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From Delta to Myawady

TAKING a long breath, the trader U Win Thein, who delivers commodities from Pathein to Yangon, said, “Usually the truck running on the delta region used to earn K20,000 per tonne of goods for a 100-mile-long journey. Now, the Myawady border route’s transport truck rate earns much more than the Delta routes. Therefore, most six-wheeled trucks that used to run in the Delta region are shifting to the Myawady route, resulting in difficulty transporting goods to Yangon.”

Connecting on the Universal Dance of Words

By Augustin I DIOMS and expressions are vital in daily chats, carrying cultural insights and adding zest to language. They paint vibrant pictures, making conversations memorable and fostering better connections.

Strategize for enhancing cooking oil production in Myanmar

PRESENTLY, the annual consumption of palm oil in Myanmar stands at an estimated one million tonnes. Despite local farmers cultivating oil crops like groundnut, sesame, canola, and sunflower, the yearly production hovers around 400,000 tonnes. Consequently, the nation imports approximately 700,000 tonnes of palm oil, valued at US$600 million, annually from Malaysia and Indonesia to meet domestic demands.

Successfully initiate rupee/kyat direct payment system

​​​​​​​MYANMAR has taken a significant stride towards enhancing bilateral trade by introducing direct payment systems for various currencies. The yuan/kyat and baht/ kyat systems were previously established to bolster trade with China and Thailand, facilitating Myanmar’s business entities and government trade organizations to secure robust market shares in their relevant partner countries.

Education in Human Values

There is no doubt that today’s education has placed special emphasis on human dignity and values with the vision that conceives human beings as creators who are not limited to watching the established order only.

Seek the best ways to improve electric power sector

​​​​​​​THE Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Committee is actively working towards increasing the contribution of renewable energy in the country’s electric power sector to drive Green Growth, Green Energy, and a Green Economy for national development.

March towards building a Union based on democracy and federalism

Embarking on the journey to construct a Union grounded in democratic principles and federalism, the government has initiated a system that encapsulates the concerns voiced by various ethnic groups. The foundation of this Union is deeply rooted in the constitution, with a steadfast commitment to Our Three Main National Causes, which serve as the bedrock for the nation’s progress.

Enumerate population and housing census for forthcoming elections

THE upcoming October 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Myanmar as it prepares to conduct a population and housing census, a crucial exercise for shaping state policies and managing the nation’s affairs. The data collected from this census will play a key role in determining how the government manages the economy, allocates the state budget, and addresses the needs of various sectors.

Eradicate money laundering for a prosperous society

​​​​​​​MONEY laundering stands as a criminal activity with far-reaching implications, adversely affecting both the socioeconomic fabric of society and the State’s revenue streams. This illicit practice directly impacts the economic and financial sectors, giving rise to financial crises and elevated commodity prices that burden the populace.
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