Edible black-nest swiftlet penetrates Singapore market

Feb 17,2019
The edible nest of the black-nest swiftlet from the Myeik archipelagoes and Kawthoung areas in Taninthayi Region have been shipped by sea to a new foreign market, Singapore, according to a news release from the Ministry of Commerce.
Scenes of Line Walker -2 shot at Shwedagon Pagoda, YMCA Hall
Feb 17
Scenes for the film Line Walker-2 were shot at the Shwedagon Pagoda and YMCA Hall in Yangon yesterday.
Authorities arrange smooth traffic flow during shooting of film Line Walker – 2 in Yangon
Feb 17
Authorities from the Traffic Rules Enforcement Committee, Traffic Police Force, in Yangon have ensured that traffic will flow smoothly while the film Line Walker-2 is being shot in Yangon.
Gauges installed at stations along Ayeyawady River
Feb 17
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology is installing staff gauges at hydrological stations along the Ayeyawady River in 71 townships across the country to measure water depths.
Mandalay hosts Htamane festival to promote tourism
Feb 17
A traditional festival to celebrate the Myanmar delicacy Htamane began at the Maha Muni Pagoda in Mandalay yesterday, attracting local and foreign travellers.
Danyingon-Paywetseikkon circular rail to be upgraded within six months
Feb 17
While upgrading the Yangon City circular railway, the Danyingon-Mingalardon-Paywetseikkon rail road is being renovated, with plans calling for its completion within six months to ensure the convenience of commuters, said U Min Aung, the project engineer for the Yangon circular railway upgrading project.
Ethnic literature, culture groups continue third day tour of Nay Pyi Taw
Feb 17
MEMBERS of ethnic literature and culture groups from states and regions who were in Nay Pyi Taw at the invitation of Ministry of Ethnic Affairs, continued their third-day field trip in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.