Australian filmmaking workshop brings art of animation to Yangon

THE Film Development Center at No.50, Shwe Taung Kyar Road (Golden Valley Road) in Bahan Township, Yangon, will be host-ing  a  filmmaking  workshop  on  how documentaries utilize a va-riety of animation techniques to enhance storytelling and visual style.
Japanese company to conduct feasibility study on new waste disposal method in Monywa
Japan’s Fujita Company will study the feasibility of implementing a new waste disposal system in Monywa in July, said U Thit Htoo Myint, the Director of Sagaing Region’s Municipal Committee.
Chin mountain ranges and roaming gayals
In order to study the culture and traditions of ethnic Chin nationals, I went to Chin State; I saw a lot of gayals during my trip to Kanpetlet Township in Southern Chin State and Tedim Township in Northern Chin State. Indian pied hornbills and gayals are regarded as outstanding animals for Chin State, but the former are not found during my trip.
Accelerating climate change calls for better disaster preparedness
Myanmar is once again entering monsoon season and while the majority of the country is having its share of pouring rain and blowing winds, the nation’s dry zone has still not seen a drop. On the other hand, while there have been strong winds and lighting strikes occurring frequently we currently do not have to fear any approaching cyclones, storms or floods.
Local gold price likely to slip further: gold traders
Tracking the drop in the price of gold globally, the yellow metal is likely to continue its slide in the domestic market, said U Ohn Myaing, General Secretary, Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Association.
Union Minister U Kyaw Tint Swe attends 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, meets Russian FM
H.E. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Union Minister for the Office of the State Counsellor, accompanied by H.E. U Set Aung, Deputy Minister for Planning, participated in the 23rd St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, St. Petersburg, Russia, from 6-8 June 2019.
Myanmar Competition Commission promises to level playing field for businesses
The Myanmar Competition Commission will work with businesspersons to remove hindrances to fair competition, said Union Minister for Commerce Dr. Than Myint, urging businesses to abide by the Competition Law. The Union Minister, in his capacity as the chairman of the commission, made the remarks during his opening address at an event about competition, held yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw.