Sino-Myanmar bilateral trade worth US$3.7 bln in four months Oct-Jan

Business

18/03/19

The value of Myanmar’s trade with China in the first four months (Oct-Jan) of current fiscal year 2018-2019 totalled US$3.74 billion, including $1.6 million worth of exports and $2.13 billion for import, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Gem Emporium continues seventh day

Local

18/03/19

The 56th Gem Emporium continued its seventh day at the Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Jade lot numbers 2401 to 3600 were put up for sale through an open tender system, out of which 738 jade lots were sold for Euro 101.472 million.

Union Minister Dr Pe Myint inspects Putao District, Machanbaw Tsp IPRD Office

Local

18/03/19

Union Minister for Information Dr Pe Myint, who was in Putao, Kachin State, inspected the Putao District and Machanbaw Township Information and Public Relations Department offices yesterday.

Union Minister calls on faculties in Putao for improving proficiency

Local

18/03/19

Dr. Myo Thein Gyi, the Union Minister for Education, held a meeting with department heads and faculties of the Putao Government Technical Institute (GTI) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) high school in Putao, Kachin State, yesterday.

AA turns to attacking civilian targets

Local

18/03/19

On 16 March 2019, at around 10 am, MV-Yadana Win 7, a civilian boat, was attacked and set on fire by AA. It was carrying construction materials of vital importance to the development work undergoing in Rakhine State, ie. the construction of Paletwa Bridge project across Kaladan River.

Yangon Book Street attracts book lovers

Local

18/03/19

Bookworms thronged the Yangon Book Street that was livening with literary talks, book launching and let’s solve the literary puzzle programs yesterday.

Union Minister Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe attends CND in Vienna

Local

18/03/19

Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Kyaw Swe and delegation attended the Sixty-second session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and Ministerial Segment held at Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria, from 14 to 22 March.

Vice President U Henry Van Thio visits Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary

Local

18/03/19

Vice President U Henry Van Thio visited the Shwesettaw Wildlife Sanctuary, the Man Creek Elephant Camp, a coffee technology development farm (Natyaygan), and a farm for high-quality cattle breeds in Magway Region on 16 March, and looked into their requirements.

Myanmar Daily Weather Report

Weather

18/03/19

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Seek out investment opportunities in Chin State

Editorial

18/03/19

With its unique geographical location, Myanmar is in a position to serve as a bridge between India and China, besides acting as Beijing’s link to the ASEAN.