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Myanmar first to offer ASEAN freight course

THE first freight management course by ASEAN Federation of Forwarders’ Association began in Yangon on June 14, an initiative designed to increase the region’s competitiveness in freight handling by focusing on human resources in the industry.

Co-operative Bank confirms long-awaited merger

THREE banks – Co-operative Bank, Co-operative Farmers Bank and Co-operative Promoters Bank – merged on June 15, a move which makes the newly consolidated Cooperative Bank a public company.

Myanmar to host trade fair

THE inaugural Four Nations Trade Fair 2004 will open on December 1, according to an official statement released by the Ministry of Commerce last week.

First for gems emporium

THE first Jade and Gems Special Sale Emporium will be held at the Myanma Gems Enterprise headquarters on Kaba Aye Pagoda road in Yangon this week.

Who will move into Yangon’s high-rises?

MYANMA Gone Yi Estate, one of the many high-rise projects to occupy the Yangon skyline in the past year, offers tenants luxury and elegance for a price – apartments start at K50 million. But in Myanmar’s current housing market, that price may be too steep.

Demand for construction materials drops as projects suffer delays
	YANGON warehouse rentals are increasing as the rainy season begins and goods are placed in storage, industry sources said last week.

Myanmar hands over drug suspects to China

MYANMAR has handed over to China nine suspects arrested on drug trafficking offences, the joint secretary of the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control said last week.

National plan of action for child rights

MANILA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to work together to secure the region’s energy supplies in the face of record high oil prices and terrorist attacks.

Govt rejects US report on human trafficking

THE government has rejected a report by the United States that accuses Myanmar of having failed to take the minimum action necessary to eradicate human trafficking.

Health Minister praises blood donors

THE Health Minister, Dr Kyaw Myint, has expressed appreciation of the life-saving role of blood donors and urged them to encourage more people to follow their example.

Duo Astor draws the crowds
	THE who’s who of Yangon turned out at the Stand hotel last Monday night for the Duo Astor classical guitar concert that marked the end of the academic year for the students and teachers of Alliance Française, Yangon.

Hard work, small rewards
	Domestic chores can be tedious and many working women rely on maids to help them. While parents are on the job, maids take on the responsibility of the home and sometimes their work loads are enormous. Reporter Khin Nyein Aye Than looks at the working conditions of household helpers and, their treatment by their employers.

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