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CHINA’S President, Mr Hu Jintao, pledged to deepen
cooperation with Myanmar during talks last week with the Prime
Minister, General Khin Nyunt.
Speaking at a meeting with General Khin Nyunt in Beijing on
July 13, Mr Hu said China stands ready to “further expand and
deepen mutually beneficial cooperation” with Myanmar, said a
statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry.
Mr Hu, who is also general secretary of the Chinese
Communist Party, expressed China’s support for Myanmar in its
efforts “to maintain social stability, promote national
reconciliation and expand foreign exchanges,” the statement
said.

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 The general manager of the Minthargyi Hotel, U
Zaw Myo Naing, praised the honesty of the employee, Ko Ko Oo,
25, saying he had set an outstanding example for his
colleagues.U Zaw Myo Naing said the hotel emphasised good
service and honesty in its human resources programs for
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The biggest bank operating in Myanmar in
terms of capital – Kanbawza Bank – now has deposits of more
than K50 billion and has resumed lending since April this
year, in line with Central Bank regulations, a spokesperson
for the bank said this month. Kanbawza Bank resumed normal
operations in February 2004. |
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THE government last week denied foreign media
reports alleging that it was involved in placing a listening
device in the Indonesian embassy in Yangon.A statement issued
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 12 said the
allegations were made to discredit Myanmar and to undermine
relations between Yangon and Jakarta. |
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 AN INTERNATIONAL environmental organisation has
suggested that the government enlarge a national park in
Tanintharyi Division to help protect a number of endangered
birds, including Gurney’s Pitta. The suggestion to add another
50,000 hectares to the Lenya National Park in the south of the
division has been made by Birdlife International, a global
partnership of conservation groups. |
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THE Minister of Immigration and Population,
Major General Sein Htwa, highlighted measures taken by the
government to improve the quality of women’s lives at a
ceremony to mark World Population Day, which falls on July
11. |
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The state-run China Daily reported on July 5
that training was being provided to police from Cambodia,
Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam as part of efforts to expand
security cooperation with members of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations. Ten police officers from Cambodia
completed the course in late July, becoming the first from an
ASEAN member to receive training in China. |
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He said the area used to grow tea had risen
from 154,000 acres in 1995-96 to 188,000 acres in 2003-2004
and production had increased from 32.5 million viss of green
tea leaves to 45.5 million viss during the same period. A viss
is 3.6 pounds. |
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MEMBERS of an American non-government
organisation, Teachers Across Borders, have for the first time
presented a special education program in Myanmar.The program,
involving seven members of Teachers Across Borders, was
presented at the University of Education in Yangon from July 5
to 17. |
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AS the United States renewed
economic sanctions on July 7, Myanmar’s garment industry
is more stable than when the stricter sanctions were
first introduced at the end of August last year,
industry sources told Myanmar Times last week.
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 PUN Hlaing International Hospital in Yangon
has been delayed again and will not be finished until
January 2005, according to Dr Andrew Phan, project
planning coordinator of Serge Pun and Associates Project
Management (Myanmar) Ltd.
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.gif) TRAVELLING along Inya
road, most people don’t notice the wonderful new garden,
hidden on the banks of Inya Lake. Tucked away, out of
sight from the road, this secret garden is becoming a
favourite hangout for many Yangon people.
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SHOPPING for make-up and skin-care
products is a very personal affair, as different
products suit each of us in a different way, so when you
want to take the time to get your purchase right, there
is nothing worse than a pushy sales girl.Nay Chi, a
receptionist of a hotel also said that she preferred
using skin-care instead of cosmetics.
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THE Department of Medical Research (Lower
Myanmar) in Yangon has introduced a treatment to
slow the development of liver cancer and cirrhosis
in hepatitis C carriers, said an official from the
department.
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Myanmar
Contemporary Art Awards 2004 Finalist
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How some of Yangon's famous people are
keeping themselves fresh and fragrant all day. |
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AS a woman, I like using perfumes with
a flower fragrance, especially rose and jasmine. I
didn’t start wearing perfume until I was at university,
when I started getting it as gifts from
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I was a tomboy when I was a teenager,
so I did not use perfume until I was in tenth grade as I
thought it made me girly | |
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I often buy cologne in Bangkok because
a wide range is available there. I always buy a new
bottle before I finish an old
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I TRIED smoking when I was in Grade
Six. I didn’t like it. I am aware that smoking can cause
heart and lung diseases. My father suffered a lung
disease caused by smoking and had to be hospitalised
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I started using computers when I was
15. My parents said I was only allowed to begin using
computers after I completed my matriculation
examinations. |
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Despite having never fought in the
Myanmar traditional boxing style before, the Japanese
boxers recorded one win and a draw in the event, held at
Thuwanna National Indoor Stadium (1) on July 10 and
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