"The Myanmar Times" - print issues 2011 (English)
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LOCAL NEWS:
Order to end attacks puts ceasefire back on table;
Power rates to double as govt seeks to cut deficit;
Aid groups struggle to cope as refugee numbers increase;
EC boss pledges free, fair by-elections;
Govt pledges to investigate Kachin HR abuses;
Education system at odds with job market, say experts;
Rights commission warns of conflict trauma in Kachin;
NLD to hold meeting on by-elections;
Thingangyun party rejects NLD move;
Parties rubbish rumours of alliance;
China relations focus ahead of GMS Summit;
UNICEF to spend $200m on women, children to 2015;
Ambitious target set in fight against HIV;
Hluttaw commission formed to study laws;
Parami drivers caught in fake licence sting;
Govt gives green light to female bus drivers, conductors;
UN expecting further access to KIO areas;
British FM Hague to visit in January...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Farmers cry foul over chicken prices;
Rice body to establish national stockpile;
Company unveils $3.3m Pathein jetty investment plan;
Hpa-an project aims to halt worker exodus;
Buyers show taste for Chery cars;
Owners stung in illegal light truck import debacle;
Thanlyin Star City project takes shape...TIMEOUT:
National Literary Awards announced;
Singapore musicians perform in Yangon;
Expat writer explores life of air hostess in first novel;
Former National Literary Award winner passes away;
Winners of ministry photo competition announce...SPORT...EVENTS FLASH: Art exhibition;
Xmas concert;
New Year?s Eve...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES
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Date of publication:
2011-12-25
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2011-12-19
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LOCAL NEWS: Help us move forward: Suu Kyi;
USAID project to expand to Myanmar;
Ethnic political, civil society leaders positive after meeting;
US will support reform ?path?;
Too early to remove sanctions: Clinton;
US to increase assistance to civil society groups;
Kaladan transport project in spotlight;
Hundreds more detained in Port Blair: fishermen;
Senior General ?really retired?: speaker;
Cochlear implant operations performed;
Night market opens in Bagan;
In Tharyarwady, a revolt remembered;
Committee to speed up peace process;
Zaganar plans first foreign trip;
Strong hluttaw needed to avoid ?tyranny?: speaker;
Govt targets improved Yangon power supply;
Reps gives protesters right to use national flag;
Govt hints at more media freedom;
Activists call for political discourse;
Remaining Thee Lay Thee members return;
Knowing the rules of the game...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Low prices cut B&P earnings by 25pc;
Oil and gas drilling conference in Yangon paints a healthy future;
Despite reforms, Western oil firms avoid Myanmar;
Malaysia boosts oil and gas interest;
Fisheries group warns against intrusions into Indian waters;
Hire purchase deals on consumer goods falter;
YCDC to modernise land lease certificates;
Seminar pushes for health and safety officers at building sites;
Yangon city set for major upgrade, says Minister for Industry...TIMEOUT: Swedish artist keeps people guessing; Art family organises exhibition; St Mary?s Cathedral marks centenary with renovation; Local artist invited to the Netherlands; Cherry FM launches morning talk show...SPORT...TECHNOLOGY: Cheaper GSMs slated for Feb: MPT...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-12-11
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2011-12-12
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LOCAL NEWS:
Peace hopes grow, but snags ahead;
Luc Besson asked to direct film on General Aung San;
Fighting the extremists;
Sooner or later, what goes around, comes around;
Momentum growing for Aung San biopic;
Speakers seek US assistance for hluttaws;
Amara Foundation starts ?floating library? service;
Pre-Pyu era remains uncovered in Pyawbwe tsp;
UNICEF, govt reviewing Child Law;
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi eyes Kawhmu seat;
Ceasefires are not enough;
Jivitadana Sangha Hospital to hold fundraising event this week;
Green groups agree to establish network;
Myanmar still ?true friend? of China: Thura U Shwe Mann;
Fake malaria drugs a growing problem, experts tell US hearing;
Censorship body eases grip on business, crime genres;
Eleven Media Group wins international press award;
ADB looks to support tourism;
Former worker?s attacks hurting operations: NGO;
Group plans donation to Kachin refugees;
Old pottery uncovered;
Press award body to draw up constitution;
Remembering a martyr...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Save the ChildrenSave the ChildrenSave the ChildrenSave the Children
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Kayin Chief Minister opens Hpa-an IZ; Myawaddy- Mae Sot border reopens: media; B&P trader allegedly flees to Thailand in $5m scandal; Vietnam investors to build Yangon hotel; Fish feed body issues import warning; Chinese growers squeeze melon market; Despite new competition, old retail centres retain customer interest; Outer suburbs in demand: agents...TIMEOUT: Myanmar Consolidated Media
Photographer in running for major prize; Colonial gazetteers help unearth Myanmar?s past; Musicians band together for NLD fundraising show; Political themes take centre stage at Tun art awards; National Theatre hosts rare performance of ?Yamayana? epic...TECHNOLOGY: New internet cable coming soon, says MPT...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-12-18
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2011-12-12
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LOCAL NEWS:
We want better relations with US: speaker;
Uncertainty and challenges ahead for returning fishermen;
Ramos-Horta expresses support for reforms, NLD;
The reforms are real: get over it;
UN Secretary General to visit to propel reforms;
NLD registers with election commission;
UN highlights policy at HDR 2011 launch;
Japan in talks to resume Myanmar aid: official;
New hotels open at Ngapali, Inle;
Government targets illegal orchid trade;
NGOs encourage ?bottom-up? approach;
FMs to draft regional visa plan in 2012;
Education network marks first birthday on Nov 21;
Changing climate hurting agriculture, says govt official;
Buddha images, jewellery unearthed in Kyauktan;
Yangon welcomes Buddha tooth relic for 16-day visit;
More white elephants for Nay Pyi Taw;
Man arrested over actor?s death...U Thant, gone but not forgotten...BUSINESS &
PROPERTY:
MRIA considers halt to rice exports;
DOF solves ownership dispute;
Car imports boost dollar value;
Vehicle lots to open in NPT;
Smart cards curb illegal fuel sales;
Thai floods slow some imports;
New, more informative car regos released;
Real estate market heating up again: agents;
Timber prices on the rise: traders...TIMEOUT: U Thant to be honoured in hometown; No fakery in Xmas competition; Sharky?s: The next level of goodness; Pyay Ti Oo Education Foundation plans fundraiser; Light festival inspires spirit of selfless giving...SPORT...TECHNOLOGY: Mobile phones available through hire purchase...EVENTS FLASH: Hip-hop funfair; Cartoon contest...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...TEA BREAK
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Date of publication:
2011-12-04
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2011-11-29
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LOCAL NEWS: President welcomes NLD vote to register;
Clinton to make historic visit, probe ?commitment? to reform;
NLD members back tilt at by-elections;
EU hails ?courageous? comeback;
ASEAN nod ?a victory for our country?, says adviser;
Farmland laws need to complement anti-poverty campaign;
; Parliamentarians push for conclusion of second session;
Activists sing metta tune;
NGO urges ministry to shut down bird shops;
Two pairs of conjoined twins separated in Yangon;
?Nay Pyi Taw Times? to launch on Nov 20;
British minister welcomes reforms, calls for further prisoner releases;
Crocodile population increases at wildlife sanctuary;
Home for the aged plans Dec 3 fun fair;
Pact reps attend microcredit meet;
Fire guts Minbya market;
3DF begins ?vital? $10.8m anti-malaria program;
Man of the house;
After 18 months, sailors return home;
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calls on govt to ensure rule of law;
Bomb blast kills 10 in Myitkyina;
Guess who tops Myanmar?s rich-list? ...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Myanmar Consolidated Media
ATMs find favour with users; Old buses going fast but not yet replaced; Export earnings on track: MFF; From Japan with love – first car imports arrive; Healthy supply pushes construction material prices down: traders; Myanmar paused at the lights for investors...TIMEOUT: Filmmakers ask censors for light touch; Myanmar indie band plays concert in Bali; Int?l jazz festival returns to Yangon; R Zarni solo concert; In Yangon, the greatest roast duck ever...SPORT...TECHNOLOGY
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-11-27
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2011-11-22
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Myanmar: past, present and future;
Go further, experts urge govt;
State of the unity of Myanmar;
Myanmar comes in from the cold;
For first time, environment takes centre stage;
Change you can believe in?
Daw Cho Cho Kyaw Nyein;
ASEAN warms to political change in Myanmar;
No turning back on reform;
Business community positive, one year on;
Zaganar donates to prisoners of conscience;
For youth, politics is no longer a dirty word;
Ludu Sein Win;
Parliaments seek public?s attention;
U TIN MAUNG THAN
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"The Myanmar Times"
Date of publication:
2011-11-20
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2011-11-15
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LOCAL NEWS:
NLD members to decide party?s future this week;
Why the NLD should register;
One class at a time, school changing political culture;
In Cambodia, building trust essential to freer media;
Houses disagree over bill allowing peaceful protests;
Yangon Hluttaw agrees to municipal fine increase;
China to send armed patrols on Mekong River: report;
Pyu burial site discovered at Sri Ksetra;
EU upbeat after finance workshop;
British govt minister to visit this week;
Prevention beats cure, say kidney patients;
Family disowns daughter after alleged $3m fraud...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Teller machines make a return; Vietnam trade expo on Nov 17; DOF halts Chinese fishing co; Industry calls for more easing of banking restrictions;
Road ban triples delta transport charges; Thai firm signs agreement to start wind power project in southeast; Transparency drive picks up steam; India trade show a chance to learn, says CII chairman; Shwekyin meeting hall in Hmawbi nearly finished; Post-Lent sales boom...TIMEOUT: Myanmar writer chronicles Everest trek; US singer finds muse in Myanmar culture...SPORT...TECHNOLOGY...FROM HOME: The 2010 Election Archive...RSS Feeds...SPECIAL FEATURE - HOPE RULES: Myanmar: past, present and future; Go further, experts urge govt;
State of the unity of Myanmar;
Myanmar comes in from the cold;
For first time, environment takes centre stage;
Change you can believe in?
Daw Cho Cho Kyaw Nyein;
ASEAN warms to political change in Myanmar;
No turning back on reform;
Business community positive, one year on;
Zaganar donates to prisoners of conscience;
For youth, politics is no longer a dirty word;
Ludu Sein Win;
Parliaments seek public?s attention;
U TIN MAUNG THAN...
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-11-20
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2011-11-15
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LOCAL NEWS:
Decision sparks hluttaw row;
Yangon Region govt facing K22b budget black hole;
Indonesian FM backs political changes;
Warm winter forecast despite La Ni?a return;
Myanmar does its bit as population passes seven billion;
MMA to open day centre for aged in Tarmwe;
Parties make alliance;
Speaker orders YCDC to lift game on water;
NLD waiting for amended law: Suu Kyi;
Police explode device outside City Hall;
High Court agrees to hear case against U Aung San Oo;
Tourism board promoting new Bagan attraction;
Migrants face extortion to flee floods;
Violence breaks out over fishing rights row;
Participants upbeat after ?green? forum;
US expands dialogue to Tatmadaw;
?Malaysian maverick? wows audience in Yangon...
News Brief;
- Obama to attend ASEAN Summit
- Digital health app...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Currency counter rules boost black market; IMF wraps up visit;
India exhibition to boost ?familiarisation?: ambassador;
Govt action on highway load limits ups transport costs: traders; Overpass plans date back 55 years, says former police commissioner; Banks back hire purchases; Man dead, woman injured after Mingalar Taung Nyunt collapse...TIMEOUT: Ayeyarwady River books donated to 70 libraries; Local musicians join ASEAN-Russia orchestra; International puppet groups come to Yangon...SPORT...TECHNOLOGY...YOUR STARS, FLIGHT SCHEDULES.
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-11-13
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2011-11-14
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LOCAL NEWS:
Hundreds of prisoners of conscience set free;
Doctors call for law on milk powder advertising;
Release draws mixed views;
US govt, senators welcome amnesty;
President U Thein Sein visits India;
Activists welcome release of prisoners of conscience;
China, Myanmar close in on agreement to settle dispute over Myitsone suspension;
NLD still undecided on registration;
Thousands to miss out on Hajj visas;
Health ministry urges doctors to return home;
Air Bagan, Asian Wings tie up code-share agreement;
UN rep arrives to assess disaster reduction efforts;
Logo competition announced for press awards;
Faster than light: fact or fiction?
China calls for talks after boat raid deaths;
Htoo plants forests at Inle;
Further progress needed on media, say journalists;
News journals sell out after prisoner release;
Politics is my priority...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: State banks to open abroad: official; Rice body denies Hot News cronyism allegation; Parboiled rice exports set for 300 percent jump: industry; Business leaders warn on dollar?s rise; Gold price falling...TIMEOUT: Museums urged to collect classic artwork; Tun Foundation seeks venue for art gallery; German orchestra performs in Yangon...TRAVEL...SPORT...EVENTS FLASH; YOUR STARS
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-10-23
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2011-11-01
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LOCAL NEWS: More amnesties planned, says Thura U Shwe Mann;
The tip-off that saved two pieces of art from smugglers;
Hundreds die in Pakokku flash flood;
Kadhafi?s grisly death splits opinion, even in Myanmar;
November launch for MAI Phnom Penh flights;
Japan likely to resume ODA soon;
Widespread flooding, deaths reported in Magwe Region;
The right ingredients for change;
Orchid guidebook set for 2012 release;
Fuel ?smartcard? deadline extended;
For profiteers, ration books prove no barrier;
Bill of peaceful protest enters Amyotha Hluttaw;
Budget to be discussed at next hluttaw session;
Air KBZ to add routes on Nov 1;
Decision day looms for NLD;
State, region houses to sit in early Nov;
Yangon party throws support behind govt;
Bangladesh PM to visit Myanmar;
Thuwanna Stadium gets drainage overhaul...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Questions over import plan boost car prices;
Teething issues at forex counters: users;
Fungus, floods destroy Bago paddy;
Red tape stalls return of fishermen;
Hluttaw seminar could lead to budget transparency;
MES to offer skilled worker certificates...TIMEOUT: Emma Thompson stars in feminism talk; Reflects of Moken photo exhibition...EVENTS FLASH: IC Concert; Myanmar Book Centre?s Book Fair...TRAVEL: Waiting out monsoon at Koh Samui...SPORT
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-10-30
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2011-11-01
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LOCAL NEWS: Suu Kyi sponsors short film festival;
Hluttaw approves ward and village admin bill;
Time is right for a presidential visit;
Villagers shun community forest plan;
Derek Mitchell makes two-day visit;
Phnom Penh passengers eligible for visa on arrival;
Korean Speech Contest to be held Dec 13;
Thee Lay Thee reunion show slated for Independence Day;
MRTV, Sky Net launch CCTV offerings;
Damage to infrastructure delays Magwe relief effort;
Groups make flood donations;
Plaza in trouble over lift problems;
Ministry repairs Bagan pagodas after heavy rain;
Women jailed for organising begging ring;
Poor hygiene blamed for MDY food poisoning;
Myanmar to be country of honour at 2012 expo;
Poverty reduction efforts will reduce disaster risk: UN;
Climate change poses ?extreme? threat;
Phone rental counter opens at Bagan airport...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Govt offers car import clarification; Experts miffed by mass fish die-off; Myanmar officials call for more FDI; IMF visits Myanmar on Article VIII misssion; Pyin Oo Lwin daisy program successful; Tourism official spurs old buildings debate; Removalists hoping for better days after slow start to post-lent; Market waits for foreign investment boom...TIMEOUT: Art for art?s sake inspires Myanmar artist; Korean stars? surprise at dedicated Myanmar fans; Myanmar concert in KL, with a difference; French Institute hosts photography workshop; Iron Cross play in sponsorship deal...sport: Under 21s bring BIDC Cup home...TECHNOLOGY: Cable fault causes ?unstable? net: ISP...EVENTS FLASH...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES
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Myanmar Consolidated Media
Date of publication:
2011-11-06
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2011-11-01
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LOCAL NEWS:
Film company to bring Tay Za chopper crash to big screen;
UEC proposes party law changes;
Press censorship should cease as part of reforms: PSRD head;
Ethnic-focused journal plans for November launch;
Challenges remain for optimistic media sector;
Thai PM Yingluck makes flying visit;
Ambassador tours other project sites;
Progress is encouraging: Norwegian deputy FM;
Myanmar firms in ASEAN chair bid;
Farmland bill needs further amendments: speaker;
Govt urged to set minimum crop prices;
Nuns to get nursing training in Yangon;
Apple fans mourn creative genius;
Two men charged with wildlife trafficking;
Japan to fund water project;
Hluttaw backing for peaceful protests bill;
Shwedagon Pagoda anniversary comp details announced;
Tour guides unhappy at uniform plan;
Monsoon season to end this week: DMH;
Winds of change boost tourism industry;
Yay Gyaw Thadingyut festival to make a comeback;
Hotel wins at World Travel Awards;
President?s statement gets support from lawmakers;
US Senator McCain hails dam decision;
MSF shuts migrant clinics in Thailand over ?govt interference?;
On Sep 30, funeral society founder farewells beard;
Buddhist festival marked in Yangon...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Workshop prepares for ASEAN 2015;
CNG car exchanges permitted;
FDI must move beyond resources;
Saving money insurance;
India trade to hit US$3 billion: ministers;
Privatised LPG not market rate: traders;
Industry waits for new condominium law;
Cost of renting keeps on rising: estate agents...TIMEOUT: Writers on the art of writing; European film fest returns to Myanmar...TRAVEL: "The city of mixed enchantments"...SPORT...EVENTS FLASH: Art exhibition
Full moon concerts;
Karaweik games...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULE.....
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-10-16
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2011-10-16
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LOCAL NEWS:
Ayeyarwady issue can create unity, says Suu Kyi;
Following anger over comments, minister pledges to re-assess project;
Environmentalists ramp up fight to halt hydro project;
Govt ministers mull Myitsone dam issue;
Thousands flee homes in Taungoo;
Environment conservation law ?within arm?s reach?: minister;
Dammed if you do: youth urge govt to scrap project;
Tour guides prepare for ASEAN competition;
Metta foundation unveils new leadership team;
Myanmar becomes full AIPA member;
US upgrades ties through the back door;
Awash in a sea of analogies;
The importance of consensus decision making;
Remembering Thakin Ohn Myint;
Yamayana show slated for December;
Hluttaw reps debate cultural protection, major projects;
Police nab alleged fuel fraudster;
Western states should reach out to govt: ICG;
MAI signs agreement to conduct aviation engineer training;
Kachin musicians draft letter for peace;
No change yet to Indonesia visa policy: embassy;
Abstinence helps fund K150 million school building in Sagaing Region;
Ban on news sites lifted;
Thailand wins U-19 football final...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Car plan spurs forex fluctuation;
Gold price skyrockets;
Foreign income earners cry out for stability;
Floods cause K3 billion loss: MFF;
As car substitution begins, questions remain;
Overpass planned for Shwegondaing: YCDC...TIMEOUT: Timeout
Comedians plan comeback
Investigating the human cost of disaster;
Exhibition, book highlight beauty of endangered river;
Cartoon street exhibition returns for Thadingyut;
Myanmar performers attend puppet festival;
Wathann Filmfest winners named...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MCPA hosts software conference...Power demand stresses water supply..EVENTS FLASH...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT GUIDE.
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-10-02
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2011-10-03
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LOCAL NEWS:
President halts dam;
Government to free more prisoners: FM;
Bill allowing peaceful protest enters hluttaw
BBC scores interview with parliament speaker;
Government will work with legal NLD, says minister;
Green activities planned for beach;
Foreign minister, US diplomats hold rare talks in Washington
Anti-gambling motion passed in upper house;
NDF expects stronger results in by-election, says co-founder;
Hluttaw calls for boost to hardship posting payments;
Laneway dispute heading to court;
Thai PM Yingluck to make first visit this week: report;
Sketch of a River event draws 5000;
Library opened in Thingangyun tsp;
No need to fund monastic schools: govt;
State-run schools reliant on donors;
Migrants tell of slavery at sea on Thai fishing boats;
Minister denies nuke rumours;
?Strike action is not the issue?;
NUP marks 23rd anniversary, calls for unity;
Increase your website traffic with Attracta.com...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Official forex counters open for business;
Tax laws amended;
Fish prices too low, say farmers;
Myanmar-Malaysia expo first stage in boosting trade: embassy;
Black gram prices recede after brief spike: traders;
Real estate slowdown splits agent opinion;
Developers grapple with parking problem...TIMEOUT: Amazing discovery in Kyaukse region;
S Korean celebrities to attend filmfest;
U Thein Tan plans comeback shows;
Seeking truth through music;
Writers to embark on Chindwin trip...TRAVEL...SPORT...EVENTS FLASH: Full moon concert;
Kabyar Bwe Hmu show...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT REVIEW [STILL ONLY ONE REVIEW AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS]...2010 ELECTION ARCHIVE [from January to late October 2010..."This page contains every article published by The Myanmar Times relating to the 2010 election. It will be updated weekly, internet connection permitting."]...RSS FEEDS.
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-10-09
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2011-10-03
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LOCAL NEWS: Prove sceptics wrong, envoy urges govt;
Despite protest, minister vows govt will continue dam project;
Yangon?s surprise visitor;
We need to maintain the momentum;
Army representative spells out plan to ?supervise? language;
Dialogue, not sanctions, the key to better bilateral ties;
Anyeint group returns from exile in Thailand;
?My Music Journal? launched;
Parliament to consider all voices, says speaker;
Top European aid official ?encouraged? after visit;
More junctions to get CCTV cameras;
Amyotha Hluttaw approves bill allowing private schools;
Businessman to found K1b fund for education;
Democracy Day marked at NLD headquarters;
Participation the missing ingredient;
Trustees prepare for Shwedagon milestone;
MSM, sex worker health hotline launched;
We won?t be influenced by the govt;
NGOs finalise agreements with dept;
ACE wins inaugural Tiger Futsal League...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Charcoal price soars after heavy monsoon;
MFF aids return of fishermen;
Substitution plan shakes car markets but questions remain;
UMEHL backs delta electrification plan;
Brick prices to keep rising after govt halts illegal firms;
Suburban demand ?strong as ever?, say estate agents;
New market opening...TIMEOUT: Sculptor pays tribute to U Thu Kha; MMA to increase song fees; Indian company sponsors contest for young artists...INFORMTATION TECHNOLOGY: MCPA hosts software conference; Power demand stresses water supply...EVENTS FLASH:
Japanese film;
Jazz concert;
Photo contest...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT REVIEW
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-09-25
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2011-09-24
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LOCAL NEWS: HR body positive step: analysts;
Thura U Shwe Mann warns govt to ready for free trade;
Govt looks to resurrect taxi meter plan from Sep 11;
Spotting signs of a political thaw;
New US envoy arrives for six days of talks;
Bago airport back on agenda;
The more freedom, the better;
LIFT to distribute $54m for phase two projects;
Media Corners get green light in upper Myanmar;
Contributions sought for disability centre;
Police bust Yangon restaurant for illegally selling pangolins;
MAI to fly to Phnom Penh from October;
Green groups call on govt to expand ministry activities;
Floriculturist group urges public to use library;
Students, teachers and system grapple with new teaching approach;
Funding a daily battle for monastic school sector;
Workers complain as November deadline nears;
Opening the door on development;
Monsoon to withdraw in early October, says department... BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Bank interest rates cut by 2pc;
Investment law set to be updated;
No factory closures at Hlaing Tharyar yet: zone president;
Overseas Myanmar watchful on income tax cut;
Cheaper electricity comes to Rakhine State;
Bank rate cut likely to boost bond market...TIMEOUT: Kachin group revives orchid tradition;
Bluegrass comes to Myanmar;
Committee protects writer?s copyrights;
Wathann Filmfest showcases local documentaries and films;
?Teen? magazine marks 9th anniversary;
Events Flash:
- Design show;
- Photo contest...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MCPA hosts software conference; Power demand stresses water supply...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT REVIEW.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-09-18
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2011-09-17
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LOCAL NEWS: Hluttaw passes labour rights bill;
Tribunal to hear Bay of Bengal dispute this week;
Prisoners represent test, and opportunity, for govt;
Thai FM to visit Myanmar this month;
CCTV, Fuji TV arrive in Nay Pyi Taw;
Farm rights bill gets speaker nod;
YA to restart flights from October 16;
Lawmakers to debate election law changes;
Poor line condition led to derailment: official;
Shwe Than Lwin prepares to launch free-to-air TV channel;
Govt to ensure compensation for rail project: minister;
Community group establishes plastic bag-free zone at Inle;
WWII bomb kills seven near Sittwe;
Forever Group joins ABU network;
Hotel bookings strong for peak season
Expectations high for a record year;
Trustees expect a new high for Shwedagon Pagoda;
Ex-smokers start group to help others kick habit;
Israel invites private sector trainees;
Inle Lake restoration plan to be drafted by December;
Subway plan for Nay Pyi Taw too expensive, says minister;
Institute to advise govt, says founder;
Government to submit new jail law: minister;
Free funeral society founders celebrate wedding anniversary;
Hluttaw to debate proposed tax reform;
PACT welcomes microfinance bill approval;
Business funds credit program;
FDA to open offices at border checkpoints...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Illegally imported car fines set in dollars;
ATMs and bank cards to return soon: AGD;
Forex debate continues as kyat remains strong;
Amyotha Hluttaw reps ponder the kyat;
Pyithu Hluttaw discusses forex issue;
State-owned firms to be sold off within 10 years: government;
Elevators sales on the rise as downtown booms;
Taw Win plans Insein low-cost development...TIMEOUT: Performers prepare for arts competition;
Big Bag explore new dimensions of sound;
New crop of artists graduates from NUAC;
Inle Lake film to screen in France...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: MCPA hosts software conference; Power demand stresses water supply...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-09-11
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LOCAL NEWS:
With human rights envoy?s visit, change is in the air;
Quintana sees ?positives? but more progress needed on HR;
Government proposes tax changes;
Media transition takes another step in hluttaws;
Awards judges must be independent: journalists;
UEC approves new political party;
UEC proposes to amend law;
Quintana meets parliamentarians, speakers;
UN-HABITAT to distribute landslide risk manuals;
Flooding, landslides in Shan State;
Members of two parties facing charges over road toll refusal;
Yangon pavements get a makeover;
Workers stranded in Saudi Arabia;
Economic forum shows challenges for govt;
MAS pilots farming project in NPT;
Tourism counter, soldiers for airport;
Obituary: Not Burmese, but a real Burmese;
KOICA to fund $3m disease lab;
NGO lobbies govt to act on gender rights;
Shwekyin order prepares for 2012 conference in Hmawbi;
Forgotten securities market eyeing revival; Loi Hein to go public within three years...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Dollar drops, gold rises on uncertainty: traders;
Rice exports from Pathein to restart;
Pathein jetty set for upgrade: official;
Call to end ?unnecessary? fisheries tests;
Myanmar seeks JVs for new onshore blocks;
Rice production policy set for change: MRIA;
Property market taking a breather: agents;
Govt urges action at Thilawa-Kyauktan;
Heavy monsoon boosts demand for broken bricks;
Brand hijacking ?disgusting?, says developer...
Business Brief:
- Yangon Expo starts September 1;
- Myanmar-Malaysia expo in mid-Sept;
- Imports push trade deficit: Commerce...TIMEOUT: Publishers profit from Aung San books; Explore more Tagore; Writer honoured for helping lepers; Young directors sought for Mekong filmmaking contest; Mr & Ms Smart Contest scheduled; Haunted by the ghost of Tom Joad...Events Flash:
- Japanese films;
- Jewellery show;
- Art exhibition;
- Ye? Lay concert...TECHNOLOGY: Why mobile phone connection charges should cost nothing...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES...YANGON RESTAURANT REVIEW.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-09-04
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2011-08-30
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LOCAL NEWS: Politicians prepare for lengthy hluttaw sessions;
As parliament prepares to sit, expectations high for ?solid? legal changes;
Optimism after NPT meeting;
Flooding hits outlying quarters of Mandalay;
Package tour sales drop despite arrival growth;
Cautious welcome for ?return home? offer;
Human rights envoy to visit this week;
Deforestation causing landslides, says expert;
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi tours Bago;
Govt, NGOs mark World Humanitarian Day;
Migrant passport applications surge;
Heart conference to be held in October;
Diet pill demand high despite ban;
Sangha hospital to open branch clinic;
Philosophy writer Nandar Thein Zan dies, aged 65;
Sitagu targets foreign students;
Illegal wildlife trade on increase: govt;
Shwe Parami Sayadaw establishes group to provide free healthcare;
Lost and found at Kyaikhtiyo...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Finance Ministry widens tax cuts;
Have FECs reached the end of the line?
Tax cut muted by dollar: traders;
CAEXPO coming soon;
B&P industry expecting boost;
Commerce officials aim to quadruple Bangladesh trade;
Made in Myanmar expo in August;
Business Brief:
- Low-grade jade sale sells out;
- Malaysian imports soar: Commerce Min;
- Industrial zones at borders proposed...TIMEOUT:
Filmmakers delve into lives of artists;
Soft rock compilation released;
Mini-theatres give Yangon moviegoers a new option;
MMA hires help to monitor songs;
DJ course opens;
Young artist expresses yearnings in paintings;
Lost and found at Kyaikhtiyo
Mission accomplished!
Events Flash:
- Design show;
- Wedding fair;
- Ye? Lay show;
- Photo contest...INFORMATION THECHNOLOGY: World?s hackers gather in Germany; GSM mobile prices fall, say brokers; Taiwan faces worst brain drain.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-08-28
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2011-08-23
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N.B. THE ARTICLES HAVE MISTAKENLY BEEN GIVEN LAST WEEK?S DATE.....LOCAL NEWS: Record flooding forces Bago evacuations;
Suu Kyi, govt commit to talks;
Aquino edges toward peace;
Indonesian embassy marks ASEAN Day;
Govt confident of peaceful resolution in Kachin State;
MPs release letter calling for peace;
Ayeyarwady Region flooding leaves farmers short of seeds;
Union govt announces reshuffle;
YCDC tightens vendor rules;
Four North Dagon men arrested over Aug 1 murder;
China to send sacred tooth relic;
Lightning strike kills three in Mandalay;
Passengers up sharply at Yangon Airport: govt;
ASEAN chair to be decided in November: FM;
Foundation established to improve climate knowledge;
Mekong visa plan ?years? away: tourism body;
GPs lack ART knowledge, say experts;
Journalists allowed to attend hluttaw sessions: government;
Media handlers for ministries;
Experts doubtful on HPV vaccine...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Farmers demand more than cheap loans;
KOICA-funded Magway auto training centre to open;
Export taxes tipped to fall;
IMF team to advise on forex reform;
Consumer protection law mooted;
Myanmar gold up 5pc;
Stadium projects continue in Nay Pyi Taw;
Property tax break extended;
Construction experts drafting new building code;
Rice exporters hope for tax change...TIMEOUT: Scholar updates 200-year-old poem;
Filmfest planned for Yangon;
Hip-hop meshes with orchestra at live concert;
Myanmar feature film bound for Singapore;
Are wedding rings a Myanmar custom?
Beauty contest for disabled women scheduled...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Britons use social networking sites to expose rioters;
Hackers threaten Facebook;
Taiwan unveils eco-friendly e-paper;
Children learn hacker ways at DefCon......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-08-21
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2011-08-16
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LOCAL NEWS:
Experts call for floating forex rate;
Hluttaws to focus on legislation;
One-party Singapore enjoys teething pains of transitions;
State-backed press awards to take place in October;
Qualified pharmacists should be required in drug stores, say doctors;
Hospital drops suit against Hot News;
Border tourism nosedives after permit system modified;
YESB asks customers to help root out corruption;
Health precinct to open in capital;
?Sexy? pics challenge censors;
Young girl dies after falling in water drain;
Korean test slated for October;
The slow death of a fishing village;
US confirms key diplomat for Myanmar;
Bago govt takes aim at poverty;
New burial custom found at Kyaukse pagoda;
Project to bring electricity to 5000 villages: ministry;
Nutrition month launched;
Govt, WCS to continue tiger project;
Texas to get replica of Shwesigone;
Pazundaung drop-in centre helps kids stay off the streets;
USDP Yangon reps ready for sessions, says senior official...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Bad weather disrupts fuel distribution;
Rubber prices falling on local markets;
Traders urged to use ACU transfers;
Commodities stable, despite stormy climate;
Strand Rd upgrade to boost values: agents...TIMEOUT: Rain, restrictions impact booksellers;
Photographs offer unusual view of pagoda;
Actress launches book of photos of herself...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Disease prevention aided by lab-in-a-chip;
Nissan says electric car can power family home;
Google+ rated the fastest-growing social network ever.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-08-14
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2011-08-13
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LOCAL NEWS: Football qualifier ends in disgrace;
Government, Daw Suu Kyi ?optimistic? after talks;
Hammering out a South China Sea deal crucial for transparency;
Racing buses blamed for another fatal crash;
Compensation, insurance premiums rise;
Govt begins program to issue low-cost NRCs;
Threat of fire hovers over Mandalay;
Keep a fire extinguisher in the home, urges dept;
Election commision boss hears party complaints;
IWT raises fares to avoid privatisation;
Monastic schools take to ?child-centred? teaching;
Missionary university enrolments up in 2011;
Flooding kills seven, forces evacuation of thousands: MRCS;
Air KBZ adds new destinations;
Giri recovery slows in Rakhine State...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Weak dollar leads to layoffs: industry;
Cracks appear in China?s economic model: analysts;
Rail privatisation drive continues;
Passengers hope privatisation brings better services; Pearl Condo residents challenge developer; Asia Express refutes accusations ... TIMEOUT: Movie museum to get facelift;
MMPO schedules fundraiser;
Dance drama kicks off Tagore festival;
?Hidden Japan? revealed;
HIV misrepresented in movies: patients...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Chinese sub logs new depth milestone;
MPT to release 4m new GSM lines by end of the year;
Cybercrime the greatest online threat, says expert........N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-08-07
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2011-08-04
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LOCAL NEWS: Yangon govt takes aim at exile media over ?misreporting?;
ASEAN bid gets ?positive? response;
Slow progress hurting credibility of new govt, say opposition MPs;
Business calls for tax reform;
USDP politician urges govt action on commodity prices;
Journal in hot water over SSC article;
Yangon govt aims for job creation;
Child soldier complaints on rise, says ILO;
Nine dead in second Thai chopper crash: army;
S Korea arrests man over Taw Win fraud;
Yangon to get $30m private hospital: report;
One day a year, museum offers a glimpse into the life of Aung San;
Families of late heroes participate in Martyrs? Day service;
Bagan to host tourism conference;
Rainfall records set as towns hit by flooding;
Bus accidents up in first six months;
Stable rice prices, suffering paddy farmers...BRIEFS:
Group to contribute to ART costs; Yadanarpon launches phone rental service...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Industry waiting for 15pc loans;
Rice exports expected to rise: MRIA;
Revenues from gem and jade sale fall by 46pc;
Thailand optimistic on border reopening;
Yangon?s rail network to be privatised;
Real estate agents say higher tax won?t lead to more evasion...TIMEOUT: Religious texts preserved on bone;
Singer expands her repertoire of covers;
MRTV-4 to hold 7th anniversary exhibition...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: India outsourcing to the periphery; Indonesia urges ASEAN to harness social media; Kakao is sweet for S Korean smartphone users.......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-07-31
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2011-07-26
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LOCAL NEWS:
Highway bus crash leaves two dead, 22 injured;
Tourist numbers continue surge;
A deeper level of understanding;
Australia could increase aid further: FM;
Pensioners all smiles as government unifies monthly payments;
Flooding likely, says department;
Ayeyarwady govt looks to agriculture to fight poverty;
Magwe chief minister takes aim at gambling;
China wants to increase border trade cooperation, says official;
Workers ace test on Korea language;
Violent murder prompts police warning to gay community;
Thousands of foreign jade traders in Nay Pyi Taw;
Govt increases validity of migrant worker passports;
Sitagu plans Applied Buddhism course;
Seafarers miss out on compensation after raid;
Airport ups departure tax, again;
The ups and downs of travelling solo;
Aid groups anticipate credit framework...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Pork, pig prices on the rise
Tax cuts offer limited aid: exporters;
Indonesia eyes role in Myanmar;
Government reverses ban on foodstuffs imports;
Locally made vehicles selling well, say traders;
Thanlyin oil refinery works almost complete;
Real estate industry braces for tax increase;
Land ownership muddies sales...TIMEOUT: Celebrities make charity a new tradition;
Hard work, no fame for bodybuilders;
Painter captures sights, atmosphere of Myanmar landscapes...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Disabled Japanese man begins robo-suit adventure
Red Cross controversy erupts in China;
Ocean floor muddies China?s grip on rare earths market......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-07-17
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2011-07-22
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LOCAL NEWS:
Elderly man dies in Latha tsp fire;
Ad spending soars as foreign brands return;
Signs of progress, but questions remain;
Say goodbye to ?stable? weather, dept warns;
Passport office gets (mostly) thumbs up after move to Bahan;
Gone, but not forgotten;
Three dead, four injured in Yetagun helicopter crash;
Rakhine NGO establishes emergency relief groups;
Government to apply for vaccination funds: GAVI;
Monks respond to citizens in need;
MRCS to form township blood donor groups;
Substandard health tests rife in overseas job sector, say agents;
Ministry of Energy calls for onshore block bids;
Yingluck and the ties that bind;
Puea Thai Party landslide a victory for democracy, stability...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Ditch the viss, govt urges traders;
SPA joins new joint venture;
Jade, gem and pearl sale beats previous auctions;
Gem sale sees room shortage in NPT;
Govt opens up LPG imports to cartel;
Htoo plans orchid garden at Hlawga Wildlife Park;
New online store opens...TIMEOUT: Endangered dolphins in the spotlight; Magazine stories revived; Actress celebrates birthday with birds...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Facebook?s networking abilities open a world of options for users; Private US space race heats up......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-07-24
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2011-07-21
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LOCAL NEWS:
Founder of The Times freed but says he will appeal;
Government set to reform foreign exchange policy;
NPT Council issues security notice;
Record rains damage Thandwe-Yangon road;p
?Myths? hurt uptake of contraceptive coil;
Journalists mourn a mischievous colleague;
Australian FM meets President U Thein Sein;
Six parties to send members to Japan;
Private banks will change old and torn money: Central Bank;
Media Corners fall foul of YCDC;
Press scrutiny official ?satisfied? with transition to self-censorship;
Bahosi stops birthing services;
Officials take part in SKorea seminar;
For book lovers, history repeats itself in Kachin conflict;
Irrawaddy dolphins triple in protected area: survey;
MCC to cooperate with Thai institute on environment degrees;
NUP to push for ?local? democracy, says party official;
MRCS ends Nargis programs;
Author takes library to rural readers...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Livestock dept aims to boost dairy production;
Pig virus spreading, says LBVD;
Thriving jade industry at the heart of Mandalay;
Government reduces export taxes;
Vietnam firms take tentative steps into building industry...TIMEOUT:
Novelist overcomes anti-youth bias;
Lay Phyu produces album of traditional instrumentals;
Giving new meaning to old photographs;
Yearlong festival planned for artist...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Sony chairman ?sorry? over security breach; Google takes on Facebook; S Korea showcases cost-cutting mobile harbour......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-07-10
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2011-07-10
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LOCAL NEWS:
Thai PM turns up heat on rivals as July 3 vote looms;
Act on reform, EU urges govt;
Cargo plane accident closes Yangon airport;
Aid programs hit by rising kyat;
Yangon?s drains struggle to cope with heavy rain;
Parties reach by-election agreement;
India looks to reset ties with Myanmar;
Three injured in car bomb attack;
Refugee day marked;
Strong bookings for NPT hotels;
Judge to hand down verdict on June 30;
Locals report bombings in Myitkyina;
Htwe Oo to perform at French festival; No change to validity of passports: official;
Microlight pilot stops off in Myanmar;
Women?s association president urges ICT increase;
Landslide kills two in Tanintharyi: MRCS;
Govt commits to 80 human rights recommendations at UN;
Nay Pyi Taw to host first travel, food show;
Group calls on public to help locate centenarians...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Exports rise, despite weak dollar;
Parboiled rice set for export to Russia;
Foreign investment floods into Myanmar;
DMNG survey firm opens Yangon branch;
Gem emporium kicks off;
?Dangerous? sites cause headaches for residents, developers;
Thanlyin Star City sales brisk, says FMI director...TIMEOUT: Myanmar poet mixes with literati;
Ghost movie spooks censors;
Scholars seek recognition through English-language publications;
School for blind holds fundraiser...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Tablet war heats up as Asia challenges iconic iPad;
Internet body okays corporate web suffixes;
New world?s fastest supercomputer......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-06-29
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2011-07-03
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LOCAL NEWS: ?Warm words? not enough: McCain
Fugitive nabbed in Yangon returned to US to face charges;
?Monitor? special brings the general to a new generation;
Late monsoon to reach north this week;
New political party aims to secure vacant Yangon seats;
USDP to contest all by-elections: U Htay Oo;
USDP signs deal with China party;
MPs optimistic of better governance after meeting;
Myanmar not wealthy enough for nukes: state media;
HIV networks call for cooperation from govt;
China, Myanmar upgrade relations;
?There are now funds to adequately respond to the HIV epidemic?;
After 25 years of work, dictionary set for release;
Mingalar Myanmar begins delta tube well program;
Dogs need love – and vaccinations, say health experts;
Forced labour complaints rise on public awareness, says ILO;
Ministry targets shoddy fertilisers;
Kamaryut judge adjourns hearing until June 14;
Sex workers find solace from HIV stigma in clinics;
Signs of recovery for cruise line visits;
Air KBZ acquires new aircraft...BUSINESS & PROPERETY: President signs key economic, development deals with China;
Improved power brings better business climate, for most;
Rubber industry hurt by price fluctuations;
Jade merchants urge caution ahead of July emporium;
One-stop service for company licensing introduced: official;
On-the-nose zones selling well, say real estate agents;
Construction material prices rise as monsoon approaches;
Future auctions to be transparent: official;
THE government has announced a major change in the way...TIMEOUT: Magazine writing awards announced;
Chinese Movie Week comes to Myanmar;
Swe Hein takes new path on latest album;
Myanmar artists take part in Cambodia exhibition...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: iPads replacing note pads as Asian schools go high-tech; iPad challenged in Taipei; Hackers highlight Sony?s decline......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-06-12
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2011-07-03
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LOCAL NEWS:
Three million beat poverty;
Vice president highlights link between deforestation, poverty;
YCDC to plant more trees this wet season;
Southeast Asia?s leaders running scared as polls loom;
Police make arrest in train bomb case: media;
Pre-censorship lifted for some publications;
Eleven Group to go public: CEO;
State-run airline to launch regional routes;
Yangon to get improved water supply from 2013, says YCDC;
Journal vendors fret over dailies;
With HIV memorial, networks emerge from ?underground?;
Group to offer HIV counselling via email;
Rebuilt Mingalar Market to open this month: YCDC;
Fire outbreaks continue decline: govt;
Woman freed in govt amnesty back behind bars...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Foreign currency earners tighten their belts;
Importers face pricing challenge;
Filling stations owners cut octane prices on strong kyat;
Experts split on kyat?s appreciation;
Exporters voice concern over falling dollar rates...TIMEOUT: Shan princess ?returns? to Myanmar;
Composer Maung Thit Min passes away;
Blind author writes about childhood experiences...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Jobs returns to launch the ?iCloud?;
Kiwi inventor readies ?jetski for the skies?;
Xbox 360, Kinect shows off new tricks......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-06-19
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2011-07-03
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LOCAL NEWS: Election tribunal clears NDF politician;
Vendors belong in markets, says YCDC;
Buddhist ethics classes look to negate effects of globalisation;
Meteorologist?s name used in 2012 doomsday prophecy flyer;
?I?m sure I would have won?;
Mandalay government launches low-interest farm loan program;
Legalise rural credit schemes, urges Zaw Zaw;
Final arguments expected at June 21 court hearing;
Sitagu opens Yangon academy;
Strong rainfall a boon for farmers;
Dawei project to displace 10,000, says developer;
Government reveals plan to expand Yangon International Airport;
Quietly, a global heavyweight enters the arena;
Blind students recognised for ?remarkable? 2011 exam results;
China doctors conclude eye care project;
Sri Lanka returns ?missing? fishermen;
YCDC launches city-wide cleaning project;
Horse riding training for tour guides set to begin...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Vietnam steps up investment;
MIDB to offer loans at 15 percent to capitalise SMEs;
Tourism operators stung by rising kyat; Strong kyat hits workers abroad;
Unstable currency a side issue: investors;
Kyat?s all folks: landowners ditch the dollar for pricing;
Outskirt townships gain momentum;
Apartment owners, real estate agents slam illegal sales taxes...TIMEOUT: Golden letter from a Myanmar king;
Artist takes fresh look at ancient Myanmar folktales;
MMA sets up library of songs...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Sun-powered plane?s second cross-border flight cut short;
While consoles do battle at E3, mobiles games quietly invade;
US bankrolls ?shadow? internet: report......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-06-26
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2011-07-03
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LOCAL NEWS:
Development ideas emerge in Nay Pyi Taw;
Escape from poverty on horizon;
Productive investment key to development;
Botahtaung residents worried by ?dangerous? building;
Singapore vote highlights fears of migrant workers;
Rescue teams trained for disaster;
Economist proposes formation of development resource institute;
Myanmar?s urban areas at risk from earthquakes;
Lives of Dayelu bandits saved by commutation of death sentences;
Journalists study Myanmar media law;
Action urged on environmental law;
Judge adjourns hearing until May 30;
Myanmar crucial to conservation of rare sandpiper;
Charities donate antivenom to 25 rural communities;
Obama certain to win second term: astrologer;
National Library collection headed for Nay Pyi Taw;
Yangon institute plans Abhidhamma discussion series...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Next gem emporium to be held in July;
Bankers push for collateral rethink;
Wood industry calls for tax reform;
Furniture design competition accepting entries from June;
Organisers ready next CAEXPO;
Ginger demand outstrips supply: traders;
Foreign interest sparks office rental surge: agents;
Myanmar architects help Singapore project;
New rice crisis cannot be ruled out: research group...TIMEOUT: Students advertise dangers of alcohol; Thailand newspapers to get local distribution...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Indonesia?s illegal technology market to stay: analysts;
Second Myanmar online expo gets underway;
Microsoft unveils ?Mango? Windows phone update;
Yahoo launches rejigged email;
China has over 900m mobile users;
Web-based Yangon restaurant directory launched......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-06-05
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2011-07-03
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LOCAL NEWS:
Build mutual trust first, US told;
Presidential ?amnesty? sees more than 14,000 freed;
In politics, it?s all about timing;
?Overprotective? parents behind low enrolments at blind schools;
Yun seeks ?common ground? with Myanmar government;
Yangon Region govt ?too busy? for press briefings;
More travellers visit Chin State;
Biz tycoon to launch a ?Wall Street Journal?;
Hill town in race for sustainable city prize;
Daily dreaming;
In Indonesia, hosting ASEAN Summit proves no easy task;
Environment group to plant trees in Yangon; Ratana Metta to open three clinics, expand ART; Air KBZ adds Dawei and Tachileik routes;
Businessman proposes K100m greening project...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Fruit, veg and flower sellers to attend China fair;
Export credits, dollars slump again;
Fisheries exporters call for dialogue;
Beans and pulses prices slip on reduced India demand: traders
Diamond prices rise by 30pc: jewellers;
China Mobile seeks opportunities in Myanmar;
Building industry ignores safety: workers... TIMEOUT: In Yangon, phone etiquette falls short; Myanmar artist evokes life in native village; Shin Shin featured in S Korean film ...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: US unveils cyberspace strategy; China?s net users hit 477 million; Facebook to scan for child porn...EVENTS FLASH: Photo contest; Variety show...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-05-29
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2011-05-30
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LOCAL NEWS:
Govt has ?political will? for reform, advisers tell Nambiar;
?Concrete steps? needed, says UN envoy after talks;
Meet the press: hints of change as Yangon govt calls weekly conference;
Accidents up 52pc in 2011: police;
Request to withdraw charges accepted;
Founder of ?Nwe Ni? magazine passes away, aged 78;
Chaungtha hotels report bumper April;
Thukha to open Pyay branch;
Polio immunisation campaign targets 2.9 million children;
Residents converge on Chaungtha for seminar;
Manufacturers prepare for chemical safety law;
MCC to establish research institute;
US envoy can improve dialogue: U Htay Oo;
Tarlay not built for quake: study;
Kandawgyi Palace to close for renovation;
New government, new relationship?...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Fisheries exports off to sound start: DOF;
Pig farms in lockdown over virus;
iPad 2 sales take off in Yangon: retailers;
Commerce Ministry tips trade volume to rise 4pc in 2011-12;
Palm oil shortages drive price up: traders...TIMEOUT: Myanmar literature lost in translation;
Multimedia competition announced;
Myanmar documentaries screened at Laos festival;
Winners of kids? acting contest announced...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Social media shakes up Singapore political terrain, say observers; Facebook driving more traffic to news sites: study; Swiss solar aircraft lands in Brussels; Apple pays over iPad 2 brawl...EVENTS FLASH: Buddhist books; Art exhibition; Film screening; Wine tasting...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-05-22
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2011-05-19
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LOCAL NEWS: European businesses consider investing in Myanmar: UMFCCI;
Myanmar ?ready? to chair ASEAN;
Three years after Nargis, shelter needs remain;
Bus accidents in Yangon on the rise;
Pyapon Buddha image saved from watery grave;
EU seeks dialogue, says ambassador;
Lawyers urge govt to expedite IP process;
Muted reaction to bin Laden?s death;
Dept forecasts strong monsoon;
UN tips 5.8 percent GDP growth in 2011;
Nominations open for ward, village posts in Nay Pyi Taw;
Health projects to expan;
More migrant offices to open: Abhisit;
... but Myanmar says no decision made yet;
Govt vows crackdown on small note trade;
In Bahan, a monastic school prepares for new academic year;
Htoo Foundation to spend K13 billion on three zoos...
BRIEFS: Group to begin DRR training in June; GPS helps fire trucks find their way...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Gold price kept down by weak US dollar; Export credit values jump: traders; Govt puts squeeze on NPT pig traders; High-end sales slow in April, say agents; Silver Wave signs Kachin State exploration deals; Real estate association hopes for recognition...TIMEOUT: Uphill fight to preserve palm leaf texts; Bangkok art exhibition explores cultural rights in sensitive areas...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Bank numbers may have been stolen in security breach: Sony; Bin Laden tweeter becomes internet hit...EVENTS FLASH: Music festival; Art show; Design class; Song competition...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-05-15
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2011-05-11
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LOCAL NEWS:
World watches as Will and Kate wed;
Three-year timeframe for govt projects;
Two?s a crowd in Singapore elections;
Shan town hosts sayadaw?s birthday bash;
Plastic bags get the toss from Yangon;
UEC hears election objections;
First US ambassador to ASEAN takes up post in Jakarta;
FFSS marks 10th anniversary;
Exam date set for Korean language test;
Digging up 80 years of coffee history;
Shwedagon app for iPhone released;
Students lend a hand to Japan relief effort;
Appeal of Nay Pyi Taw grows among government staff;
Local company to offer horse tours...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: History repeats: petrol rationing returns; Mango exports image tarnished; New govt changes import/export licence system; Biz Brief; Tarlay quake a warning, say experts; Investors covet property above all others, say agents...TIMEOUT: Chan Chan set to release second album in July; Thuta Swesone winners announced; Toddy documentary an ?up-tree? struggle......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-05-08
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2011-05-06
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LOCAL NEWS: Rise in road accidents linked to fewer pandals;
Ugly trap for migrant workers;
La Nina rain has limited effect on summer crop;
Preventive medicine complicates malaria fight;
Air Mandalay adds Kawthoung flights;
Creative teaching boosts summer school turnout;
Tattooed Chin women lure tourists to remote region;
PNG deserves ASEAN membership...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Gold price to climb further, say traders; Pig farm to make organic fertiliser; Energy firms channel some profits back to communities...TIMEOUT: Dancers find their rhythm; Malaysia shoe festival keeps footwear comfy; Photography masterclass accepting applications......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
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2011-05-01
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2011-04-29
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LOCAL NEWS: Govt outlines reform agenda;
Mission accomplished as SPDC ?dissolved?;
Alarm for residents as aftershocks strike;
Relief work continues with many homeless;
Aid workers praise quake response;
March 24, a night of tragedy for one Lahu village;
Court frees relieved MT founder;
More aid expected this week for Shan State relief effort;
Woman receives jail term for using plastic bags;
Yangon airport departure tax to rise from July;
?First step to free press? awaits govt green light;
TB program to expand in 2011;
?Watershed? exhibition concludes in Yangon;
Benefactor offers eye treatment in Okkan;
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approves motion condemning sanctions;
Signs changed at government offices across the country;
UN hopes to expand disaster risk project;
Govt property auction nets K800b;
?Unbelievable? property sales push prices up in Yangon: agents;
President?s first address wins plaudits...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Ration books fail to curb black market;
Gems, jade net $2.8b;
Oil prices drive demand for natural rubber;
Commodity prices remain high;
Beans and pulses prices tipped to increase;
DOF to introduce standard quality control measures;
Tagaungtaung nickel mine starts operations;
Dawei?s real estate market continues to attract buyers;
New City Mart branch open for business...TIMEOUT: Directors remember studio ?golden age?...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Bloggers join hands to create ?Quakebook?; Oz PM?s computer hacked; Lenovo launches ?LePad? tablet in home market...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-04-10
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2011-04-20
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LOCAL NEWS:
In Monywa, ?market economy? leaves some businesses behind;
South Korean alleged to have absconded with $50,000;
Nation shivers through ?significant? cold front;
Dedaye medical centre takes shape;
Direct flights please tour operators in Myanmar, Cambodia;
Physiotherapy training for visually impaired begins;
Motorbike ban to be expanded in NPT;
Pakistan hope to ?strengthen? ties with Myanmar: minister;
Raising salaries not enough to reduce bribery, minister says;
Rain records set at six stations;
Aid needs to be ?sustainable?: civil society;
Osteoporosis our ?silent killer?: MMA;
Children?s hospital opens in Yankin;
Authorities vow to crack down on vice in Nay Pyi Taw, Pyinman...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Tan Chong aims for foothold;
Unique laws for Dawei SEZ project;
Commodity price rises force a reversal on overweight trucks;
China looks at rohu purchases;
DOF conducts safety training for ocean-going fishermen;
Strand Rd to become main commercial artery: YCDC;
Property market to keep gaining pace;
Brick prices rise as rains cut production ...TIMEOUT: Japan quake ?a nightmare?, says local celeb;
Artists drawn to family and friends in first National Portrait Awards;
Distressed fans reassured after celebrity death fears;
U Thu Ka Foundation invites contest entries;
Date set for French singing contest...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: ?No internet attacks?, says MPT official; MPT imposes ban on internet calling services; Japan relief effort gets digital help...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-03-27
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2011-04-03
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LOCAL NEWS: Earthquake kills at least 75;
NGOs launch disaster response in Shan State;
Screening of passengers from Japan begins at two airports;
Sale of the century!;
Kanbawza to launch domestic airline on April 1;
New website for meteorology department;
Up to 500 still missing after storms, MFF says;
Taxi causes dramatic accident;
Visa-on-arrival opens to Guangzhou visitors;
Pilgrims flock to Shwesettaw for Tabaung;
Bago to host Tagu festival in mid-April;
Commission plans to hold by-elections by November: chairman;
First parliament sessions conclude in Nay Pyi Taw;
Parliamentary committees need more power, Rakhine party chairman says;
MWJA to open ?media corners? in Yangon...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Monitoring body consolidates ration books;
Intel motherboard recall hits distributors;
Trade volume to jump 12 percent;
Rubber exporters hold shipments as price drops;
Developers avoid low-cost housing projects...TIMEOUT: Miss Tourism ambassador crowned; Woven ribbons a tie to written history; Publishers pin hopes on village libraries...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Apple ignores tech-savvy Indians; Online gaming spreads to Asia?s poorer nations; ?Worst song ever? tops 30 million YouTube views...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-04-03
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2011-04-03
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LOCAL NEWS: Britain shows ?commitment? with massive aid pledge;
Hluttaw speakers form committees;
Bomb injures eight in Insein township;
Call to build up local NGOs;
Dredging set to start on Yangon River this month;
Cervical cancer most common in Myanmar;
Htoo Trading boss returns from Singapore hospital;
Airline begins Guangzhou service...
Two USDP MPs sacked from national parliaments;
MRCS Giri relief distribution program to conclude this month;
Environmental education programs making progress at Inle Lake, NGOs say;
Govt plans crackdown on ivory trade;
Library advocates grapple with rural reading malaise;
Public Account Committee to examine budget: MP...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Transport industry says costs not being passed on; Gem auction set for March 10; Rice exports halted over Middle East fears: official; ERA Tech releases range of electronic books; Fisheries department looks to protect hilsa; New Chaungtha beach plots opened for sale...TIMEOUT: Miss Tourism ambassador wanted; Umbrellas that stand on ceremony; MPS photo contest winners announced...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-03-13
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2011-03-19
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LOCAL NEWS: Government introduces fuel rationing to cut out black market;
Petrol prices soar 25 percent;
Paint at the pump;
After slow start, Chaungtha prepares for bumper season;
MPs encouraged by committees;
Htoo to retrieve stranded chopper: official;
Anxious wait over as matriculation exams begin;
Kungyangon residents get death sentences;
Monument opens new chapter;
K700m upgrade for Sangha hospital;
Online visa system for UK embassy; Air Bagan to start Phuket flights;
State factory to produce combination malaria drug; Friends and family pay tribute to Japanese war veteran;
Nay Pyi Taw gets first art exhibition;
Friends and family pay tribute to Japanese war veteran...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Rice exports to resume: MRIA;
Mango growers predict bumper season;
Shwegyin residents enjoy 24-hour power bounty;
New refinery to supply domestic market;
Retail centres hook public with LED screens...TIMEOUT: Bagan FM organises concerts; Writers and publishers create resource centre; Director enters China film contest...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Japan launches ?Hayabusa? bullet train; ?Spectacular? cyber attack hits French govt...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-03-20
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2011-03-19
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LOCAL NEWS: Disability educators hail new Braille software;
Prepare now for by-elections, MP warns opposition parties;
Powerless opposition shows its ?union spirit?;
Western support now a paper tiger;
Thanlyin?s Kyaik Khauk Pagoda set for revamp;
Ngwe Saung Tabaung festival in late March;
Rakhine education plan aimed at protected species;
Korean ?dream? a reality, finally;
Visa-on-arrival reopens, to MAI Siem Reap passengers;
Healthcare support for aged writers launched;
Library group aims to build fund pool;
Airline offers 10 free passes to writers;
Yangon night market to open on March 15...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Epic state auction hushes market;
Late rains push rice prices up;
Fuel meeting ignores black market;
Increased competition undercuts shipping charges;
Commercial property prices hit ?amazing? highs: agents;
Historic sites set for renovation...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
MacBooks to get ?Thunderbolt? technology;
Barcamp breaks its attendance record, again;
Online trade event attracts 850,000 visitors...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-03-06
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2011-03-05
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LOCAL NEWS: Former MP to lead commission;
Diarrhoea a risk in dry season;
NRC opens 170-foot bridge in delta;
Management, editorial changes at Myanmar Consolidated Media;
Mass vaccination to combat polio return;
Korean language winning hearts and minds;
Project to raise fish with paddy begins;
Chief justice named, attorney general nominated;
Tourist arrivals rise more than 20 percent in January 2011;
Foundation plans cornea donation signup event;
Japan provides grant for monastic school;
Officials on lookout for A(H1N1) virus;
Amara group to continue health project in delta;
GPS units installed on Sagaing Fault;
Giri-affected areas face shortage of clean water;
Workers get second chance to find jobs in S. Korea;
UNICEF provides funding for temporary schools in Rakhine;
NGOs call for listing for Gulf of Martaban;
Kengtung readies for 600th Thingyan festival;
History lures visitors to Botahtaung Pagoda...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Dollar, FEC swings confound ;
DOF tries to raise fishmeal quality;
Young love boosts Valentine?s Day sales;
Matpe prices dip 10pc year-on-year: traders;
Foreign firms review SEZ laws: economist;
Garment industry hoping for a boom year;
Prices surge as speculators flock to Dawei;
Dollar dramas beset real estate industry... TIMEOUT:
Documentary makers lack finance, not creativity;
Punk bands adopt DIY approach to gigs;
Neighbours stick together for ?htamane? festival;
Shwe FM releases first anniversary album...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Bus firm brings net to NPT services; Internet users get crafty as connections slow; Sony launches mobile gaming wars...EVENTS FLASH: Concert at Chatrium Hotel; Guitar concert at Inya Lake; Sein Gay Har competitions...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-02-27
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2011-03-02
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LOCAL NEWS:
Don?t pre-judge new government, NUP rep warns;
Sanctions statement off the mark;
Members of Constitutional Tribunal nominated, list of ministers approved;
Bird vendors not chickening out over disease fears;
CNG buses pose high risk of explosion;
Unity needed on economy: NUP;
Myanmar voted ?top emerging destination?;
FDA issues instruction on registration of cosmetic brands;
?We are lucky to be alive?;
More than 110 homeless after Thingangyun fire;
Consumer caution needed over HPAI chickens;
Orchid growing course this month;
More rain, cool weather expected for summer;
Putting science back on the agenda;
Controversial new look for Kaungmudaw Pagoda;
Doctors urge parents to be vigilant at home;
A long journey for women;
On Feb 14, love is in the airwaves...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Dawei development stirs debate;
Economists warn SME owners;
Buckwheat noodles introduced to market;
SEZ law sparks industrial zone interest, but not for all;
Young people priced out of Yangon market...TIMEOUT: Broken bones and bruises for lion dancers; Fashion world feverish over Kate?s wedding dress...SOCIALITE...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Barcamp continues to grow; In Cuba, more internet, greater risk...TRAVEL: Indonesian disasters attract tourist dollars; Taiwan defends tourism policy...CLASSIFIEDS...EVENTS FLASH: ?Step by Step? art exhibition; Jazz concert; Hitchcock film screening; Naw Nor concert; Advanced photography workshop; Japanese film screening; Valentine?s Day hip-hop concert...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-02-20
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2011-02-22
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LOCAL NEWS:
?Proud? Lashio residents expect VP to highlight ethnic issues;
Private sector considers new film industry award;
Singapore Association of Myanmar to organise 16th Charity Bazaar;
At least six dead in Mandalay train crash;
Positive signs for tourism in January;
Traffic police to bring order to profiteering;
Parties hold coordination meeting;
Bills, proposals and questions: hluttaw members get down to work;
U Thein Sein named president;
Climate change complicating malaria fight;
MMC Fun Run attracts more than 400 participants;
India launches visa-on-arrival; MPF offers affordable hep B vaccine;
Delta mangrove project set to expand;
Performing arts institution gets back on its feet;
Parties prepare to relaunch journals;
Myeik conservation talks scheduled for this month;
New dive resort planned for Myeik?s Khayingwa Island;
Blind students taking up foreign languages;
Aid, investment needed to avert food crisis;
HK uni, SKorea govt offer scholarships...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Newest banks join KBZ to extend networks;
SPDC signs Special Economic Zone law into effect on Jan 27;
Gem workers predict a big year as NPT grows, tourists return;
Country needs new geological map to tap rare earths, says former mining minister;
Rabbit goodies sales spurred by New Year;
Wholesalers exploiting truck load limit reduction: sources;
More skilled workers raising build levels...TIMEOUT: The life of a cartoonist: always drawn to satire;
Singing contest to expand;
U Moe Hein?s final poems published;
Books donated to Universities? Library;
Indian actor in Myanmar to celebrate anniversary...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Murdoch launches iPad magazine, ?The Daily?;
Indian website offers single men a range of virtual wives;
McWill phones out;
CDMA dictionary...EVENTS FLASH: Concert at Chatrium Hotel;
Guitar concert at Inya Lake;
Sein Gay Har competitions...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-02-13
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2011-02-10
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LOCAL NEWS:
All set for date with history;
Sailors free after SKorea launches ?high-tech? raid;
Laos, ASEAN?s quiet achiever;
More accidents on new highway over Academy Awards weekend;
Fewer birds sighted at Inle;
World Wetlands Day to be marked February 6;
Resort opens at Dat Taw Gyaint Waterfall;
Chinese New Year competition;
Asian Wings begins domestic flights;
Farmers need credit and insurance: expert;
Strengthening civil society an important step towards democracy;
PDP chairman calls it quits;
Govt to produce new viper antivenom;
Crown to hold S?pore roadshow;
Bus injures 10 at Shwegonedine;
Red Cross hands out $2.4m in relief items;
The burden of tuberculosis...
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Fun fair planned for Chaungtha Beach; Grant for monastic school building...BUSINESS & PROPERTY:
Late rains hurt toor crop: exporters;
Sagaing coal deals inked;
Kachin hydroelectric plants to power nation, and China;
Business boom beckons in Myanmar;
Coconut sellers struggle to meet strong demand;
Local automotive firm to release range of minivans;
Transport fees climb sharply;
Agents predict property prices to rise in 2011;
Investors eyeing Mingalardon investments, say estate agents;
Government to auction off 76 businesse...TIMEOUT: Holocaust exhibition looks to educate youth; Mr and Mrs Top Presenter contest ...SPORT: Clijsters beats Li Na to win Oz Open; Federation appoints Serbian coach; Socceroos thrash Uzbeks to make Asian Cup decider...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Internet running out of addresses: ICANN; Search engines give consumers choice to turn off online tracking; e-Telegram service expansion; Mobile users overload phones, pay the price...TRAVEL: Thailand closes dive spots for reef recovery; Unusual destinations try to lure tourists...EVENTS FLASH: Valentine?s Day concert; ?Love and Hate? album released; Alliance Fran?aise electro night...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES......N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-02-06
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2011-02-02
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LOCAL NEWS: Nation?s new era begins Jan 31;
ILO forced labour pamphlets to target ethnic groups;
Tourism industry optimistic after record-breaking year;
Poverty not only factor in trafficking;
In Magwe, fields lie empty as Giri leaves its mark;
MAI to expand destinations;
January rain records set;
Factory appeals for rabies vaccine funds;
2010, a year of change;
MMC to hold 3rd Fun Run;
Parties vow to stay independent;
Manaw attendance down two-thirds...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Readers desert ?struggling? bookshops as sales decline; Traffic light infringement fines increased six-fold;
Prices keep profit steady as beans harvest falls;
Wanted: quality mushroom spores;
K30 bn hotel opens in capital;
MES elects president;
Building a reputation means building trust;
Sharper competition expected in 2011 – construction analysts;
Weak dollar brings down export profits despite demand;
More test oil-wells in Mahudaung area...TIMEOUT:
For biographers, creativity not enough;
Myanmar singer wins bronze in ASEAN singing competition;
70s fashion returns for 2011;
National Museum looking to expand collection...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
New internet phone comes on market;
Computer gaming ?not bad for kids?;
iPad Bagan views could help draw more visitors;
New online apps for phones...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-01-23
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2011-01-31
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LOCAL NEWS: Defence services appointees revealed;
Support grows for end to sanctions;
SKorea increases foreign worker quota 40 percent;
Free operations conclude in Thandwe;
Director Maung Wunna passes away;
ASEAN calls for lifting of sanctions;
Electronic devices banned in parliaments;
Mobile clinic for novices to expand;
Annual medical conference begins in Yangon;
Medical association warns on ART misuse;
Naga New Year in Lahe attracts a handful of visitors;
Extreme weather hits parts of Kachin State;
Healthy enrolments for medical courses;
MERN to implement mangrove regeneration project in Rakhine;
Inexperience behind highway deaths: police;
MGS plans joint Mekong research;
Visitors to India miss out on VOA;
After election, we are no longer rivals (Q&A);
Man kills nephew in Sanchaung murder-suicide;
Old writers to receive free medical care...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: South Korea linked to Myanmar bourse plan;
Onions prices climb after rain delays harvest: traders;
Rice prices retreat after surge: traders;
New housing development could include home loans;
Japanese car firms seek joint ventures;
Pharmaceutical deal with India signed;
Death keeps spotlight on ?dangerous? sites...TIMEOUT:
Holocaust Day marked by art exhibition;
U Maung Maung Circus returns to Yangon;
DJ Jay to teach mixing...SPORT: Saw Nga Man outclasses his young opponent to regain title; Myanmar likely to have little involvement...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
London Games organisers put technology to the test;
Apple share price drops on Jobs health fears;
China?s net population rises to 457m;
Domain names for sale...TRAVEL: World tourism up sharply in 2010; Airbus beats Boeing with 574 orders in 2010...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES (same as No. 557).....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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Date of publication:
2011-01-30
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2011-01-31
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LOCAL NEWS:
Political parties call for end to economic sanctions;
Bold HIV plan aims to slash new infections;
Business world beckons for cash-strapped parties;
Families lack trust in overseas seafarers association: official;
The pot, the kettle and the Lee family;
Cold spell breaks records;
Weather stress decreases eel yield;
Kayin mark New Year;
Aussie scientists bid to wipe out dengue;
Tourism industry bounces back;
New Year?s Eve concert raises funds for Giri victims;
The end of the annexation;
KOICA hands over Hlegu project to ministry;
Green hands at work on Independence Day...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Unusual weather patterns threaten livelihoods in delta?
Hydropower attracts big investment in Myanmar?
Japan PM pushes to join Pacific trade pact;
Property market expected to stay strong;
China to build $1.5 billion trade centre in Thailand...TIMEOUT: Eight decades on, banjo player still plucking away;
Exhibition of Shwedagon Pagoda paintings opens;
Artist holds first solo show in 35 years;
Yangon concertgoers shout in the New Year...SOCIALITE...SPORT...INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
Bad science mars US courts;
New tech at ICT Week;
Myanmar Online Expo underway...TRAVEL: From toxic dump to tourism hub...CLASSIFIEDS...MEDIA ROUNDUP: Seafarers association launches website;
Young singers invited to perform on album...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-01-16
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2011-01-13
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LOCAL NEWS:
Shias mark Ashura in Yangon;
Independent candidates change tack after Nov 7;
Cyclists build bridges in Yangon;
Natural resources not enough: UN;
US cruise ship to dock at Thilawa;
Democratic Force forms group to draft legislation;
Kachin Manaw festival to be broadcast live in Myitkyina;
Three Diseases Fund to focus on maternal and child health;
Eden plans education program;
Fisheries industry calls for action on overfishing issue;
MMU to offer new course; Report on effects of climate change nearing completion...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Old-fashioned investment laws inhibiting growth in property sector;
New Myanmar-India link to solve a range of problems;
Sport suit, shoe sales strong in December;
Asian markets buoy festive season;
The 2010 real estate boom;
?Your vote can lead to change?: NDF...TIMEOUT: A strong year for music industry, despite piracy;
Hotels count down to New Year;
Performers strive to move with the times...CLASSIFIEDS...MEDIA ROUNDUP: Seafarers association launches website;
Young singers invited to perform on album...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
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2011-01-02
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2011-01-05
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LOCAL NEWS: Barnabite legacy a treasure for collectors;
Scorching heat and late rain leave mark on 2010;
The wintry beauty of the Chin hills;
Counselling needed with HIV checks;
Job opportunities beckon in expanding banking sector;
Losses soar as fires up in 2010...BUSINESS & PROPERTY: Trade volume set to beat FY 2009-10 total;
Traders at first Sino-Myanmar expo left with heavy burden;
In India, microcredit faces uncertainty;
Thai exports rise;
Foreign investment will impact property market...TIMEOUT:
Music helps former users heal misery of addiction;
Composer celebrates 60th birthday with concert;
COMPOSER Nay Win will enjoy quite the birthday celebration this year with a concert at the National Theatre on January 22. (Volume 28, No. 556 - January 3 - 9, 2011)News
Biography of singer Sai Htee Seng released
Chinlon contest to be held in Bagan...TRAVEL: Timeout
Propaganda for sale in Vietnam;
Philippine carriers brace for competition from AirAsia...CLASSIFIEDS...YOUR STARS...FLIGHT SCHEDULES.....N.B. SINCE THIS ISSUE HAS NO INDEX PAGE, NAVIGATE FROM "LOCAL NEWS" TO THE OTHER SECTIONS
Source/publisher:
Myanmar Consolidated Media Co. Ltd
Date of publication:
2011-01-09
Date of entry/update:
2011-01-05
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Language:
English, Burmese
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