HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Extravagance in Hlaing Tharyar
WITHIN Yangon’s many townships, Hlaing Tharyar has one clear advantage above most of the others – an abundance of cheap land. more
Sri Lanka’s hotels dress up for post-war rush
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka’s hotel owners are racing to refurbish and add thousands more rooms as foreign holidaymakers pour into the country after the end of nearly four decades of ethnic bloodshed. (Volume 26, No. 515) 
Yangon-Hanoi flights to boost tourism sector
A RECENTLY launched direct flight service between Yangon and Hanoi is opening up tourism opportunities for both Myanmar and Vietnamese businesses, tourism experts said last month. (Volume 26, No. 515)
The World departs Myanmar for India
A CRUISE ship carrying 99 passengers and 260 crew was due to depart Ngapali Beach for Port Blair in India’s Andaman Islands late on March 20 after spending 10 days in Myanmar. (Volume 26, No. 515)
