BTOS online system for border trade points   BTOS system has been installed at Muse 105 Mile Zone, the largest border trade zone in Myanmar, since early 2006 and used since the middle of February. After the success at the Muse 105 Mile Zone, the system has been extended to Myawaddy, Tachileik, Kawthaung, Lweje and Chin Shwe Hau border trade points from June 1. [ more + ] |
Four streams for IT professionals  To become a professional in the Information technology (IT) arena, students can choose one of the four major streams of profession, Managing Director U Win Htein Win of Gusto Company Limited told the Internet Journal. [ more + ] |
First Division League to begin soon  The fixtures of MFF First Division League for 2007-08 have been drawn up. The league matches will be played at Aung San Stadium and Thuwanna stadium beginning 21 July, one week after the final match of High Division Opening Cup. [ more + ] |
| Illicit rice mill to face legal actions Legal actions will be taken against rice mills that are operating without proper licence within this year, President of the Rice Millers Association U Tin Win announced at the 17th Annual General Meeting of the association held on June 29. [ more + ] |
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| AFF Women Football Training Course to open The AFF Women Football Training Course will be opened in Yangon during the Women's ASEAN Championship 2007 to be held from 6 to 15 September. [ more + ] |
| Korean government announces new system for migrant workers Korean government has abolished the Industrial Trainee System (ITS) and Employment Permit System (EPS) will take its place this year. Myanmar migrant workers who go to South Korea will enjoy more extensive benefits under the new system. [ more + ] |
A new technique emerged recently can help curb the theft of GSM mobile phones. BB5 Unlock, a new mobile application which can be downloaded into the handsets has the potential to play a key role in driving down the mobile phone theft. The software can alert the rightful owner of the phone when the SIM of a stolen handset is replaced with a new one, according to a technician from Mobile Fun Group. [ more + ]
The High Division Opening Cup Semi-finals to be played on 9 July  The semi-finalists have emerged after the last game of the second round group matches of High Division Opening Cup 2007-08 on 5 July. The Trade and Economy of group AA and the Defence Services of group BB reached the semi finals early with 6 points from two matches each. But the Municipal and the Transportation in group BB had to play the decider in the last group match as they tie with 3 points each. After an exciting match the Transportation won by 1-0 and qualified for the semi-finals.[ more + ] |
| Myanmar IT professionals migrating to Singapore The pace of the professionals from local IT companies going abroad to seek employment, particularly to Singapore, has quickened. [ more + ] |
Online Java programming exam still not well-known  Although many people are not aware of it, Java programming, a major computer programming language, can be tested online now, according to a local exam center. Some programmers have already been certified as SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) directly by the Sun Microsystems through the online exams. [ more + ] |
| Prevent soil erosion before reaching crisis Present time is the most opportune moment for the prevention and maintenance of soil erosion in Myanmar, which is an agricultural country, warned Dr Myo Aung Kyaw, an official from Myanmar Rice Merchants Association as well as an agriculturalist. [ more + ] |
| Used computer market will not vanish Despite a constant stream of computers and accessories with increasingly advanced technologies entering the market, refurbished computers and parts will never fade away into obscurity entirely, accordingly to some of the second-hand computer vendors. [ more + ] |
| Re-emergence of polio under control Polio virus, which has not been found in Myanmar since 2003, was rediscovered for the first time in Moungdaw region of Rakhine State on 15 March this year. [ more + ] |