YANGON’S youth are spending increasing amounts of time at the hairdresser as new styles and trends are hitting the streets, hairdressers and trend setters told the Myanmar Times.

I even used to scold some of my friends for keeping large amounts of cash with them, and I never brought a lot of money with me unless I needed to go shopping.But recently I realised that a half empty purse had its pros and cons.

TATOOS are common all over the world. Some people just like the look of them, others use tattoos to make social or political statements and for some tattooing is part of their culture and traditions. Some Chin tribesmen have practiced tattooing for almost a millennium.

THE fifth annual Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair 2004 and the Malaysian International Halal Food Conference were held in Kuala Lumpur last month and businesses world wide were invited to attend, including the Kyet Shar Soon food centre from Myanmar.

PHYU Nyein San was born deaf and dumb on November 5, 1987 and while she has suffered many setbacks in her life, she has reason to celebrate. Phyu Nyein San completed her tenth standard of schooling this year. The tenth standard exams are considered difficult for every child and many children fail.

“It is a long time since we have had a film week like this but if there is a positive public response then the embassy will not hesitate to make it an annual event,” Mr Bhatia said at the event’s inaugural screening.

Reverend Babson is from Maine and is working towards a doctorate in Ministry from the Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington. She also accompanies students from Virginia Seminary to Myanmar for a one-month experimental study period, so they can learn more about the Christian community and traditional Buddhist culture.