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State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing unveils Naypyitaw State Polytechnic University signage yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing unveiled that Polytechnic University is an academic institution for students to take up theoretical and practical study in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, applied science, economics and management subjects not only in undergraduate courses but also in postgraduate courses to link with on-job training.

China has built the world’s largest high-speed railway network to address the people’s growing demand for convenient and comfortable travel. PHOTO: JIAO HONGTAO/XINHUA/FILE

China is considering a railway project connecting the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through Bolivia and Brazil, as discussed by Bolivian President Luis Arce and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Additionally, they explored cooperation in sectors such as finance, mining, and lithium production.

CHINA will assess the possibility of building a railway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, which will pass through Bolivia and Brazil, Bolivian President Luis Arce said.

Yamaha Motor, a leader in the motorcycle industry, is advancing its innovation to provide riders with more convenience, comfort, and safety. PHOTO: ANI

YAMAHA Motor, a leader in the motorcycle industry, is advancing its innovation to provide riders with more convenience, comfort, and safety.

Recently, the company introduced the Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT) system, a breakthrough that combines the functions of a clutch lever, shift pedal, and automated/manual transmission control into a single handlebar lever.

State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing addresses the State Administration Council meeting in Nay Pyi Taw

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing recounted that Chinese Pre­mier Mr Li Qiang actively sup­ports for the implementation of the Five-Point Roadmap of the State Administration Council as well as en­courages more efforts of Myanmar to initiate political stability of the country and political reform process.

Chairman of the State Adminis­tration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said so at the meeting of the SAC at the SAC Chair­man Office in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

G20 leaders reaffirm commitment to multilateralism

G20 leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to multilateralism and pledged to reform the global governance system, according to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders' Declaration released on Tuesday.

The leaders pledged to work for a reinvigorated and strengthened multilateral system, rooted in the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law, with renewed institutions and a reformed governance that is more representative and effective.

People are seen with Christmas lights in the city centre of Vienna, Austria on 15 November 2024. PHOTO: JOE KLAMAR / AFP

Vienna boosts Christmas lights to support struggling retailers amid economic downturn.

VIENNA will splash the cash on lighting up its famed Christmas markets to bring festive cheer to struggling retailers.

The Senior General and Buryatia Republic Chair from Russia views the stone inscription stupas at Buddha Park of the Maravijaya Buddha Image.

A ceremony to hold the hot-air balloon contest to mark the 2024 Tazaungdine lighting festival was held in conjunction with the awarding of the Mathoe lotus robe contest at the water fountain square in the precinct of Buddha Park of the Maravijaya Buddha Image in Dekkhinathiri Township of Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory yesterday evening.

Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a strategic partnership agreement in June. PHOTO: POOL/AFP/FILE

Putin ratified a treaty with North Korea promising mutual military assistance in case of attack.

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation to ratify a bilateral treaty with North Korea, which includes a promise of mutual military assistance if either country is attacked, state media reported.

Tass on Saturday reported Putin’s signing of the law on ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang.

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The Singha Classic 2024, a premier event on the All Thailand Golf Tour, took place from 7 to 10 November at the Royal Hills Golf Resort in Thailand. Myanmar’s professional golfer Kyaw Thet Oo earned the first runner-up position in this prestigious tournament. Kyaw Thet Oo completed the tournament with a six-under-par 274 strokes on an aggregation on four rounds for 70, 68, 69, and 67 strokes. He finished tied with Thai golfer Newport Laparojkit, who posted a six-under-par 274 strokes on an aggregation in four rounds.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Saturday. PHOTO: XINHUA

CHINESE President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Beijing on Saturday, expressing the readiness to work with the new Indonesian government to continue promoting self-improvement, solidarity and win-win cooperation among major developing countries. Prabowo is in China for a state visit at the invitation of Xi.