Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency after new cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus were detected in dairy cows in southern California, while insisting that the risk to the general public remains low. The virus has been spreading through US dairy cattle herds since March, affecting at least 16 states. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports no confirmed human-to-human transmission so far, at least 61 human cases have been detected across the country, including 34 in California.“ This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure that government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement on Wednesday. “While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus. ”The H5N1 virus is considered particularly dangerous with regard to human infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recorded more than 860 confirmed cases since 2003, with about 53 percent resulting in death. No deaths have been reported in the US as part of the current outbreak, which began in 2022 on poultry farms and led to the culling of more than 100 million birds in an attempt to control the spread of the disease. California is the first state to declare an emergency, though Colorado issued a targeted ‘disaster’ alert in July. Newsom’s declaration follows the detection of new infections on dairy farms in southern California.  The state has already implemented measures to combat bird flu by working with dairy and poultry farms to minimize employee exposure, as most cases are linked to dairy and poultry workers. The CDC confirmed the first case of severe illness in a person due to bird flu from a Louisiana case on Wednesday. The patient was reportedly in close contact with sick and dead birds from a backyard flock.The Food and Drug Admini-stration (FDA) has assured consumers that grocery-shelf beef and dairy products are safe to consume but advised against drinking raw milk. RT

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SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing underlined that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles in garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange.
A ceremony to inaugurate the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch of the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) took place at the venue yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min
Aung Hlaing.
Director Maj-Gen Win Myat of Ordnance Services of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) first reported to the Senior General on the construction of the factory branch.
The Senior General and dignitaries viewed a documentary video clip on the factory branch. Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that the 2/80 Thread Factory can produce 4,840 pounds of thread per day in its operation at full capacity. The thread can be used in the production of necessary textiles for the people and sell surplus threads to the market at fair prices, he added.
He unveiled that, currently, the factory manufactures necessary uniforms for Tatmadaw members and other textiles for the people. He emphasized that due to opening the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch, the Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) will produce quality thread to meet local demand.
The Senior General noted that only when Myanmar uses cotton textiles at garment industries as well as exports them will the government reduce spending on foreign currency and earn foreign exchange. He explained that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) installed the necessary machinery to produce military apparel similar to international Tatmadaws.
He pointed out that Myanmar needs to systematically grow quality cotton to increase the per-acre yield of crops and produce advanced textiles.
On the other hand, he continued that cotton gins and textile factories must be upgraded to initiate the cotton-based industries.
The Senior General disclosed that Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures military equipment for the entire Tatmadaw with the use of cotton wool while the newly-opened 2/80 thread factory will fulfil the clothing requirement of the nation.
The Senior General stressed the need to raise sown acreage of cotton and production of cotton wool. An official from China Texmatech Co Ltd handed over documents related to the factory to the factory manager.
The Senior General presented a fruit basket to an official from CTMTC Company while an official from the company presented a gift to the Senior General.
The Senior General gave gifts to the project chief engineer who supervised the machinery installation process. The Senior General viewed round cultivation of cotton crops, production of thread, and the products of the 2/80 Thread Factory Branch.
SAC Member Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Maung Maung Aye, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung, Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and Council Member General Nyo Saw cut the ribbon to open the ceremony.
The Senior General sprinkled scented water on the signboard of the factory. The Senior General viewed round production line of thread
in the factory and gave necessary guidance to officials.
He presented cash awards for employees of the factory to an official. Also present at the ceremony were union-level dignitaries, union ministers, the Mandalay and Magway regional chief ministers, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) was built in 1966-67 under the agreement between China and Myanmar governments so as to fulfil the clothing requirements of the people and reduce textile imports. The factory was handed over to the Directorate of Ordnance Services under the Commander-in-Chief (Army) on 1 October 1991.
Tatmadaw Textile Factory (Meiktila) manufactures uniforms for Tatmadaw members and Myanmar Police Force members as well as school uniforms and other textile products. The 2/80 Thread Factory Branch will produce quality thread and textiles to meet the demand of textile industries in the country to some extent. —MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation, at the Credentials Hall of the State Administration Council Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
During the meeting, they discussed matters pertaining to the improving friendship and cooperation between Myanmar and the Russian Federation, enhancing relations with the Republic of Kalmykia, planning the 2025 International Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia, and how Myanmar can contribute to its success, developing tourism through religious and economic cooperation, mutual educational opportunities, and the agriculture and livestock sectors. Both sides also exchanged frank and friendly views on enhancing cooperation through reciprocal visits.
State Administration Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Union Ministers U Tin Oo Lwin, and U Min Naung, deputy ministers, Russian Ambassador Mr Iskander Azizov and delegation members were also present on the occasion.
After the meeting, State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Russian Kalmykia Republic Head Mr Batu Khasikov exchanged souvenirs and posed for a documentary photo. — MNA/TS

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Promoting Sports: A Defence and Safeguard for the Nation

SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing noted that the successful sports achievements that have the potential to raise Myanmar’s State flag to the top in international competitions significantly enhance the nation’s pride and dignity while elevating the country’s status.
State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Fifth National Sports Festival 2024 at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday evening. In his speech, the Senior General underscored the notion that ‘promoting sports is akin to defending and safeguarding the nation’ represents the highest principle.

He highlighted that it is necessary for the entire population, including students, youth, and persons with disabilities, to actively participate in the process of implementing programmes that transition from mass sports to excellent sports, aiming to nurture outstanding athletes.
He emphasized that the successful sports achievements that have the potential to raise Myanmar’s State flag to the top in international competitions significantly enhance the nation’s pride and dignity while elevating the country’s status. Hence, it is emphasized that all citizens should actively collaborate in promoting the sports sector.
He continued to say that the government is making efforts to appropriately enhance the recognition and rewards, including cash awards, for national athletes who have won prestigious prizes in international competitions.
Moreover, the Senior General disclosed that the government is providing monthly allowances and honorary titles to veteran athletes who have once brought glory to the nation. As such, he urged athletes participating in the sports festival to strive for success, and aim to become nationally selected players in order to bring pride to the country.
By including sports in the scoring system, he added, the government manages to facilitate outstanding student-athletes to attend sports and physical education institutes, and awarding sports scholarships.
The Senior General stressed that the Ministry of Education should implement plans to encourage every student and youth to participate in various sports, organize a sports calendar, and systematically arrange annual competitions from the basic education level to college and university levels.
He pointed out that only then will the integration of sports and education-related activities become smoother, leading to the emergence of a new generation of athletes and supporting the continuous development of sustainable sports development of the nation. He urged entire people including student youths and people with disabilities to join the process of upgrading the mass sports level to an excellent sports level. In Myanmar, he explained that it is necessary to organize sports competitions for students and youth in the coming years, as well as inter-ministerial competitions and advanced sports events. These should be included in the sports calendar, and efforts must be made to enhance the level of Myanmar’s sports.
The Senior General stressed the need to systematically train and prepare outstanding athletes who emerge from various competitions, in order to develop Myanmar’s top athletes capable of competing in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and international competitions.
After the Senior General delivered a speech, fireworks were displayed to mark the festival’s opening ceremony. At the opening ceremony, paratroopers from the free-fall squad, carrying the flag of the National Sports Festival along with regional and state flags, landed on the ground and saluted the Senior General.
The renowned singer Htoo L Linn sang the song “Our Myanmar, a modern nation”. A lighting show was presented to accompany a traditional Myanmar orchestra and musical instruments, with music played in a lively and rhythmic fashion. The event continued with a grand opening, during which fireworks were launched. The Fine Arts Department under the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education under the Ministry of Education, presented the song “Beautiful, Beloved Golden Myanmar”, with a performance.
After the State Military Band took the position in the stadium, the sports contingents from ministries, regions and states led by the flag bearers took the positions in the stadium. They hoisted the State flag and saluted it.
Veteran selection athletes conveyed the flag of the National Sports Festival into the stadium. Chairman of the National Sports Fes-
tival U Than Tun Oo ignited the torch to mark the festival and handed it over to Myanmar’s selected player Police Major Aung Cho Myint. The decorated float bearing the torch flanked by ethnic national people headed from the City Hall to Wunna Theikdi Stadium. Selected athletes relayed the torch along the designated route and ignited it at the dais in front of the grandstand. At that moment, the commemorative torch, positioned at the southeast corner of the stadium, was also ignited.
On behalf of athletes and referees, an athlete and a referee took Sports oaths and the flag bearers and athletes left the stadium. The Senior General and his wife, and dignitaries enjoyed choral dances representing six eras of Myanmar performed by artistes from the Fine Arts Department, demonstrated entertainment and songs by members from the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation, students from Nay Pyi Taw State Technical High School, Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization, Myanmar Chinlone Federation, Myanmar The atrical Association, Myanmar Comedians’ Association, students from University for Development of National Races, and Nationalities Youth Resource Development Degree College, performances of students from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology.
The fireworks were displayed to mark the successful completion of the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival.
The Senior General and his wife waved to the attendees and cordially greeted the veteran athletes and artistes. Also present at the ceremony were SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, Council
Secretary General Aung Lin Dwe and his wife, Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo and his wife, council members and their wives, union ministers, union-level dignitaries and their wives, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Command er-in-Chief, the commander of the Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, Olympic Committee members, presidents and officials of sports federations, guests, athletes and sports fans.
The first National Sports Festival was held in Yangon from 3 to 16 May 1992 with 22 sports events, the second in Yangon from 25 January to 6 February 1994 with 24 sports events, the third in Yangon from 11 to 24 January 1997 with 29 sports events, and the fourth in Nay Pyi Taw from 13 to 28 February 2015 with 27 sports events.
In 2024, the Fifth National Sports Festival is being held on a grand scale to aim at enhancing the nation’s sports standards, achieving success in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games and other international competitions, and turning out outstanding athletes and new-generation athletes who can bring national honour, fostering greater collaboration and unity between regions, states, and ministries in order to further promote sports activities and stipulating public interest in sports to join in sports activities. The festival is in progress with six sports at the ministerial level and 23 sports at the regional and state level as well as four sports for athletes with disabilities, totalling 33, starting from early December. The para-sports events were held from 5 to 8 December. And, ministerial and regional and state level sports competitions are being held. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

AT the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 2-7 December 2024, Myanmar’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture proposed the nomination file of “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was officially made to include it, marking the first time that Myanmar’s “Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” has been officially added to the world list of intangible cultural heritage.

On 24 March 2023, a nomination file containing information related to Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival, communities’ statements about Myanmar, and video recordings of the Thingyan celebrations and traditional practices were submitted to the UNESCO Committee of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The successful completion of the submission process was made possible by the support and cooperation of the government, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Preservation Committee and its chairman and members, NGOs from regions and states, ethnic communities, media and social media users, and the public who value Myanmar’s cultural heritage, as well as relevant experts and organizations.
This achievement was the result of the enthusiastic collaboration of the local communities.
The “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” has been included in the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition highlights the ongoing efforts to preserve and pass down the traditions of “Myanmar’s Traditional Ata Thingyan Festival” from the Bagan period to the present day.
With increased global awareness, it is expected to attract more international tourists, contribute to national development, and offer opportunities for the younger generations to inherit this cultural heritage.
It also aims to raise public awareness to help preserve and celebrate the Thingyan Festival in its traditional form. Furthermore, this recognition may lead to more opportunities and experiences for Myanmar to nominate other intangible cultural heritage elements for inclusion in the global list. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar and Belarus to strengthen diplomatic and trade ties

Both countries will further promote friendly relations and cooperation.

CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received Mr Uladzimir Baravikou, Ha-
noi-based Belarusian Ambassador to Myanmar, at the SAC Chairman’s Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning. They frankly discussed further promotion of friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, enhancement of diplomatic relations and trade, increased cooperation in various sectors including education, agriculture, livestock breeding, pharmaceuticals, industries and tourism sectors, sending of students on excursion tours, sending of scholarship students to study science and technology, and further cooperation in defence measures.
SAC Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe and officials were also present on the occasion. — MNA/TTA

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Non-profitable industries may be halted after reviews
The industries which cannot bring profit for the State may be halted through reviews and State-owned industries must be cost-effective.

SENIOR General Min Aung Hlaing pointed out that only when productivity rises and supply and demand are in balance will authorities be able to manage commodity prices. Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday afternoon said so at the Union government meeting at the meeting hall of the Office of the SAC Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General underscored that producers and business owners are urged to sell these basic commodities at reasonable and fair profit margins. He said that the industries which cannot bring profit for the State may be halted through reviews and State-owned industries must be cost-effective.
He emphasized that only when productivity rises and supply and demand are in balance will authorities be able to manage commodity prices. The Senior General added that by selling larger quantities with smaller profit margins, they can help alleviate the financial burden on the public and contribute to their welfare measures.
The Senior General underlined that it is also important to maintain a balance between national income and expenditure. To achieve this, production must be increased without fail to enable greater exports. He highlighted that employment opportunities should be created, and incentives should be provided to boost manufacturing industries to further increase production.
With regard to the employment opportunities, the Senior General stressed that deserved jobs, salaries and wages must be created for the people. Regions and states have to create employment opportunities to develop these regions, he added. He highlighted that if new projects are beneficial for the country, the government will allow them but the projects must be implemented on schedule.
But, these projects must be completed during the tenure of the government. He went on to say that everybody must participate in
initiatives to ensure food security. If all regions and states have food security, there is no reason to raise commodity prices.
The Senior General stressed the operation of bamboo and bamboo-based industries, rubber industries and expanded sown acreage of onion to export surplus to foreign markets. In the education sector, the Senior General disclosed that teachers must be qualified in teaching skills as they are early teachers of students from primary and middle schools. The government has a plan to establish more polytechnic universities in regions and states.
He instructed that all regions and states have to create green zone areas for the greening of the environment. Relevant administrators need to supervise growing trees along both sides of roads and conserve them.
Officials need to supervise road areas and railway areas strictly. Union ministers, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman and chief ministers of regions and states reported on education, health, agriculture and production measures, and respective sectors.
Also present were SAC Vice Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, union ministers, union-level dignitaries and officials, together with the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, chief ministers from regions and states through video conferencing. — MNA/TTA

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STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received a delegation led by Mr Sholban Kara-Ool, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, at the Credentials Hall of the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
At the meeting, the two parties exchanged views on existing relations between the two countries, the ongoing progress in friendship and cooperation, exchange of visits by senior officials, the stance of Russia towards political changes in Myanmar among the international communities, and the standpoint of Myanmar towards political changes in the Russian Federation, preparations for free and fair elections and invitations to Russian observers at the time of elections, potential cooperation in the legal, religious, cultural and youth sectors, potential expansion of tourism and trade, enhancement of technological cooperation in manufacturing and agriculture, further collaboration in fertilizer production and farming industries, and promotion of sector-wise cooperation in addition to power and energy production.
After the meeting, the Senior General and the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
exchanged gifts and posed for the documentary photo. — MNA/KTZH

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar

Literature contributes to emergence of a prosperous society

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing underscored that youths have to read good literature of literati in order to enhance their capacity to build themselves as a reliable strength of the future nation.
A ceremony to award winners in the National Lifetime Award for Literary Achievement, National Literature Award and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest to mark the Diamond Jubilee National Literature Awarding for 2023 took place at Myanmar International Convention Centre I in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla.
The Senior General, his wife and attendees viewed round biographies of winners, photos, award winning books, other books and booklets and other literary booths.
The Senior General and attendees watched a video clip on song honouring the diamond jubilee literary award ceremony and a documentary to uplift prestige of the State and national.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General said that a total of 15 out of 1,050 entries from 19 genres were selected for the national literary awards whereas 30 entries out of 284 submitted manuscripts were awarded in 13 genres for the Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest for 2023.
He continued to say that six doyen literati were honoured as the National Lifetime Award winners for Literary Achievement for their excellent performance in the literary arena. He highlighted that fake news, hate speech and unaccredited information without ethics hinder peace and stability and development momentum of the State, disintegrating national solidarity and disturbing a goal of peace all the people aspire to.
He disclosed that the State Administration Council is shaping a peaceful and prosperous future of the State and citizens with the strength of literati.
Currently, the Senior General noted that the government is implementing the project of Sarso Beikman building in order to benefit literary scholars and literary arena in cooperation with the Indian government.
He noted that well-versed human resources are crucial in developing the Union based on democracy and federalism and restoring durable peace in shaping a future democratic nation.
Hence, he urged youths to read good literature of literati in order to enhance their capacity to build themselves as a reliable strength of the future nation.
The Senior General expressed his belief that knowledge and guidance from the literature will contribute a great deal to emergence of a prosperous society. He stressed that as doyen literati to hand down fine traditions of Myanmar’s literary strength and paying respects to monk literati and doyen literati in the Myanmar’s history, they have to hand down the fine traditions to new generation literary scholars in order to follow literary ethics and serve interests of the nationality and religion.
He emphasized that those new generations have to uplift prestige and integrity of the State and disseminate powerful literature to readers.
The Senior General and his wife presented medals, cash award and gifts to National Lifetime Award winners for Literary Achievement for 2023 Dr Min Tin Mon (Paragu Min Nanda), Dr Toe Hla, U Nyunt Swe (Maung Swe Thet), U Than Swe (Maung Than Swe-Dawei), Dr Kyaw Win (Professor of History Department-Retired), and U Nyunt Tin (Maung Nyein Thu-Gyobingauk) respectively. Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn presented gifts to mark the diamond jubilee celebration to the Senior General and his wife.
Council Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council members General Mya Tun Oo, Admiral Tin Aung San, General Maung Maung Aye, Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, General Nyo Saw, Union Ministers U Win Shein and U Maung Maung Ohn awarded winners in the national
literature award and Sarpay Beikman Manuscript Contest respectively.
National Lifetime Award winner for Literary Achievement Sayagyi U Kyaw Win (Professor of History Department-Retired) spoke words of appreciation. After the ceremony, the Senior General and his wife had lunch together with the winners, artistes and literati.— MNA/TTA

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Fully applying economics key to State’s economic growth

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stressed the need to analyze economic crises based on political and economic problems from the point of view of macroeconomics and political economics.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of economics education in Myanmar at Myanmar International Convention Centre II in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Speaking on the occasion, the Senior General noted that protectionism is prioritized to overcome challenges of geopolitics, geoeconomic tensions, outbreak of pandemics, impacts of natural disasters, trade and monetary problems, technological competitiveness and difficulties of energy security. He unveiled that the State Administration Council has been striving to overcome disturbances, hindrances and crises in the State economy through various ways and means since its establishment. He emphasized that priority is given to equal opportunities for the development of all sectors and employment opportunities in relevant areas for national races.

The Senior General pointed out that the capacity to fully apply economics plays a key role in the economic growth of the State.
He noted that emphasis must be placed on raising productivity, quality products and grasping market share for products of the country to increase income for the State by creating incentives for those who strive for the economic development of the nation.
He urged businesspersons, those serving in government organizations and non-government organizations, economists, leaders in the economic development of the nation and investors to actively implement objectives and the roadmap of the State. He called on economists to analyze how to tackle the State economy based on basic data of the nation and implement short and long-term plans for different regions.
The Senior General highlighted that only when Myanmar doubles its export volume will it contribute to the development of the nation. Hence, efforts must be made to boost production based on agriculture and livestock tasks. Moreover, it is necessary to improve the industries based on cotton, bamboo and rubber raw materials, he added. He underscored that as some 90 per cent of the State GDP depends on the production of private businesses, agro-based industry must be implemented in addition to the development of MSME businesses to raise export volume and reduce imports.
Under the leadership of veteran economists of Myanmar Sayagyi Dr Hla Myint, Dr Aye Hlaing, Dr Maung Shein and Dr Than Nyun in successive eras, the Senior General recounted that universities of economics have turned out 96,696 graduates and are giving training to 19,042 students within 100 years period.
Meanwhile, he explained that Universities of Distance Education have produced 170,930 graduates in economics. Universities in regions and states offer BA (Economics) courses to turn out human resources from an economic point of view.
At the ceremony, the Senior General and attendees watched a video clip on the 100th anniversary of Myanmar’s economics education.
Patron of the organizing committee Dr Than Nyun spoke words of appreciation while Chairman of the Leading Committee Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Dr Kan Zaw reported on holding the commemorative ceremony.
After the ceremony, the Senior General and party visited the exhibition to mark the centenary celebration of Myanmar’s economics education.
Concerning teaching economics education in Myanmar, the Economics Department was opened under the Social Science Faculty of the Yangon University in 1924. This year falls on the centenary of economics education coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Yangon University of Economics.
Also present at the ceremony were Joint Secretary General Ye Win Oo, council members, Union ministers, Union-level dignitaries, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, deputy ministers, officials and students. — MNA/TTA

Source- The Global New Light of Myanmar