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• Applications for 2018 ASEAN Scholarship now open
• Free children’s paper published in honour of journalist Win Tin
• Myanmar prepares for Math Olympiad
• Second 21st-Century Panglong Conference to begin on May 24
• Squatters in Sittwe township relocated to new homes
• Peace commission to discuss with DPN possible signing of NCA
• Gold vein found in west of Kawlin
• No malaria in Asia Pacific by 2030: APLMA
• Agricultural development strategy to boost productivity
• Over K155 million earmarked for DMH

Applications for 2018 ASEAN Scholarship now open Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:53 PM PDT Students interested in applying for the 2018 ASEAN Scholarship and study in Singapore can get the application forms from their township education offices for free.

Free children’s paper published in honour of journalist Win Tin Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:51 PM PDT A 10-page free children's newspaper titled "Zar Ti Man" was published in Mandalay on April 21 to mark the 3rd year of commemoration of the late renowned journalist U Win Tin.

Myanmar prepares for Math Olympiad Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:46 PM PDT Myanmar will be competing in the 58th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) this July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Mathematical Society of Myanmar (MSM) announced last Saturday.

Second 21st-Century Panglong Conference to begin on May 24 Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:41 PM PDT The Joint Implementation Coordination Meeting (JICM) between the government and signatory groups, participants agreed to hold the Second 21st Century Panglong Conference beginning on May 24.

Squatters in Sittwe township relocated to new homes Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:33 PM PDT Illegal residents in Set Yone Su ward, Sittwe township, Rakhine State have been resettled to Min Gan ward following arrangements by the regional government, said Set Yone Su ward administrator U Nyunt Win.

Peace commission to discuss with DPN possible signing of NCA Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:26 PM PDT The possible signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) by most of the United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) members will be discussed when the Peace Commission meets with the council members this week.

Gold vein found in west of Kawlin Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:21 PM PDT A gold vein has been discovered in Larkar village in the west of Kawlin township in Sagaing Region on April 23, prompting residents in surrounding areas to begin their search for gold.

No malaria in Asia Pacific by 2030: APLMA Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:16 PM PDT The Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA) aims to eliminate the disease in the region by 2030 as it marks World Malaria Day today.

Agricultural development strategy to boost productivity Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:15 PM PDT With technical assistance from Asia Development Bank, United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation (MOALI) is developing an agricultural development strategy to boost productivity in the agricultural industry.

Over K155 million earmarked for DMH Posted: 24 Apr 2017 11:14 PM PDT A total of K155.65 million will be allocated for the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, according to the Mandalay regional 2017-18 budget year investment plan, financed by regional funds.

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