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Japan to install third weather radar in Mandalay
Japan is installing a third weather radar in Mandalay to track the movements and intensity of storms, according to the Ministry of Transport and Communications.Keep reading ...
“Wait and see” for Myitsone Dam’s future
Although Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw’s China visit early this month was a success, the fate of the US$3.6 billion Myitsone Dam is still in a “wait and see” mode.Keep reading ...
World Bank to loan $100 million to Myanmar Financial Development Project
WORLD Bank and government representatives recently signed an agreement for a US$100 million (K134.9 billion) World Bank loan to the Myanmar Financial Development Project in mid-April.Keep reading ...
Lawmakers to discuss YBS weaknesses
A proposal by a regional Member of Parliament to discuss the weaknesses of the public transportation system in the Yangon Region has been submitted to the Yangon Region Hluttaw on April 5.Keep reading ...
President U Htin Kyaw may discuss Myitsone dam during China visit
President U HtinKyaw is likely to discuss the Myitsone dam issue during his state visit to China that started yesterday. The five-day visit, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jin Ping, is the first for U Htin Kyaw since he assumed office in April ...
Forest lands development closely scrutinised
Government-approved projects to develop and cultivate portions of forests are closely scrutinised by relevant authorities to ensure there are no wrongdoings, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation said today.Keep reading ...
FDA to promote food safety awareness
Vital information on the safety of food, drugs and cosmetic products in the market will be extended to people in rural areas starting next month, said DrThan Htut, Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Keep reading ...
KOICA-funded agri training school opens
A training school for agricultural mechanisation (Yezin) on the University of Yezin campus in Zeyathiri township, Nay Pyi Taw, was opened on March 31, according to a statement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation. Keep reading ...
Local Tech Firm Hopes to Find Partner for Fibre Infrastructure Project
Local tech company Myanmar FPT is looking for a local partner for a two phase, $50 million fibre infrastructure development. Myanmar FPT, owned by Vietnamese company FPT Corporation, has said that the first phase of the project, the National Web Portal, would begin later this ...
K722 million to fund two state-owned electric power firms
According to the 2017 Union Budget Law, K722 million has been allocated for Yangon and Mandalay electricity corporations – K529 million will go to the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) and Mandalay Electricity Supply Corporation (MESC) will receive the rest, K243 million. Both are state-owned ...
