/09/19
Regional leaders made the decision to establish the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) at a summit in April last year. Being a member to the network, Myanmar pledged to establish Nay Pyi Taw,
International Literacy Day observed in Nay Pyi Taw
09/09/19
A ceremony to mark the 2019 International Literacy Day was organized yesterday morning in Nay Pyi Taw with the objective of creating more opportunities for people amidst global change, and to support the teaching of ethnic languages without discrimination on the basis of race, faith, and colour to ensure equal benefit to people.
Consumer rights
09/09/19
When we speak of consumer rights, we must also consider the interests of producers, apart from the legal protection provided to users. Normally, a consumer pays for what he wants, be it a service or a product. Manufacturers, distributers, and service providers sell their products or services at a price fixed by them, depending on the quality they claim or guarantee.
Deceptive ads offering lucky draws comparable to gambling: MCC vice chair
09/09/19
Misleading advertisements that offer highly appealing lucky draw prizes can be classified as deceptive, and they are more akin to gambling than a good deal, said U Than Maung, the vice chair of the Myanmar Competition Commission (MCC).
Clay pots find new market along Shweli River
09/09/19
Once, villagers of the area had to buy clay pots they used mostly as drinking water containers in a place that is far from their homes. As the road was rough and the journey was long, and the earthen pots were fragile, many never reached the destination intact, according to the residents
Meeting futsal powerhouses good, helped team gain experience: U Htay Myint
09/09/19
AFTER the Myanmar national futsal team suffered two consecutive losses at the Belt and Road Cup CFA International Tournament 2019 at the Qingbaijiang Sports Centre in Chengdu City, China, the team’s head coach, U Htay Myint, said taking on international futsal powerhouses was a good experience for Myanmar players
Blood donation ceremony held to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
09/09/19
BLOOD donation ceremony marking 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was held at National Blood bank in Yangon at 9 am yesterday
Schools reopen in Kyaikmayaw as flood water recedes
09/09/19
ALL the schools have reopened in Kyaikmayaw Township, Mon State, on 7th September as the water level of Attayan river have returned to normal
