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17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw

honoured amidst joy and happiness of disciples

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hairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe
Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing on 25 January 2025 offered a congratulatory message to Sayadaw Bhaddanta Setthañanalankara, the 17th Tipitakadhara
Tipitakakovida title recipient in the 77th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination. The full text of the translated message is as follows: -

I respectfully submit this supplication

I have known that this year’s Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination is being held at Maha Pasana Cave, which is a prominent monument of the 6th
Buddhist Synod on Kaba Aye Hill in Yangon at the late of last year and in the early this year.
SEE PAGE 3

Panamei saltwater prawn

farming to be expanded
in Taninthayi Region to
boost exports
M
yanmar exports Panamei saltwa- aim to focus more on farming rather than
ter prawns annually, with 5,946.187 relying solely on marine capture.
tonnes exported by December in Moreover, as Myanmar annually im-
the 2024–2025 financial year, according to the ports prawn larvae and feed from Thailand,
Taninthayi Region Fisheries Federation. producers are trying to establish domestic
“To penetrate international markets, it hatcheries working with technical support of
is crucial to raise global awareness of Pan- the government. This effort aims to ensure
amei saltwater prawns. During the 2024-2025 long-term benefits for both the country and
monsoon season, the salinity levels in breed- local producers.
ing farms decreased, which slowed prawn In the Taninthayi Region, Panamei
growth and led to some disease outbreaks. white prawns are farmed on 2,217.56 acres
As a result, prawn farmers are planning to using the Good Aquaculture Practices
scale back production during the monsoon (GAqP) system in Dawei, Kyunsu, Palaw
season of 2025-2026 and increase farming and Kawthoung townships. Expansion is
during the summer months. With expanded also underway, with an additional 2,662.68
farming, export volumes are expected to acres in Thayetchaung Township of Dawei
rise. We also anticipate further growth in District, Myeik, Palaw and Kyunsu town-
international market demand,” said U Thet ships of Myeik District, Bokpyin Township of
Soe, Secretary of the Taninthayi Region Bokpyin District, and Kawthoung Township
Fisheries Federation. of Kawthoung District. Furthermore, Kyun-
Currently, prawns are exported to China su Township alone has seen an additional
in a boiled form and to Japan in a frozen 390.12 acres allocated for prawn farming.
This photo shows saltwater prawns, one of Myanmar’s exported items. PHOTO: KANU form. To increase export capacity, breeders — Nyein Thu (MNA)/KNN

Article NATIONAL PAGE 5 NATIONAL PAGE 7

Funfair Qualified
A Green Planet – India and festival applicants
market for for Thilawa
leading the way Chinese housing
New Year in apartments
By Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri progress in announced
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Government Promotes Political Dialogue to Counter Terrorism and Foster National Peace
A civilized society cannot fully accept resolving armed conflicts through terror attacks without political dialogue. Therefore, insurgents must be recognized as a com-
mon enemy, and the government will continue to work towards peace and stability, not only in Shan State (North) but across the entire nation.

(Excerpt from the speech on security conditions of the State delivered by Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of
Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing on 6 August 2024.)

National Objectives for 78th Anniversary

of Union Day 2025
1. To strive for the perpetual development of the Union through
the Union spirit, patriotic values, a sublime state of mind and
a genuine nationalist spirit.
2. To encourage collaborative efforts among all ethnic nation-
als to pursue dialogue for durable peace and to end armed
conflicts.
3. To collectively advance cooperation amongst all national
people, the government, and Tatmadaw to ensure stability
and the rule of law.
4. To enhance collaborative efforts to ensure nationwide sta-
bility and tranquillity, enabling the successful conduct of
multiparty general elections.
5. To promote balanced development across all regions and
states, as well as enhance health, education and job oppor-
tunities for ethnic nationals.

Mottos for 78th Union Day 2025

1. When all ethnic national brethren stand in unity, hand in
hand, the Union will firmly stand.
2. Drifting in one boat, on the same voyage we float; Bound
Morning fog in four regions, including together in communion, the heart of the Union.
3. United in heart and soul, Marching towards the Union’s goal.

Yangon; Travel warnings issued 4. Let’s build peace to achieve prosperity.

5. Strong in unity, Ethnic national brethren ensure the nation’s
strength.
METEOROLOGIST U Win Na-
ing said fog in the early morn-
ing is forecast in the southern
Ayeyawady Region, along
Yangon River and Bago River, Myanmar delegation led by Dy FM leaves for
and southern districts of the 4th Political Consultations meeting in Brazil
Yangon and Bago regions and
along Thanlwin River in Mon A Myanmar delegation led by U Lwin Oo, Deputy Ministry for
State. Travel by air and water Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, departed
should be cautious. from Yangon International Airport for the Federative Republic of
Low-level clouds will Brazil on the afternoon of 26 January to attend the 4th Political
happen within 2,000 metres Consultations meeting, to be held in Brasília, Brazil.
(6,500 feet) above the ground The Myanmar delegation was seen off by officials from the
in those areas on 26 January Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr Gustavo Rocha de Menezes,
from 4 am to 7 am, leading to Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Myanmar, at
foggy weather, he said. Fog in the Yangon International Airport. — MNA
the morning generally happens
in late January, early February
and early March, he said. Due
to low-level clouds and fogs, Gold Market Rate as of
visibility will decline, causing
dangerous travel by air and
26 January 2025
water, he warned. THE price of one tical (16.329325 grammes) of gold with density
A chance of a weak La of 19.25 grammes per cubic centimetre and above is K5,450,000,
A foggy weather is forecast on 26 January 2025.
Nina is 59 per cent from Feb- as established by the Mineral (Gold) Reference Price Determi-
ruary to April and a 60 per cent from March to May. Winter will feel the cold until early March nation Committee.
chance for a neutral climate be longer and the public will 2025. — MT/ZS
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Residents Urged to Prioritize Public Safety Amid Armed Terrorist Threats
ARMED terrorists have been launching attacks by using residential homes and administrative buildings in towns and villages as cover, where they have forcibly
settled. They aim to shield themselves from Tatmadaw counterattacks while also persuading temporarily displaced persons to return to their native areas and
recruiting new members. That enables terrorists to use civilians as human shields. Tatmadaw is committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the State and
will respond to these threats based on intelligence and prevailing conditions. Therefore, residents in areas where terrorists have taken control must prioritize
their safety and protect themselves from being exploited by these groups.

(Excerpt from guidance given by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
to Shan State cabinet members and state-level departmental officials on 3 September 2024)

17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient Sayadaw

honoured amidst joy and happiness of disciples
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As my aspiration, I humbly wish for the emergence of venerable monks who will achieve the esteemed titles of Tipitakadhara and Tipitakakovida titles in the Tip-
itakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination, which is one of the most prestigious and longest-running examinations, not only in Myanmar but also in the world.
Therefore, I eagerly awaited the final decision and announcement of the examination results from the Sayadaws of Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Com-
mittee. This year, the examinee Sayadaw successfully passed two profound and intricate treatises namely Yamaka and Pathana which are the two last treatises of
Abhidhamma Pitaka during the 77th examination. As a result, the examinee Sayadaw will receive the esteemed title of Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida, along with the
exam pass certificate, and a religious flag bearing the picture of honorary three-tier white umbrella with a yellow pivot. This brings an immeasurable sense of pride
and joy, akin to experiencing boundless delight.
According to information from the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture, the revered monk was born in Ywabugyi village, YeU Township, Sagaing Region. In
1361 Myanmar Era, he was ordained as a noble monk under the preceptor Venerable Bhaddanta Indacara of the Sawbwalay Monastery, located at 7th-mile in Mayangon
Township, Yangon Region. The revered monk has passed the Ganavacaka Samanekyaw, the Pariyatti Sasanalankara Samanekyaw, the Patiyatti Saddhammarekkhita
Samanekyaw, the Mingalabyuha Samanekyaw and the Pariyatti Sasanahita Samanekyaw titles. He also stood the first in the Pahtamagyi (senior Pariyatti exam) in
Yangon Region as well as the second in the entire nation in 1361 ME, then Sasanadhaja Dhammacariya, Nikayujjotaka Vinayadhara Dhammacariya, Nikayujjotaka
Atthavisarada Dighabhanaka, Nikayavuddhisamiti Vinayakovida, Nikayavuddhisamiti Dighanikayakovida, Pariyatti Sasanahita Vinayadhara, Pariyatti Sasanahita
Dighabhanaka, Monastery’s Examination for Maha Ganthavamsa Dighagama, Mahaganthavamsa Mula Abhidhammagama, Vinayavidu, Dighanikayavidu, Abhidham-
mavidu-1/2, Vinayadhara, Vinayakovida, Dighabhanaka, Dighanikayakovida, Mula Abhidhammika, and Mula Abhidhammakovida titles. In continuously making efforts,
the revered monk vigorously studied five Vinaya treatises, three Suttanta treatises and seven Abhidhamma treatises which are Tri Pitaka treatises starting from the
70th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination since 1379 ME. During the set period, the monk could orally recite relevant treatises and secured the Ab-
hidhammika title and Tipitakadhara title.
In the time of the State Administration Council this year, the Sayadaw passed complex and profound meanings in Atthakatha, Tika, Anutika, Yojana, Ganti, and
Nissaya which are modified texts of the curriculum in the 77th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination through the power of the faith, mindfulness, concen-
tration, and wisdom. As such, the Sayadaw would accept the Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title to be offered by the State. The venerable Sayadaw is lecturing religious
scriptures to the disciples, monks, and members of the Sangha for the preservation and propagation of the Pariyatti Sasana (the study of Buddha’s teachings). It is our
wish and prayer that these noble religious activities may continue to be carried out with good health and well-being. On this occasion, as Sayadaw has achieved the
prestigious title of Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida and now becomes the 17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaw, a great stalwart of the Buddhism, we express our
utmost joy and pride with deep reverence.

Min Aung Hlaing

Senior General
Chairman
State Administration Council

Congratulatory message sent by SAC Chairman Prime Minister of the Republic

of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri
Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing to 17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaw
A ceremony to offer a congratulatory message sent by The ceremony was attended by Union Minister
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime for Religious Affairs and Culture U Tin Oo Lwin, Yan-
Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Sen- gon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, the regional
ior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri minister, the director-general of the Religious Affairs
Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing to the Sayadaw who Department and officials.
is the 17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title recipient The Union Minister read out and offered a con-
took place at Tipitaka Maha Gandawin Nikaya Mon- gratulatory message sent by Chairman of the State
astery in Dagon Myothit (East) Township of Yangon Administration Council Prime Minister of the Republic
Region yesterday afternoon. of the Union of Myanmar Senior General Thadoe Maha
The Sayadaw has secured the title in the 77th Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung
Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Selection Examination. Hlaing to Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida title winner
Union Minister U Tin Oo Lwin offers the congratulatory Sayadaw Bhaddanta Setthañanalankara.The Union
message sent by the SAC Chairman Prime Minister to the Minister and the Chief Minister donated alms and cash
17th Tipitakadhara Tipitakakovida Sayadaw. for nine prerequisites to the Sayadaw. — MNA/TTA
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Yangon Zoo commemorates its 119th anniversary
THE opening ceremony of the a place of pride and a place to
119th anniversary of the Yangon preserve the natural ecosystem
Zoo was held on the morning of 25 and wild animals. He urged all to
January at the Yangon Zoological continue to maintain it at interna-
Gardens in Mingala Taungnyunt tional standards and maintain it
Township, Yangon Region. for many years to come.
The ceremony was attended He inspected the booths of
by Union Minister for Natural the exhibits in the Zoo, the stalls
Resources and Environmental and the beautification measures.
Conservation U Khin Maung Yi, In the afternoon, the Union
Yangon Region Minister for Natu- minister visited the Shwe Than-
ral Resources U Zaw Win, Yangon tha Hein Wood Finishing Facto-
Region Social Affairs Minister U ry in Dagon Seikkan Industrial
Htay Aung, Yangon Region Minis- Zone, Dagon Myothit (Seikkan)
ter for Ethnic Affairs U Saw Jacob Township and the Glorious Fam-
Htoo, departmental officials and ily Rattan Finishing Factory in
invitees. The Union minister first South Dagon Industrial Zone-II
cut the ribbon to open the 119th of Dagon Myothit (South) Town-
anniversary of the Yangon Zoo ship to inspect the processes of
and delivered a speech that the production from raw materials
Union Minister U Khin Maung Yi and officials cut the ribbon of the 119th anniversary of the Yangon Zoo opening
Yangon Zoo has now celebrat- to produce finished products. —
ceremony in Yangon on 25 January 2025.
ed its 119th anniversary and it is MNA/MKKS

Union Construction Minister discusses collaboration with

China on urban development
A Myanmar delegation, led by Foreign Affairs Department, the
Union Minister for Construction Urban Planning and Natural Re-
U Myo Thant, who is in Chong- sources Bureau, the Construc-
qing, People's Republic of China, tion Commission, and business
met with the Vice Mayor and owners.
officials of the Chongqing Mu- During the meeting, Mr
nicipal People's Government on Zhang Yongwu discussed the
21 January. geographical situation of China
During the meeting, the and Myanmar, economic and in-
Union Minister highlighted the frastructure cooperation, and ex-
75-year diplomatic relations changed views with the Chinese
between Myanmar and China, officials and entrepreneurs, as
discussed the Ministry of Con- well as the Myanmar entrepre-
struction's efforts in balanced neurs who attended.
urban-rural development under During their visit to Chong-
the National Spatial Develop- qing and Shenzhen, the Union
ment Framework Plan, including Minister and his team observed
the drafting and implementa- Union Minister for Construction U Myo Thant meets the Vice Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal People’s the construction and operation
tion of town plans and master Government on 21 January. of expressways, bridge construc-
plans for industrial zones, and tion sites, urban roads with trees
expressed interest in exploring expressed strong support for plans for the Myanmar delega- partment of the Chongqing Mu- and flowery plants, pedestrian
collaboration on urban develop- China-Myanmar friendship, em- tion to meet Chinese construc- nicipal People's Government and platforms, factories producing
ment and modern technologies phasizing the Chongqing Mu- tion investors and technology met with Mr Zhang Yongwu, the and distributing platform blocks,
for road and bridge construc- nicipal People's Government's companies, as well as explore Director-General of the Chong- and urban and housing construc-
tion. commitment to continued invest- Chongqing and its surroundings. qing Municipal Commission of tion project sites. They returned
Then, the Vice Mayor Mr ment in Myanmar, including the Afterwards, the Union Min- Commerce, as well as officials to Yangon via Guangzhou yester-
Jiang Duntao of Chongqing construction sector, and outlined ister visited the Commerce De- from the Chongqing Municipal day. — MNA/TH

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Funfair and festival market for Chinese New Year
in progress in Yangon
THE opening ceremony of the
funfair and festival market for
the Chinese New Year celebra-
tion, held yesterday evening on
the main road in Latha Town-
ship, Yangon, was inaugurated
by the chairman of the Kyauk-
tada District Administration
Body and officials from Chinese
temples, who cut the ribbon
and watched a performance
of traditional Chinese cultural
dances.
The Chinese New Year
market features a wide range
of cosmetics, consumer goods,
and foods, as well as tradition-
al lion and dragon dances,
song performances by famous
singers, boat rides, children’s
playgrounds, and photo op-
portunities. The market will
be held from 25 to 31 January,
Crowds are seen at the funfair and festival market for the Chinese New Year celebration in Latha Township in Yangon yesterday.
according to reports. — Ko Ko
Zaw-MNA/TH

Japanese UTA Contest Illegal goods and vehicles worth more than
2025 takes place in March K700 million seized nationwide
UNDER the supervision of the Illegal Trade Erad- Customs Department, various inspection teams
THE Japan Foundation in Yan- ary, and the avenue and other ication Steering Committee, efforts continue to made significant seizures. At Thilawa Port, equip-
gon will organize Japanese Uta information will be informed to effectively prevent and take legal action against ment worth K28.63 million lacking valid documen-
Contest 2025 jointly with Japan nominees exclusively. Judging illegal trade in accordance with the law. tation was confiscated. Similarly, at the Asia World
Embassy to Myanmar and My- criteria will be based on Joy- On 24 January, a combined team under control container checkpoint intermediate materials val-
anmar Association of Japan sound scores as well as pres- of the Taninthayi Region Illegal Trade Eradication ued at K81.8 million were seized. Likewise, three
Alumni in March. entation skill and expression Task Force conducted inspections near Sandawut vehicles transporting 13 types of equipment, two
Registrations are wel- skill. Requirements are- must Village, Myeik Township, seizing 5.825 tonnes of types of consumer goods and one type of food-
comed from 24 January and be Myanmar national living in illegal hardwood (estimated value at K582,520) and stuff worth K114.48 million were intercepted at
will be closed by 31 January. Myanmar and able to come to is processing legal action under the Forest Law. Ywathagyi Dry Port.
The singing contest is sched- compete in Yangon. On the same day, the Rakhine State Illegal In Shan State, inspections near the Malipakaw
uled on 2 March 2025 from 9:00 Contestants will have to Trade Eradication Task Force seized 20 barrels detour in Tachilek found five types of raw chemical
am to 12:00 pm in Yangon. submit their YouTube video of illegal diesel (approximately K20 million) near materials worth K103.69 million transported by
Only 100 early applicants link to https://forms.office. Inndin Village, Maungtaw Township. Legal action three Nissan Diesel trucks (approximately K115
will be eligible for preliminary com/r/XDOa7RjUVs. — MT/ZS is underway in line with the Petroleum and Petro- million). The total value of the seizure reached
contest. Contestants will need leum Products Law. K218.69 million, with action taken under customs
to create a video of a song out Similarly, the Sagaing Region Illegal Trade regulations.
of 50 listed Japanese songs Eradication Task Force seized three species of In Bago Region, inspection teams near the
with background music or in prohibited wildlife (estimated value at K8 million) Shwe Thanlwin Tollgate in Bago seized five types
a cappella, uploaded on own in Tinteik Ward, Sagaing, Sagaing Region on 24 of foodstuffs (valued at K5 million) transported in
YouTube account. The organ- January under the Conservation of Biodiversity a vehicle traveling from Myawady to Pyay. Legal
izing committee will nominate and Protected Area Law. On the same day, an un- proceedings are ongoing in compliance with rel-
videos and only 10 finalists are licensed Honda Vezel vehicle (estimated value of evant laws. One King Long bus worth K30 million
eligible to compete in the con- K18 million) was seized in Tagaung Ward, Sagaing carrying these illegal foodstuffs was also seized.
test and judging will be made under the Import and Export Law. Two unregistered vehicles worth K22 million were
on Japanese singing skill as Furthermore, an unlicensed Mitsubishi Canter confiscated in Toungoo District while 3.65 tonnes
well as presentation and ex- truck (estimated value at K20 million) was seized of teak, 0.074 tonne of hardwood and 4.95 tonnes of
pression. at the Yadanabon Bridge checkpoint on 25 Janu- other timber worth K2.58 million were also seized
Name list of ten finalists ary. The total value of seized goods and vehicles in Bago, Toungoo and Nyaunglebin districts.
will be announced on the em- is estimated at K46 million and legal proceedings On 24 and 25 January, illegal goods and un-
bassy’s official website and Japanese UTA Contest2025 are ongoing. registered vehicles worth more than K719 million
social media page on 24 Febru- “UTACON” 2025, Song List. On 25 January, under the management of the were seized in 26 cases. — MNA/KZL
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MRCS reviews Red Cross dissemination and communication
A discussion to review Red executives of the MRCS, chair-
Cross knowledge dissemina- persons and secretaries of the
tion and communication ac- Supervisory Committees of
tivities was jointly held by the Yangon and Mandalay regions,
Myanmar Red Cross Society as well as Mon, Kayin, Shan
(MRCS) and the International (South), and Rakhine states.
Committee of the Red Cross Also present were deputy
(ICRC) on 23-24 January at the secretaries-general, assistant
Summit Parkview Hotel in Da- secretaries-general, directors,
gon Township, Yangon Region, deputy directors, heads of de-
according to the MRCS. partments, and officials from
At the meeting, Professor the MRCS headquarters, along
Dr Myo Nyunt, President of with officials from the ICRC,
the MRCS, and Ms Bonny Foo, the International Federation
Cooperation Coordinator of the of Red Cross and Red Cres-
ICRC, delivered the opening cent Societies, the Danish Red
remarks. Cross, and the Finnish Red
This photo showcases attendees of the Red Cross knowledge dissemination and communication review The discussion was attend- Cross. — ASH/TH
meeting held on 23-24 January at Summit Parkview Hotel, Yangon. ed by full-time and part-time

Twelve awards earmarked for 2024

Myanmar Academy Awards
Myanmar Daily Weather Report
THE Myanmar Academy
(Issued at 7:00 pm Sunday 26 January 2025) Awards for 2024 are set to
present 12 awards, with fi-
BAY INFERENCE: Weather is partly cloudy to cloudy over nal preparations currently
the South Andaman Sea and South Bay and a few cloud underway. According to U
over the North Andaman Sea and elsewhere over the Bay Zaw Myint Oo, Chair of the
of Bengal. Myanmar Academy Awards
Assessment Board, the eval-
FORECAST VALID UNTIL NOON OF THE 27 January uation process for the final
2025: Weather will be partly cloudy in Upper Sagaing and 18 shortlisted films has been
Taninthayi regions and Kachin, Kayin, Mon and (Northern completed.
and Eastern) Shan states and generally fair in the remaining The award ceremony is
regions and states. scheduled to take place on
9 February 2025 in Nay Pyi
STATE OF THE SEA: Sea will be slight to moderate in Taw. This year’s assessment
Myanmar waters. Wave height will be about 4-7 feet off and process reviewed a total of 49 U Zaw Myint Oo, Chair of the Myanmar Academy Awards Assessment
along Myanmar Coasts. films, with 18 being shortlist- Board.
ed for detailed assessment.
OUTLOOK FOR SUBSEQUENT TWO DAYS: Likelihood From this selection, 12 awards Awards,” said U Zaw Myint Oo. Kya Thu Mya, Eikmet Karyan,
of isolated light rain in Kachin State. will be presented to honour The 18 shortlisted films in- Tein Pachi, and Metta.
outstanding achievements in clude Bodaw Kin, Chitthu Thitha The Myanmar Academy
FORECAST FOR NAY PYI TAW AND NEIGHBOURING Myanmar’s film industry. Pann Tabwint Phyit Kae Hlyin, Awards 2023 ceremony was held
AREA FOR 27 January 2025: Generally fair weather. “Our evaluation process Asoe Maya Anatta, Youkkya Kau- on 3 February 2024 at the Myan-
has concluded. In the first ng Ataung Hnahse, Thanyawzin mar International Convention
FORECAST FOR YANGON AND NEIGHBOURING AREA phase, we reviewed all 49 Twaytha Kyihsandwe Phyit Kae Centre-1 (MICC-1) in Nay Pyi
FOR 27 January 2025: Generally fair weather. films, narrowing the selection Yin, Takote Taya, Phone Shwe, Taw. Artistes and professionals
to 18 finalists. Each of these 18 Mi Tin Sein, Noh Htamin, Seik awarded at the ceremony re-
FORECAST FOR MANDALAY AND NEIGHBOURING films was then meticulously Ka Kyoe, Mee, Ayet Setsone ceived gold brooches. — ASH/
AREA FOR 27 January 2025: Generally fair weather. – DMH evaluated and we are now pre- Anann, Thabin Thel Mya Hninsi, KZL
pared to present 12 Academy Hnaung, Ma Yae Ayeke Thwar

Myawady orders most ginger from Naungtaya

MYAWADY made the most orders for ginger from Naung- of new ginger is K 2,000. Sales are good, and we send it improve a little in the coming months. Its season nearly
taya in the southern Shan State, according to the ginger to Mandalay, Yangon, and Myawady. Myawady ordered ends. If it goes up, it can be around K 3,100-3,200 from
market in the town. more. The selling price has not increased. Ginger season K 2,800 a viss. Not very much,” he said. Ginger farmers
Yangon, Mandalay, and Myawady are making ginger nearly ends,” said a ginger trader in Naungtaya. said that the price they sold to the warehouses in last
orders, and Myawady tops among them. Ginger’s price may rise slightly in the coming months October fell slightly, and they are relying more on the local
“The price of old ginger is K 2,800 per viss, and that as its season nearly ends. “I think the price of ginger will market due to the low export. — Thit Taw/ZN
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Over 240,000 international visitors, Myanmar wins
two awards at
1.9 million domestic tourists visit ASEAN Tourism
Yangon in 2024 Forum 2025
FROM January to December 2024, over MYANMAR won two awards at the ASE-
240,000 international visitors and ap- AN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 held in
proximately 1.9 million domestic tour- Johor, Malaysia in January, the Shan
ists travelled to destinations across State Government said.
Yangon Region, according to U Aung Myanmar entered three categories
Thet Htun, Deputy Director of the Yan- in the competition: Community-Based
gon Region Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (CBT) in Seekyain Village, Pin-
Tourism. daya Township, Jasmine Spa at Jasmine
Most international visitors, primar- Taunggyi Hotel and the Public Toilet at
ily from China, Thailand, and South Culamuni Pagoda, Taunggyi Township.
Korea, arrived via air through Yangon The two awards received were the
International Airport, holding various ASEAN Community-Based Tourism
types of visas. U Aung Thet Htun stated, Award and the ASEAN Public Toilet
“In 2024, Yangon Region received over Award.
240,000 international tourists, with the The Shan State Directorate of Hotels
majority arriving by air. Visitors from and Tourism in Taunggyi selected the
China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, businesses that most closely conformed
India, Vietnam, the United States, Chi- to ASEAN standards for submission and
nese (Taipei), and Singapore contrib- announced two awards on 20 January.
uted to the largest numbers”. Sule Pagoda in Yangon Region that most of the foreign and domestic travellers frequent. They can attend the ceremony at their
Regarding domestic tourism, over own expense, or the Ministry of Hotels
600,000 tourists arrived in Yangon by air, U Aung Thet Htun noted, “Among collaboration is ongoing among the and Tourism delegation will receive and
primarily as returnees to the region. these figures are domestic tourists Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, the send the awards to Shan State, it said.
Moreover, around 1.9 million domestic departing Yangon for other states and Yangon Region Government, the My- At the ATF -2024 in Vientiane, Laos,
tourists entered Yangon via various regions”. anmar Tourism Federation, the Yangon the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards
modes of transport, including rail, road, To further develop the hotels and Zone Hoteliers Association, and other were presented, with Myanmar winning
and air, during the year. tourism sector in Yangon Region, relevant organizations. — ASH/KNN five ASEAN Green Hotel Awards, three
ASEAN MICE Venue Standard Awards
(Meeting Room), two ASEAN MICE Ven-
ue Standard Award (Exhibition Venue),

Qualified applicants for Thilawa housing three ASEAN MICE Venue Standard
Award (Event Venue), one ASEAN Sus-

apartments announced tainable Tourism Award and ASEAN

Clean Tourist City Award for Kengtung
and Pathein. — Htun Htun/ZN

THE Department of Urban and Housing with low-interest home loans. January 2024. Out of them, 88 applicants
Development declared qualified appli- There are 1,891 persons who have on top of the registration list of the Con-
cants who are entitled to draw lots for
purchasing 88 apartment units of the
deposited K3 million at the CHID Bank
and 393 of them submitted applications
struction, Housing and Infrastructure Daily
Development Bank (CHID) are allowed
Thilawa affordable housing complex to purchase the units between 20 and 24 to draw lots. newspapers
Drawing lots will take place
on 28 January 2025 at the DUHD in available online
Botahtaung Township. The applicants
or their authorized representatives can For those who would like to read
attend the event to draw lots. The repre- the Myanma Alinn, the Kyemon
sentative must provide an authorization and the Global New Light of
letter and identification of the applicant Myanmar, published daily by the
entitled to draw lots. All the attendees Ministry of Information, please
must present the citizenship scrutiny visit www.moi.gov.mm/mal, www.
card and arrive on time at 9:30 am. moi.gov.mm/km, www.moi.gov.
mm/nlm and www.gnlm.com.
Those prospective buyers will re-
mm/e-paper.
ceive a notification letter to review the
bank loan amount. They can still take News and Periodicals Enterprise
it out by 7 February. They must contact
the CHID Bank to proceed with the loan
before 11 February. Failure to do so will
lose the chance to buy the apartment
Thilawa low-cost housing flats.
units. — NN/KK
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Avoid fake news, C A Green Planet – India leading the way

LIMATE Change is a presidency of the G20 also saw in climate action is not determined
defining challenge of our the launch of the Resource Effi- by wealth but by vision and re-

misinformation and
times but as the world ciency Circular Economy Industry solve.
hurtles toward an escalating cli- Coalition (RECEIC), an initiative In a world where trust in mul-
mate crisis, India is stepping into with 39 founding member compa- tilateralism is eroding, India’s abil-
By Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri

hate speech
a global leadership role to tackle nies aimed at reducing resource ity to bring diverse stakeholders
climate change. Armed with a extraction and waste. This focus together offers a model for a coop-
combination of ambition, innova- largest country in terms of popu- India is well on its way to not confined to domestic achieve- a champion of equitable energy security. on circular economies is comple- erative, equitable, and sustainable
tion, and soft power diplomacy, lation, comprising around 18 per meeting these goals. Between 2005 ments. The country has harnessed transitions. The Leadership Group for mented by domestic efforts such future. As the sun rises on a new

F
AKE news, misinformation, and hate speech on social media the country has not only set bold cent of the global population. It is and 2020, India reduced its emis- its soft power to create and lead Similarly, the Coalition for Industry Transition (LeadIT), as a green credits programme, chapter in global climate action,
pose serious risks to society. While social media can be a climate commitments but has also also the fifth-largest economy in sion intensity of GDP by 36 per global coalitions addressing crit- Disaster Resilient Infrastruc- co-founded in 2019, is yet another right-to-repair initiatives, and up- India is lighting the way. It is not
powerful tool for positive engagement, its misuse has led to delivered on them, emerging as the world, on its way to becoming cent, demonstrating a rare abil- ical aspects of climate resilience, ture (CDRI), initiated in 2019, ad- initiative aimed at decarbonising dated eco-mark regulations. merely a participant in the global
harmful consequences, especially when users fail to differentiate a credible leader on the global the third-largest economy by 2030. ity to decouple economic growth energy transition, and sustainabil- dresses the growing vulnerability hard-to-abate industrial sectors. climate dialogue – it is shaping its
between reliable and unreliable information. stage. India’s efforts, grounded Yet, India accounts for only 3.4 per from greenhouse gas emissions. ity. These initiatives, often operat- of infrastructure to climate risks. Its 37 members, including coun- A Blueprint for Global South trajectory. This is leadership by
These issues are widespread globally. Fake news, misinfor- in both action and equity, stand cent of cumulative emissions. More than 46 per cent of India’s ing outside formal UNFCCC ne- With 41 member countries and tries and corporations, work col- Leadership inspiration.
mation, and hate speech are like a disease spreading across social as a compelling narrative of how India’s climate commitments installed electricity generation gotiations, amplify India’s efforts seven organisations, it promotes laboratively to achieve net-zero India unites countries around
media platforms, causing confusion and destabilizing societies. developing countries can balance are ambitious and measurable, capacity comes from non-fossil to foster collaborative solutions. resilience through practical solu- emissions in industries like steel shared goals to deliver actiona- Ambassador Manjeev Singh
Unfortunately, it is often difficult to identify false information, climate responsibility with eco- providing a benchmark for others fuel sources, with renewable en- The International Solar Alli- tions – a crucial agenda in an era and cement by 2050. ble frameworks addressing re- Puri, Former Ambassador
as some individuals intentionally spread it to incite division and nomic growth. to follow. In 2021, Prime Minister ergy capacity – including large ance (ISA), launched by India in of frequent and devastating cli- India’s Mission LiFE (Life- al-world challenges. By champi- of India to the EU & Lead
unrest. The key to combating Narendra Modi announced a five- hydropower – reaching 203.22 GW. 2015, exemplifies this leadership. mate-induced disasters. style for Environment) further oning inclusive alliances, India Negotiator at UNFCCC;
this “disease” is developing Climate Commitments and point action plan, or Pancham- Forest and tree cover now span By uniting 104 member countries In 2023, during its G20 presi- underscores its commitment to empowers developing countries Distinguished Fellow, The
Ultimately, it is the ability to critically analyze Credibility rit, at the UNFCCC meeting in 25.17 per cent of India’s land, with and 16 signatory countries, pri- dency, India launched the Global behavioural change at both in- to participate as equal partners in Energy and Resources
the news and discern fact from At 2 tonnes, India’s per-cap- Glasgow. This included a pledge an additional carbon sink of 2.29 marily in the Global South, the Biofuels Alliance (GBA) to accel- dividual and community levels. the global climate dialogue. Institute, New Delhi)
essential for social fiction. ita carbon footprint is the lowest to achieve net-zero emissions by billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent ISA seeks to make solar energy erate the global adoption of biofu- By encouraging sustainable con- With countries in the Global
media users to In Myanmar, the number among G20 countries, and the In- 2070, install 500 GW of non-fossil created between 2005 and 2021. a central solution for sustainable els. With 24 member countries and sumption and production prac- South disproportionately bearing Shailly Kedia (Senior Fellow
carefully evaluate of social media users grew ternational Finance Corporation fuel capacity by 2030, and ensure development. Its focus on reduc- 12 international organizations, tices, India is not only addressing the brunt of climate impacts de- and Associate Director,
the information they from seven million in 2015 to (IFC) has recognised India as the that 50 per cent of India’s ener- Soft Power Diplomacy: Build- ing dependence on fossil fuels the GBA champions sustainable emissions but also promoting a spite contributing minimally to The Energy and Resources
encounter. By doing 21 million by 2020. This expan- only G20 economy aligned with gy needs come from renewable ing Global Alliances and promoting technology trans- energy alternatives that reduce shift in global attitudes toward en- global emissions, India’s efforts Institute, New Delhi)
sion has been accompanied by the 2°C target. India is the world’s sources by the same year. India’s climate leadership is fer has cemented India’s role as emissions while bolstering energy vironmental stewardship. India’s also demonstrate that leadership
so, they can help a rise in the spread of misin-
protect the unity of formation, which has fueled
the nation and prevent political instability and ethnic
further social unrest.
Everyone must work
and religious tensions. Social
media has become a tool for
those seeking to manipulate
Immune cells found to boost cancer treatment
together to ensure
that the true interests
of society are upheld,
public opinion, causing fear
and hatred among different
groups. The lack of critical
in acute myeloid leukemia: Study
promoting peaceful thinking exacerbates these
problems, as people are easily The study utilized DIISCO, a machine learning approach, to analyze the interactions between immune cells in the
and respectful
relations among all
influenced by biased or false leukemia bone marrow microenvironment. This method helped identify key cellular interactions that may ex-
information.
citizens. Consequently, One major issue is that plain why some patients respond better to immunotherapy.
all people can enjoy many social media users in
and confirm the fruits Myanmar struggle to assess
A
research team from Co- of six months. At that stage, the ally, the study shows that patients The study’s findings can effective treatments guided by in-
lumbia Engineering and only hope for remission is through with a healthier, more active and
of correct and accurate the credibility of news sources.
They often fail to verify the the Irving Institute for immunotherapy. diverse immune environment in
lead to new intervention options
such as improving the immune
novative machine learning tools.”
“Seeing our findings validated
news and information origin of data or check wheth- Cancer Dynamics achieved a Led by Elham Azizi, associate the bone marrow are better able environment before starting the through functional experiments is
through prestigious er information is biased. As a significant finding in cancer im- professor of biomedical engineer- to support these cells and their standard DLI treatment and ex- incredibly exciting and offers real
news agencies and result, incorrect news spreads munotherapy. ing at Columbia Engineering, the cancer-fighting abilities. ploring combinations of immuno- hope for improving cancer immu-
broadcasting units. quickly, and its toxic effects The team discovered a unique research explores how coordinat- Utilizing the team’s propri- therapies. This will help patients notherapy,” said Cameron Park,
harm society. This lack of anal- population of immune cells that is ed immune networks in leukemia etary computational DIISCO ap- who don’t typically respond well a PhD student in the Azizi lab,
ysis leads to harmful conse- important to the successful treat- bone marrow microenvironments proach, the researchers discov- to find a personalized option that who co-led this study with Katie
quences for both news distributors and consumers. ment of relapsed acute myeloid influence responses to cellular ered key interactions between the works for them. Maurer at the Catherine Wu Lab
To combat the spread of fake news, misinformation, and hate leukemia (AML). This investiga- therapy, raising the question: why unique T cell population and other “This research exemplifies at Dana Farber-Cancer Institute.
speech, it is crucial for everyone to approach social media with tion was done in partnership with do some patients benefit from immune cells may lead to patient the power of combining compu- Park was also a co-developer of
caution. Users should avoid blindly accepting or sharing informa- the Dana Farber Cancer Institute immunotherapy while others do remission. They also traced these tational and experimental meth- the DIISCO algorithm.
tion, especially if it seems designed to provoke anger or division. (DFCI). not? The current treatment for T cells back to the donor prod- ods through close collaboration In this particular research’s
Unscrupulous individuals use these tactics to manipulate the public AML, which affects four out relapsed AML, donor lymphocyte uct. However, it was discovered to answer complex biological future, the team plans to explore
for their own benefit, often leading to instability and conflict. When of 100,000 patients in the US every infusion (DLI)–a therapy involving that the donor’s immune cell questions and uncover unexpect- interventions that enhance the
users fall for these tactics, they contribute to a cycle of harm and year, according to the National donor immune cells–has a 5-year composition has little to no effect ed insights,” said Azizi, who is a effectiveness of DLI while fo-
suffering. Cancer Institute, is a type of can- survival rate of only 24 per cent, on the patient’s success. In fact, member of the Irving Institute for cusing on modulating the tumor
Ultimately, it is essential for social media users to carefully cer that first attacks the bone mar- according to research conducted the success of this treatment is Cancer Dynamics, the Herbert Ir- microenvironment. Although ex-
evaluate the information they encounter. By doing so, they can help row before moving to infect the by Pfizer. determined by the patient’s im- ving Comprehensive Cancer Cen- citing, much more work has to be
protect the unity of the nation and prevent further social unrest. blood. The current treatment plan This new study finds that a mune environment. DIISCO is a tre, and Columbia’s Data Science done before the team can head
Everyone must work together to ensure that the true interests of includes targeted chemotherapy unique population of T cells found machine learning method used Institute. “Our findings not only to clinical trials with the hope of
society are upheld, promoting peaceful and respectful relations followed by a stem cell transplant. in patients who are responding to analyze how cell interactions shed light on mechanisms under- improving outcomes for patients
among all citizens. Consequently, all people can enjoy and confirm Unfortunately, up to 40 per cent of to DLI might be the key. These change over time with a focus on lying successful immunotherapy with relapsed AML.
the fruits of correct and accurate news and information through Columbia Engineering team discovers key immune cells crucial for successful immunotherapy in relapsed acute these patients relapse after trans- cells fight leukemia by boosting cancer and immune cells profiled response in leukemia, but also SOURCE: ANI
prestigious news agencies and broadcasting units. myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment. ILLUSTRATION: CONCEPT ART plant and have a median survival the immune response. Addition- in clinical specimens. provide a roadmap for developing
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US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns

In 2023, wind power provided around 10% of US electricity, slightly above the world average
of 7.8%. Trump’s policies favor oil and gas over wind energy.
THE United States is falling be- revolution,” he added.
hind the European Union in the About 10 per cent of the
rollout of wind power and risks United States’ electricity came
being overtaken by China, a think from wind power in 2023, or just
tank said Thursday, days after above the world average of 7.8
Trump announced a crackdown per cent. Trump has favoured oil
on new wind projects. and gas over wind power.
Shortly after his inaugura- Trump also declared Mon-
tion on Monday, Donald Trump day a national energy emergency
signed an executive order paus- to significantly expand oil and
ing the development of new wind gas drilling in United States af-
energy projects, following up on ter pledging in his inauguration
a campaign promise to no longer speech that we will “Drill, baby,
fund the sector. drill!”.
“The United States is di- China is currently right be-
verging from global trends on hind the United States, with nine
wind power,” said Dave Jones, percent of its power coming from
a director at climate think tank wind farms in 2023.
Ember. But Beijing is speeding up
“Major economies are the building of wind turbines,
embracing wind as a source setting up China “to overtake
of cheap, clean electricity. The the Unites States in the coming
United States risks being left years” according to Ember. —
Trump has favoured oil and gas over wind power. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
behind in the clean industrial AFP

Spain govt to cover full cost of OpenAI unveils

repairing flood-damaged buildings ‘Operator’ agent
SPAIN’S central government will cover schools, 58 libraries, 55 sports centres,
that handles
the full cost of rebuilding schools, librar-
ies and other municipal buildings dam-
40 day centres, 16 markets and many
more damaged buildings,” the Socialist web tasks
aged in last year’s deadly floods, Prime prime minister said.
Minister Pedro Sanchez said Thursday. “The media spotlight may have OPENAI on Thursday introduced an
The central government had ini- shifted to other issues, but as we said artificial intelligence programme called
tially said it would cover 50 per cent of from the beginning of this crisis, the “Operator” that can tend to online tasks
the estimated cost of 1.7 billion euros government of Spain will not look away such as ordering items or filling out
($1.8 billion). But it will now pay 100 per from Valencia,” he added. The central forms. The AI’s capabilities open up new
cent, Sanchez said after meeting mayors government will also pick up the full Operator can look up web pages and engagement opportunities for businesses
from the hardest-hit municipalities in the 500-million-euro tab to repair the dam- interact with them by typing, clicking, by automating common online actions.
eastern region of Valencia. age done to water treatment, supply and or scrolling the way a person might, ILLUSTRATION: CONCEPT ART
“We are talking about 100 adminis- sanitation infrastructure by the floods, according to OpenAI.
trative centres, more or less 45 nursery Sanchez said. — AFP “Operator can be asked to handle agent capabilities with the launch of
a wide variety of repetitive browser Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial
tasks such as filling out forms, ordering intelligence model to date.
groceries, and even creating memes,” AI race rival Anthropic two months
OpenAI said in an online post. earlier added a “computer use” feature
“The ability to use the same inter- to its Claude frontier AI model in an
faces and tools that humans interact experimental public beta phase.
with on a daily basis broadens the util- “Developers can direct Claude to
ity of AI, helping people save time on use computers the way people do—by
everyday tasks while opening up new en- looking at a screen, moving a cursor,
gagement opportunities for businesses.” clicking buttons, and typing text,” An-
An AI “agent,” the latest Silicon thropic said in a post at the time, cau-
Valley trend, is a digital helper that is tioning that it was a work in progress.
supposed to sense surroundings, make OpenAI described Operator as one
decisions, and take actions to achieve of its first AI agents capable of doing
Residents walk past piled-up cars following deadly floods in specific goals. work for people independently, designed
Valencia’s De La Torre neighbourhood. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Google in December announced to complete tasks it is given. — AFP
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WORLD

Fired IT worker partly Sticking with tradition: Vietnam’s

shuts down British Museum glutinous 12-hour Tet cake
THE British Museum said it
had closed a number of exhibits
erlands, the Drents Museum
in Assen said it was closed for
She values the process, as it preserves the Tet atmosphere and
after a fired IT contractor “shut the weekend after robbers used connects her to the cultural significance of the holiday, even
down” some of its systems, in
one of several unrelated inci-
explosives to break in and steal
three antique bracelets and a
though ready-made versions are available.
dents targeting European mu- gold helmet.
seums on Saturday. Police were alerted to an
The London venue, one of explosion early Saturday, with
the UK capital’s biggest tourist the thieves stealing the golden
draws and best known for hous- helmet of Cotofenesti, dating
ing the Rosetta Stone and the from the mid-fifth century BC,
Parthenon Marbles, said police the museum said on its website.
had arrested the suspect. The helmet — the centre-
“An IT contractor who was piece of a temporary exhibition
dismissed last week trespassed — was on loan from Romania’s
into the museum and shut down National History Museum in
several of our systems,” a mu- Bucharest.
seum spokesman said. And in Paris, the world-fa-
“We are working hard to mous Orsay Museum was
get the museum back to being forced to disable its own tick-
fully operational but with re- eting system for several hours
gret our temporary exhibitions Friday after falling victim to
have been closed today and will a fraudulent scheme involving
remain so over the weekend.” “mirror sites”, it told AFP Sat-
Banh chung rice cakes are a traditional Vietnamese delicacy for Lunar New Year, or Tet. NHAC NGUYEN /
Meanwhile in the Neth- urday. — AFP AFP

EXHAUSTED after 12 hours be boiled for 12 hours over a of years ago by a Vietnamese
of cooking, Nguyen Thi Thuy wood fire — almost every year prince who wanted to impress
Hong gently unpeels the last of for the last four decades. his father in a bid for the throne.
five leaves encasing a squishy, “We can buy ready-made Impressed by his son’s re-
sticky rice cake known as “banh banh chung but it doesn’t create spect and the cake’s flavor, the
chung” — a Lunar New Year that Tet atmosphere,” she said, king passed down his crown. In
delicacy in Vietnam. explaining she enjoyed the pro- Vietnam, banh chung cakes are
The wrapped cakes of gluti- cess of cleaning leaves, soaking offered to ancestors at family
nous rice, green beans and pork rice and pre-cooking beans in altars, honoring Confucian tra-
belly have for centuries been the very early morning. ditions. While many no longer
one of several dishes prepared “It keeps me busy, and it’s make them from scratch, el-
in a frenzy at home specially for tiring, but I still love making the ders typically maintain the tra-
Tet, the Vietnamese New Year cake myself.” dition. However, Nguyen Dao
which begins on Wednesday. According to an oft-told Anh Khoi, 23, worries about
The British Museum houses treasures such as the Rosetta Stone. Hong, 55, has laboured legend, the banh chung recipe preserving it amidst modern
PHOTO: AFP over the dish — which must was first prepared thousands challenges. — AFP

Rubbish roads: Nepal explores

paving with plastic
IN Nepal’s Pokhara, cars drive opportunity for young Nepali twice as long as traditional
over roads constructed using entrepreneurs like Bimal Bas- roads.
discarded plastic, an innovative tola, founder of Green Road The initiative aligns with
solution to the country’s grow- Waste Management, who found global efforts, as neighboring
ing plastic waste problem. With a way to use low-value plastics India has been paving plastic
urban areas generating around as a raw material in road con- roads since the early 2000s,
5,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, struction. and countries like Bhutan and
of which 13 per cent is plastic, The method, which involves Bangladesh are following suit.
much of it ends up in landfills. shredding plastic waste and us- Despite initial success, with This road in Pokhara was built with recycled plastic waste.
High-value plastics like bot- ing it to coat road aggregates about 10 small-scale projects PHOTO: AFP
tles are recycled, but low-value before adding bitumen, has completed, Bastola stresses the
plastics, such as multi-layered been proven to make roads need for government-led pro- such as potential microplastic practical solution to both waste
packaging, often go unutilized. more durable, with studies jects to scale up. While some en- release, experts like Bhushan management and infrastruc-
This challenge presented an showing plastic roads can last vironmental concerns remain, Tuladhar see plastic roads as a ture needs in Nepal. — AFP
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China’s foreign investment, cooperation remain

stable in 2024: official
Investments in ASEAN countries rose
by 12.6%. Key sectors driving growth
included leasing, business services,
manufacturing, and wholesale/retail.
CHINA’S foreign investment and of China’s foreign contracted
cooperation saw steady growth projects totaled US$165.97 bil-
in 2024, an official with the Min- lion in 2024, an increase of 3.1
istry of Commerce (MOC) said per cent year on year, the official
Sunday. said.
The country’s non-financial In 2024, the number of work-
outbound direct investment rose ers dispatched abroad reached
10.5 per cent year on year to US$ 409,000, a 17.9 per cent increase
143.85 billion last year, with in- year on year, with a total of
vestments in the Association of 594,000 Chinese workers em-
Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- ployed overseas by the end of
AN) countries increasing by 12.6 the year.
per cent year on year, according Non-financial investment
to the official. in countries along the Belt and
Investments in leasing, busi- Road increased by 5.4 per cent
An aerial drone photo shows vehicles to be exported at ness services, manufacturing, year on year to US$33.69 billion
Yantai Port in east China’s Shandong Province, 2 January
and wholesale and retail sectors last year, MOC data showed. —
2025. PHOTO: TANG KE/XINHUA/FILE
drove the growth. The turnover Xinhua

India, Indonesia mutual funds industry UK to make case to Trump against

collaborate to share best practices whisky tariff: finance minister
INDIA and Indonesia’s mutual funds industry have signed an MoU
to enhance bilateral financial and economic best practices through last year threatened to intro-
cooperation. duce blanket customs duties,
A delegation of 12 top CEOs from Indonesia’s mutual fund industry which could include Britain.
accompanied the Indonesian President on his state visit to India. The “I recognise President
MoU was signed on Saturday evening in the presence of India’s G20 Trump’s concern about coun-
Sherpa and Former CEO of Niti Ayog, Amitabh Kant. tries that run large and per-
As per the scope of the MoU, this partnership is set to strengthen sistent surpluses with the US.
the mutual fund sectors in both countries, enrich industry standards, But the UK is not one of those
and promote investor education and financial literacy, paving the way countries,” Reeves said at the
for a more dynamic, transparent, and globally integrated mutual fund forum in Davos, Switzerland.
ecosystem. — ANI “We’re not part of the prob-
lem that President Trump and

Mexican president says no upcoming the new administration are try-

ing to address and we’ll make
trade war with US Whisky is an important part of the Scottish economy. PHOTO: AFP that case,” she said.
Reeves was hopeful that
MEXICAN President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that there is no BRITAIN will make the case to strive to avoid a similar situ- trade ties between London and
trade war on the horizon with the United States, after US President US President Donald Trump ation. Washington could be even bet-
Donald Trump’s conciliatory remarks on trade with Mexico the day that Scotch whisky and other “I know that President ter than during his first presi-
before. goods should be spared from Trump is very proud of his Scot- dential mandate.
“I do not see a trade war. The US president spoke differently any tariffs by the new admin- tish roots and Scotch whisky Asked if there would be
about Mexico yesterday,” Sheinbaum told a daily press conference. istration, UK finance minister is obviously a really important opportunities to increase
Responding to questions at the World Economic Forum on Rachel Reeves said Thursday. part of the Scottish economy. trade again, she said: “Trade
Thursday, Trump said: “We’re dealing with Mexico, I think, very well. During Trump’s first term, And so we’ll make that case between our two countries
We just want to be treated fairly.” Trump has threatened to impose his tariffs in 2019 against the very strongly,” Reeves told and investment flows between
a 25 per cent tariff on Mexican imports starting 1 February. Shein- European Union — which then AFP in an interview at the our countries increased. I’ve
baum also expressed willingness to strengthen collaboration with included Britain — also target- World Economic Forum. no reason to believe that that
Washington and work with Trump on some priority issues, such as ed the UK’s whisky industry. Rankled by trade gaps not can’t happen again in a way
the distribution of fentanyl and migration. — Xinhua Now outside the bloc, in the United States’ favour, that works for both of our econ-
Reeves said Britain would Trump on the campaign trail omies.” — AFP
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Trump casts chill over Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong rank among
US wind energy sector top 10 innovation cities globally: report
DONALD Trump has long Among the measures The study highlights global urban innovation trends and cities’
ranted against wind ener- were a temporary freeze
gy — claiming turbines are on federal permitting and strengths in science and technology.
unsightly, dangerous to loans for all offshore and
wildlife and too expensive onshore wind projects. Development and Envi-
— with him threatening to Jason Grumet, presi- ronmental Governance of
upend decades of industry dent of the American Clean Tsinghua University, and
progress just a few hours Power Association (ACP), research publishing and
after resuming power. quickly slammed the information analytics com-
“We’re not going move, saying it “increas- pany Elsevier, the Science
to do the wind thing,” es bureaucratic barriers, and Technology Daily re-
Trump said Monday as undermining domestic ported on Saturday.
he returned to the Oval energy development and The report is based on
Office for the first time in harming American busi- the collaborative develop-
four years as command- nesses and workers.” ment index of education,
er-in-chief. After the announce- sci-tech and talent, and
“Big, ugly windmills,” ments, wind-related stocks offers an in-depth evalua-
he said as he signed a se- fell into the red. tion of 30 cities around the
ries of executive orders “It’s had a real cool- world. It aims to provide in-
that has brought the sec- ing effect on the sector,” sights into global urban in-
tor into crisis, adding that Elizabeth Wilson, an off- novation and development
“they kill your birds, and shore wind specialist at trends and highlights the
they ruin your beautiful Dartmouth University, told strength of cities in science
This photo taken on 26 April 2024 shows an emergency rescue humanoid robot during a
landscape.” AFP. — AFP and technology innovation.
permanent exhibition at the Zhongguancun Exhibition Centre in Beijing, capital of China.
PHOTO: LI XIN/XINHUA/FILE The top 10 innovation
cities are Boston, San
BEIJING, Shanghai and States, Britain and Japan, on Friday, was compiled by Francisco, Beijing, Lon-
Hong Kong rank among according to a recently re- the Shenzhen Internation- don, New York, Los An-
the world’s top 10 innova- leased assessment report al Science and Technolo- geles, Seattle, Shanghai,
tion cities, alongside oth- on sci-tech innovation. gy Information Centre, Hong Kong and Tokyo. —
er cities from the United The report, published the Centre for Industrial Xinhua

CHANGING THE NAME OF TRADING

Notice is hereby given that the official trade name has been changed of LO TA PYAE WA COMPANY LIMITED
for the following product manufactured by Zhejiang E-Tong Chemical Co., Ltd.
Sr. Old Trade Name New Trade Name Active Ingredient Name Registration Type Registration Number
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We invite objections to Co-secretary, Pesticide Registration Board, Plant Protection Division, Department of
Agriculture, West Gyogone, Insein Township, Yangon from all parties within a period of fourteen (14) days from the
publication of this notice. If no objections are received within the period prescribed, parties mentioned above shall
proceed with the completion of formalities recorded with the Pesticide Registration Board.
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M.V UNI-ACTIVE VOY.NO. (0340-789N) M.V XO LUCKY VOY.NO. (X2502E) M.V CAPE FELTON VOY.NO. (927N)

Consignees of cargo carried on M.V UNI-ACTIVE Consignees of cargo carried on M.V XO LUCKY Consignees of cargo carried on M.V CAPE
VOY.NO. (0340-789N) are hereby notified that the VOY.NO. (X2502E) are hereby notified that the FELTON VOY.NO. (927N) are hereby notified that the
vessel will be arriving on 27-1-2025 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 27-1-2025 and cargo will be vessel will be arriving on 27-1-2025 and cargo will be
discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie discharged into the premises of MIP where it will lie at discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie
at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the
byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon.
Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am
to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now
declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo
from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel.
No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after
the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day.
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Greek parliament fails to elect country’s NEWS IN BRIEF
president in 1st round of voting N Korea conducts cruise missile test,
1st since Trump inauguration
Outgoing President Katerina Sakellaropoulou’s term ends in March, and presi-
NORTH Korea said Sunday it test-fired strategic cruise
dents serve five-year renewable terms. missiles the previous day, with leader Kim Jong Un over-
seeing Pyongyang’s first missile test since the inaugura-
tion of US President Donald Trump.
The examination of the sea-to-surface cruise guided
weapons was aimed to “raise the effectiveness of strategic
control against potential enemies in conformity with
the changing regional safety circumstances,” the official
Korean Central News Agency said.
The country’s Foreign Ministry also criticized the
United States and South Korea over their recent joint
miliary drills in a statement carried by KCNA on Sunday,
warning such moves would be met with “the toughest
counteraction from A to Z” as long as Washington refus-
es to recognize North Korea’s sovereignty and security
interests. This is the “best option” for dealing with the
United States, the ministry added. — Kyodo

Mexico blocks US deportation flight

MEXICO refused to permit a deportation flight from the
United States to land, marking an obstacle in US President
Donald Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement
measures, the New York Post reported.
The denial on Thursday (local time) followed Trump’s
renewed efforts to strengthen border security, conduct
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addresses lawmakers at parliament, ahead of a vote on confidence following a
motion of censure submitted by leftist and centre-left opposition parties, in Athens on 28 March 2024. PHOTO: AFP/ mass deportations, and execute raids since returning to
FILE the White House.
The blocked flight came after two US Air Force C-17
THE Greek parliament on Satur- received 160 votes, the most. The round. In the final round, the pres- flights successfully transported approximately 160 de-
day failed to elect the country’s other three candidates each se- ident will be elected with a relative portees to Guatemala earlier that day. However, Mexico’s
next president. cured less than 50 votes. majority. refusal to accept the plane raised questions, with no im-
None of the four candidates A second round is scheduled The term of outgoing Pres- mediate clarification provided.
secured the required minimum 200 for 31 January with the threshold ident Katerina Sakellaropoulou, The White House attributed the issue to an admin-
votes out of the total 300 members also being 200 votes, according to former head of Greece’s highest istrative mix-up. A White House official stated via text
of the assembly in the first round. the Greek constitution. administrative court, expires in that “the flights thing was an administrative issue and
297 members participated in the If no candidate achieves the March. was quickly rectified.” Separately, Fox News’ Bill Melugin
voting. required votes in the second round, According to the constitution, cited a senior State Department official who clarified that
Constantine Tassoulas, former the threshold will drop to 180 votes the country’s president is elect- the misunderstanding was related to the Department of
parliament speaker and nominee of in the third round, and to a simple ed for a five-year term and can be Defence flight manifest. — ANI
the ruling New Democracy party, majority of 151 votes in the fourth re-elected only once. — Xinhua

Red Cross: 2nd phase of Hamas-Israel prisoner-hostage deal completed

THE International Committee of the Red Cross from Israeli detention centers and transported
(ICRC) announced Saturday the completion to Gaza and the West Bank following ICRC’s
of the second phase of a prisoner-hostage interview with them, during which it verified
exchange between Hamas and Israel, imple- their identities, evaluated their health condi-
mented under the initial terms of a ceasefire tions, and confirmed their readiness for travel,
agreement. it said.
The second phase, including the release The ICRC urged ongoing dialogue be-
of 200 Palestinian prisoners and four Israeli tween the parties and their continuous hu-
hostages, was carried out after thorough coor- manitarian commitments, so as to create the
dination and review procedures conducted by necessary conditions for the safe execution of
the ICRC, a neutral intermediary that ensured future operations. — Xinhua
the smooth and secure implementation of the
exchange, it said. Members of a crowd gathered in Tel Aviv react
The Israeli hostages were transferred during the livestreamed release of four women
safely, with their well-being prioritized, where- soldiers held hostage in Gaza. PHOTO: AFP
as the Palestinian prisoners were released
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MIU winning streak ends as MH
Dream Team continues victory run
MH Dream Team maintained Team triumphed over Winner going this season.
their winning streak, while Soccer 7-2, M2K bested Gener- After Fixture 7, MIU leads
league leaders MIU saw their ations 3-1 and YRG overcame the table with 19 points, followed
six-match unbeaten run come SGF with a high-scoring 8-4 closely by MH Dream Team
to an unexpected halt with a victory. The match between with 17 points. YRG stands at
draw against YCDC Marga at YCDC Marga and MIU ended in 12 points, with M2K and Gen-
the Fixture 7 matches of Futsal a surprising 6-6 draw, narrowing erations tied at 11 points each.
League held yesterday at the MIU’s lead over second-placed VUC follows with 10 points,
MFF Futsal Stadium in Yan- MH Dream Team. while Winner Soccer and YCDC
gon’s Thuwunna Stadium. Generations suffered an Marga have five points each.
In Fixture 7 results, reign- unexpected loss, while both Futsal Lovers holds 4 points and
ing champions VUC defeated VUC and YRG secured crucial SGF remains at the bottom with
Futsal Lovers 4-1, MH Dream wins to keep their momentum three points.—Ko Nyi Lay/KZL

Ethiopia's Workenesh Edesa wins the Osaka Women's Marathon on

26 January 2025, crossing the finish line at Yanmar Stadium Nagai
in Osaka. PHOTO: KYODO

Athletics: Ethiopia's Edesa

wins 2nd straight Osaka
Women's Marathon
ETHIOPIA'S Workenesh Edesa ran the final 15 kilometres alone
and unchallenged en route to winning the Osaka Women's Marathon
for the second straight year Sunday.
Edesa crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 21 minutes at Yanmar
Stadium Nagai, 19 seconds ahead of surprise runner-up Kana
M2K and Generations battling during their match. PHOTO: MFF Kobayashi.
"I'm so happy that I won this race again," the 32-year-old Ethi-
opian said. "I'll just try to run a better time. That's my goal".
Siniakova wins 10th Grand Slam doubles Yuka Suzuki, who placed sixth at last summer's Paris Olympics,
finished third in 2:21:33.
title at Australian Open The race doubled as a selection event for Japanese runners to
September's world athletics championships in Tokyo. Kobayashi
THE Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova won Rod Laver Arena. While a 10th major title for and Suzuki ran under the qualifying standard time set by athletics'
her 10th Grand Slam women's doubles title Sun- Siniakova, it was only the second for Townsend, international governing body of 2:23:30.
day when she and American partner Taylor both of them since she teamed up with the Czech, Israel's Lonah Chemtai Salpeter was fourth in 2:24:03. Three-
Townsend clinched the Australian Open crown. the world's top-rated doubles player. time champion Mizuki Matsuda was seventh in 2:27:11.
The top seeds and reigning Wimbledon "Big thank you to Taylor," said Siniakova. "We At last year's Osaka Women's Marathon, Honami Maeda finished
champions downed Taiwan's Hsieh Su-wei and are having fun and that is the most important in 2:18:59 to break Mizuki Noguchi's 19-year-old national record and
Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 6-2, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3 on thing". — AFP finish second behind Edesa. — Kyodo

English hangs on at tough Torrey

Pines for fifth US PGA Tour title
HARRIS English fired a gritty one-over par 73 gets any easier," said English, his voice breaking
on the tough Torrey Pines South Course on Sat- with emotion.
urday, winning the Farmers Insurance Open by "It's hard to win. I might have looked calm out
one stroke to end a US PGA Tour title drought of there on the course, but inside your emotions are
more than three years. going crazy".
The 35-year-old from Georgia conquered his English started the day with a one-shot lead
emotions and cold, blustery conditions on the but gave two strokes back with bogeys at the first
scenic Southern California course, parring the and fifth.
last 12 holes on the way to an eight-under par total He regained a stroke with his lone birdie of
Harris English hits his approach at the 18th hole on the way to victory in
the US PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. PHOTO: of 280 and a one-shot victory over Sam Stevens. the day at the sixth, then put his head down and
AFP "I've been doing this for 14 years and it never got the job done. — AFP
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India celebrated 76th Republic Day

showcasing military might and regiments
The event was a magnificent showcase of India’s rich military heritage and patriotic spirit.

I
NDIA celebrated its 76th Republic Day
with grandeur on Sunday, showcasing
its military prowess along the iconic
Kartavya Path. The event featured elite
marching contingents, including the Bri-
gade of the Guards, Jat Regiment, Garh-
wal Rifles, Mahar Regiment, Jammu and
Kashmir Rifles, and the Corps of Signals.
The parade began with the combined
band of Sikh Light Infantry, Bihar Reg-
iment, and Ladakh Scouts, playing the
iconic tune Kadam Kadam Bhadaye Ja.
The Indian Coast Guard and Navy con-
tingents followed, with the Navy’s brass
band performing Jai Bharti.
The Garhwal Rifles contingent, led
by Lieutenant Rohit Laxman Kudache,
stood out with its rich history of 136 years.
Known for its valor, the regiment’s war
cry is Badri Vishal Lal Ki Jai. The Ma-
har Regiment, established in 1941, also
displayed its legacy, with the war cry Bolo
Hindustan Ki Jai.
The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, led
by Major Bikramjeet Singh, honored its
origins under Maharaja Gulab Singh with
the motto Prashasta Ranvirta. Mean-
while, Captain Ritika Khareta led the
Corps of Signals, a highly decorated unit
with the motto Teevra Chaukas (Swift
and Secure), adding pride to the celebra-
tions. — ANI India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with great grandeur, displaying its military might along Kartavya Path. PHOTO: ANI

China’s highways to see record-high EV charging CANDIDATES OFFICIALLY

REGISTERED
volume during Spring Festival holiday
Presidential election
Eight-day holiday sees 52% rise in THE electric vehicle (EV) charging volume on China’s
kicks off in Belarus
highways is set to hit a record high during the upcoming
highway charging demand. Spring Festival holiday, according to data from the State THE presidential election kicked off in Be-
Grid Corporation of China. larus on Sunday with polling stations open-
Daily highway charging volumes are expected to av- ing at 8:00 am (0500 GMT) and closing at
erage over 7.5 million kilowatt-hours during the eight-day 8 pm (1700 GMT).
holiday which starts on 28 January, marking a 52-per-cent Five candidates, including incumbent
year-on-year increase, the data showed. President Alexander Lukashenko, have
The single-day peak charging volume during the hol- been registered for the presidential election.
iday period is projected to exceed 9 million kilowatt-hours Voters will cast their ballots at 5,325
— expanding by 34 per cent from the same period last year. polling stations nationwide and the num-
Peak travel days ahead of the holiday, namely 26 and ber of voters stands at about 6.9 million,
27 January, will see charging demand spike between 9 am according to the country’s Central Election
and 9 pm, as millions of travelers hit the roads, the data Commission. Elections are considered valid
revealed. if more than half of the citizens included in
To meet rising charging demand, China has accelerat- the voter list cast their ballots. The head of
File photo shows electric vehicle (EV) charging piles in a highway ed the construction of charging infrastructure. By the end state is considered elected if a candidate is
service area in Taiyuan, north China’s Shanxi Province. of 2024, 98 per cent of highway service areas had charging supported by more than half of the voters
PHOTO: XINHUA facilities — with 35,000 charging poles in place. — Xinhua who took part in the voting. — Xinhua