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Voltage regulator sales brisk

WHILE sales of voltage regulators have increased this year, the market for electricity surge safeguards has remained flat, the owners of electrical supply shops told Myanmar Times last week. “Sales of regulators have increased by 30 per cent since last year because voltage levels are often low when the electricity comes back following shortages,” said Ko Myo Thant Tun, the sales manager of Nibban Electric and Electronics.

Thai-Myanmar trade set to rise 20 per cent

TRADE between Myanmar and Thailand is scheduled to increase in 2005 by at least 20 per cent beyond the more than US$1.9 billion reached in 2004, said Mr Matyawongse Amatyakul, the minister counselor (commercial) at the Thai Embassy in Yangon.

Govt signs energy deal with PTTEP

MYANMA Oil and Gas Enterprise has signed a production-sharing contract with Thailand’s PTTEP International Limited to explore for oil and gas off the coast of Myanmar.

Singapore port to hire more Myanmar workers in 2005

THE Port of Singapore Authority (PSA) has announced plans to hire more than 300 additional Myanmar labourers in 2005, said Mr Mohd Abdullah Sahib, the deputy manager of the PSA.

Bio-fertiliser use up in Mandalay Division

FARMERS in Mandalay Division have increased their reliance on bio-organic fertiliser as they have become more aware of the advantages of its use, said officials from the agricultural sector.

Citronella oil

THE country’s first citronella oil factory at Hlegu, about 30 miles north of Yangon, is expected to realize its full production capacity of 1.69 tons a day in September, said an official with the Myanma Agriculture Service.

Hotel company recruits for jobs in Oman

REPRESENTATIVES from Shangri-La International Hotel Management in July conducted personal interviews with more than 150 staff members at Traders Hotel in Yangon to recruit employees for the management company’s new hotel in Oman.

HOUSE OF THE WEEK

Cozy house near stadium and shopping

LOCATED near Yangon’s famous Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium 1 and a branch of the popular Super One supermarket chain, the Myanmar Times House of the Week is perfect for sports fans who also love to shop.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister visits Myanmar

A SPECIAL envoy of Thai Prime Minister Mr Thaksin Shinawatra visited Myanmar last week to reaffirm Bangkok’s commitment to strengthen cooperation with Yangon on a number of issues, including combating narcotics and human trafficking.

ASEAN agreements signed

MYANMAR joined fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in signing agreements to establish a new regional fund and to improve natural disaster management.

Rock ladies show Mandalay a good time

KYAW Kim Korea spa has opened at the corner of Pansodan and Bandoola Streets, promising to make young women look like their favourite Korean soap stars.

Myanmar’s first engineering and technology journal launched

MYANMAR’S first technology and engineering journal was launched on July 24. The weekly journal is the baby of the Myanmar Engineering Society and the e-Empire Media Group.

Changing children’s lives through tennis and love

MUKAY’S first solo exhibition at Azada Gallery was a childhood dream come true. But the dream almost escaped him.

Film offers hope to HIV sufferers

A FILM aimed at educating people about HIV and AIDS will soon be released in Myanmar under the title Hmyaw Lint Chint Myar Swar (With Much Hope).

ART AWARD

Myanmar Contemporary Art Awards 2004 Finalist

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An Int’l non-government organization seeks Agricultural Specialist for Tharbaung Township, Ayeyarwady Division.Job involves overall planning, organizing, implementing, and giving technical supports.

Salary commemorate with qualification & experience.

Interested candidates are requested to send application & CV to: HR, 16, Shin Saw Pu Road, Sanchaung, Yangon.

Last date of application: August 10th, 2005.

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