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History, ladies & gentlemen. Myanmar has its first World Champion!

June 30, 2017, 10:06 am
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Why You Can't Miss ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION?

In a battle between two proven finishers in ONE Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash and Aung La N Sang at ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION this Friday, who will walk away with the belt?


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A hero returns home on 30 June, as ONE Championship once again ignites the Thuwunna Indoor Stadium with explosive martial arts action at ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION!

In the main event of this thrilling blockbuster, reigning ONE Middleweight World Champion Vitaly Bigdash will defend his title against a familiar foe in Myanmar’s very own “Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang. The two elite athletes first met in January, with Bigdash prevailing after five rounds of non-stop action via unanimous decision. Will Aung La N Sang avenge that loss, capture the prestigious belt, and put an end to Bigdash’s undefeated record in front of his hometown crowd?

Myanmar’s finest Lethwei warriors will also be showcasing their skills alongside the biggest international martial arts stars in Asia today, so get your tickets now, and experience Asia’s grandest Fight Night for yourself to find out!


The people's champion is now a ONE World Champion. Myanmar, be loud & proud for Aung La Nsang(Burmese Python)! 


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Aung La N Sang Is Determined To Improve Professional Sports In Myanmar

June 28, 2017 

The Friday, Aung La N Sang will return to Yangon’s Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Myanmar to challenge Vitaly Bigdash for the ONE Middleweight World Championship. The highly-anticipated rematch takes place in the main event of ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION.

This will be the fifth time the “Burmese Python” goes home to the country known as the “Golden Land” since leaving 14 years ago to pursue a collegiate education in America, and begin his martial arts career along the way.

Besides inspiring the nation with his conduct and achievements, the Myanmar national hero also wants to help the country’s athletes become better. Over the years he spent overseas, he accumulated a wealth of knowledge in coaching methods and techniques, and he has made it a personal mission to share that expertise.


It all started when the “Burmese Python” attended the Yangon International School, where he scored excellent grades, made plenty of friends, and participated on a slew of the school’s sports teams.

However, whenever they went overseas to compete against other international schools, they would often lose. 

“When we played soccer, when we played volleyball, and when we played basketball, we would lose. We would lose in most sports, and that kind of made me mad. It was just sad,” he recollects. 

“I guess the coaching was not that good. We did not know anything about strength or conditioning. There is a big level of difference (when it comes to coaching) in Myanmar versus elsewhere, and hopefully, in my lifetime, I can close that gap.”


Aung La N Sang was determined to educate himself in an effort to rectify that one day. He secured a place in Andrews University in 2003, an American university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. 

He created a new life for himself in the United States, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Science, and became an international martial arts superstar. Now, he is using his superstardom to improve sports for his countrymen.

“Athletics was not really promoted or taught well, and it just makes me mad,” he begins. “I cannot change that, but fighting in martial arts now, I train with some of the best in the world. So the past I cannot change, but the future I can change, and I can inspire.”

Aung La N Sang now regularly disperses fitness and training knowledge, which he has picked up in his 12-year combat sports career, to Myanmar’s athletes and budding martial artists. This includes ONE athlete and World Lethwei Championship star Phoe Thaw, whom Aung La N Sang has spent a lot of time helping in recent years. 

Despite the recent headway he has made, Aung La N Sang knows he is still at the beginning of this endeavour. Real change takes time, and it is a massive effort he is willing to undertake. Before he can do that, however, he needs to focus on the task at hand.
If the “Burmese Python” can capture the ONE Middleweight World Championship on 30 June, the hero’s ability to inspire will only strengthen, and that is when he’d be able to really make a difference in his beloved home nation. 

TV: Check local listings for global broadcast | PPV: Official livestream at oneppv.com | Tickets: bit.ly/onenation17

Why Vitaly Bigdash VS Aung La N Sang II Could Be Fight Of The Year

June 26, 2017 

ONE Championship lead commentator and Fox Sports presenter, Steve Dawson, foresees a thrilling main event in Yangon at ONE: LIGHT OF A NATION.

ONE Championship returns to Myanmar on Friday, 30 June, with a rematch that will surely get the Myanmar fans erupting, but also entice fight fans around the world.

Hometown hero Aung La N Sang (19-10, 1 NC) comes home once more in a much-deserved rematch for the ONE Middleweight World Championship, held by unbeaten Russian Vitaly Bigdash (9-0).


The two fought out the full five rounds this past January in Jakarta at ONE: QUEST FOR POWER. But the key with them doing it all over again is that the Myanmar native accepted the contest on desperately short notice, coming to the event’s rescue with just days to spare after the initial challenger, Marcin Prachnio, withdrew due to injury.

That the 32-year-old Aung La N Sang went the full 25 minutes with the all-action champion was impressive enough, but to have done so without a full camp speaks volumes of his remarkable, natural endurance and ability.

This Friday, in front of an always-wild crowd in Yangon, the ethnic Kachin gets a far more legitimate chance to show that he can bring Myanmar to the summit of Asian martial arts, and catapult himself to the upper echelon of belt holders in the ONE Championship stable.
Their first 25 minutes sets us up perfectly for part two. Bigdash, as expected, was just a little bit better in almost every category the first time. This underscores the notion that with the preparation  Aung La N Sang lacked in that encounter, they could be almost inseparable should the judges be called upon again.

Bigdash is tremendously big-hearted, but also – from the perspective of fans baying for excitement – joyously vulnerable. He took thrilling shots from Igor Svirid in his championship-winning contest in 2015, dropping to the canvas – as all mortals surely would – but he bounced back with mythical fortitude to provide the Fight of the Year, and perhaps any year in ONE Championship history.

With the powerful and super-strong Aung La N Sang as fit as he can be, a similar contest can’t be too far-fetched.

It’s not only a fitter and stronger “Burmese Python” that we can expect to make a difference. The Myanmar crowd are exceptionally loud, and although they’ve rocked the Thuwunna National Indoor Stadium for their hero before, the noise and passion are likely to be at peak levels with a title on the line.

Myanmar has a rich history in combat sport, but it’s heavily focused on Lethwei, so true mixed martial artists, though developing rapidly, are at something of a premium. Aung La N Sang certainly is a true mixed martial artist and among the best in the world, so the local fans know that he’s their best chance of a big celebratory party come 30 June.

Of his 19 wins, 18 have come inside the distance (11 submissions, seven by KO/TKO) and that effectiveness will be far more obvious in Yangon than it was in Indonesia. Aung La N Sang is the only man to go the distance with Bigdash, and he has every right to expect more this time around.

We know that the Myanmar hero has the durability and submission defence to resist Bigdash for five rounds, even when not at his fittest. So, I don’t expect Bigdash to stop Aung La N Sang this time, either. I do expect, however, the “Burmese Python” to hit harder and provide more extreme torque when looking to stop the fight within the five rounds.
I also expect Bigdash to be in better shape than he was for their first fight. The champion, although fighting fit, had been inactive for 15 months prior to their Jakarta clash, and this time he should be sharper.

This one will be a sure candidate for Fight of the Year. I suspect the winner will come out of this with a razor-thin margin of victory, possibly via split decision, with the edge going to Bigdash.

Steve Dawson is ONE Championship’s lead commentator, a Fox Sports presenter and an author of sporting biographies. He can be found on Twitter & Instagram as @Gulasahi and on Facebook as Steve Dawson.

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Can You Keep Beauty Products in the Fridge ?

July 3, 2017, 12:12 am
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Is It Okay to Keep Your Cosmetics in the Fridge?

Many experts warn against stashing pampering essentials in the refrigerator, yet people still do it. Here's what you should and shouldn't put in there.



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Some people really like keeping their beauty products in the fridge. Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan.com's beauty editor, swears by it (her grandma gave her that advice, which is usually a pretty solid reason). The common belief is that keeping cosmetics cool can prolong their shelf lives.
But does it work? Not really, according to most of the experts we spoke with. Instead, they advise being cautious about refrigerating your beauty essentials and to do it only for certain things. Our own Good Housekeeping Research Institute (GHRI) Beauty Lab is definitely not keen on the idea. Here's what the experts said about different types of products.
Makeup 
"Cosmetics are meant to be stored at room temperature," says David C. Steinberg, founder of Steinberg & Associates, a consulting company for the personal care industry. If you're keeping your lipstick and blush in the fridge, you're doing it at your own risk, he says, especially since a lot of makeup hasn't been tested for whether it can withstand cold temperatures and then return to normal.
Moisturizers, lotions, and eye creams
"You could keep lotions in there, but summer is the only time that makes sense," says GHRI Senior Product Analyst Mary Clarke. "The only other thing I sometimes keep in the fridge is eye cream. When I feel like my eyes are puffy, it's nice to have cold eye cream on them." Cosmetic chemist Susan Raffy agrees: "Moisturizers, eye creams, treatment serums, and toners are all cosmetic products that might have a nice sensory feel or cooling effect if they are stored in the refrigerator."
Keeping your creams chilled could even help take away puffiness and boost circulation to the skin, according to Dr. Susan Smith Jones, president of L.A. consulting firm Health Unlimited. "If there's room, it's good to have a mini refrigerator in the bathroom to keep lotions and creams."
Nail polish
It's best to store your nail polish at room temperature, rather than in the fridge. Yes, chilling your polish can prolong its shelf life but there's a catch: "With cold temperatures in the fridge, the viscosity of the polish will increase, which might prolong the stability of the polish over time so it doesn't phase-separate," says Dr. Birnur K. Aral, GHRI Director of Health, Beauty, and Environmental Sciences. You can fix this "phase separation" (clumpiness) by shaking the polish, but you'll still have to wait till the polish reaches room temperature again for it to spread evenly on your nail.
Perfume
For the longest shelf life, Raffy suggests storing your scents at moderate room temperature below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Steinberg adds that a fragrance, if refrigerated, can actually lose some of its smell.
Natural hair products
With food products that double as beauty treatments, you have a little more leeway (just do not use them for both purposes). "Extra-virgin olive oil makes a great hair mask, and should always be kept in the refrigerator so it won't go rancid," says Smith Jones. "Coconut oil is great for the skin and hair, too, and you can keep it in the refrigerator and use as a conditioner or hair mask."
Some warnings:
1. Refrigeration does not equal preservation.
"Consumers should not confuse refrigeration with preservation," says Raffy. "If a cosmetic product does not contain preservatives, it is still unlikely to have a very long shelf life." And be aware that refrigeration doesn't completely kill off bacteria — it just slows them down. If a product gets contaminated, you also might not be able to see the bacteria, but it's still harmful to your eyes and skin.
2. Keep your kids safe.
If you keep any beauty or personal care products in the fridge, "Make sure your children don't get to them," says Steinberg, adding that this can be tricky since cosmetics don't have childproof openings. And if you are going to do it, he thinks your best bet is to "buy a separate refrigerator and put a lock on it." We say: If you keep anything that's not food in your fridge, make sure it's well-sealed, not only for safety, but for sanitary purposes.
TELL US: Do you keep any of your beauty products in the fridge?

Ref:http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/makeup/tips/a19025/beauty-products-in-the-fridge/
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10 things to consider before storing your skincare in the fridge!

To chill or not to chill is the question.

22 October 2015 by Simone Wu
#1 Stick to Water-based Products
If you are not sure what your skincare contains, then it is best not to store it in the fridge – unless directed by the product usage.
According to the lecturers of Diploma in Perfumery and Cosmetic Science at the School of Chemical and Life Sciences in Singapore Polytechnic, most water-based skincare can be stored in the refrigerator. These can include lotions, serums, toners and moisturisers.
Oil-based liquid skincare formulas might turn cloudy, so avoid storing skincare products like most face serums, which have both water and oil components.
Lau Min-Tsek, managing director of Little Pharmaceutical Suppliers, and pharmacist and director at The Skin Pharmacy explains: “Storing such skincare in the fridge can cause the water and oil elements to separate. When that happens, there is a chance that the formula would not return its original state, and thus, your skincare product is ruined.”
Also, items like clay masks tend to harden when refrigerated, adds SK-II trainer, Cindy Cheong.
#2 Good for Easily Irritated Skin
If your skin tends to get red or itchy, apply refrigerated skincare products as the cool sensation can help calm inflamed skin, says Teri Tay, education manager of Dermalogica Singapore.
#3 Cooler Doesn’t Mean Better
The stability and efficiency of skincare products are tested by cosmetic manufacturers according to climate conditions stated by the World Health Organisation.
This means that products bought locally will be able to perform at their best in room temperature – unless otherwise stated.
#4 Effect on Product Freshness
Storing skincare products at low temperature helps slow down bacteria growth and can prevent product degradation, explain the Perfumery and Cosmetic Science lecturers from Singapore Polytechnic.
If you are using preservative-free skincare, refrigerating them can prevent bacteria from multiplying, adds Dr. Low Chai Ling, medical director of The Sloane Clinic.
It is best to follow the expiry date printed on all cosmetic products, though ingredients like vitamin C could be better protected against oxidation in the fridge, says Teri.
#5 Longer Shelf Life
Water-based skincare products can be chilled in the fridge at around 4 degree Celsius to extend the product life span, say the Perfumery and Cosmetic Science lecturers from Singapore Polytechnic.
#6 Fridge Size Matters
As fridges come in all shapes and sizes, the temperature can range from 2 to 10 degree C in different parts of the non-freezer compartment, and this temperature unpredictability can affect the same skincare products differently, says Min-Tsek.
If you are keen to chill your skincare, look for a smaller refrigerator to reduce the probability of irregular temperature.
#7 Keep Away from Food Items
For skincare products that are suitable to be chilled, the golden rule is to keep them in a separate mini fridge just for cosmetics.
If you must store your skincare products in the fridge together with food items, keep skincare in airtight containers in different compartments to prevent cross contamination of bacteria, explains Min-Tsek.
Cindy suggests that you can also store them in zip-lock bags.
#8 Hard to Apply
Skincare lotions and creams stored at lower temperature tend to thicken, making it harder to spread the product over skin, explain the Perfumery and Cosmetic Science lecturers from Singapore Polytechnic.
#9 Reduced Micocirculation
Chilled skincare products can help tighten pores temporarily. However, the low temperature may also constrict capillaries and slow down microcirculation, says Teri.
#10 The Golden Rule
Skincare products are best kept away from sunlight in cool, dry areas, says Adeline Wee, Estee Lauder's assistant PR manager.
If the product can be kept in room temperature, you do not need to keep it in the fridge unless otherwise stated, adds Min-Tsek.

Ref:http://www.herworldplus.com/solutions/beauty-style/10-things-consider-storing-your-skincare-fridge
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Experts reveal the beauty products you should be storing in the FRIDGE (and it includes lipstick and your perfume)


You may splurge hundreds of pounds on potent lotions and potions in the hope that they'll knock years off your face, but you could be wasting your money.
Indeed, according to dermatologists, if you don't keep certain cosmetics in the fridge, they might prove completely ineffective.
As Kambiz Golchin explains: 'When it comes to making cosmetics last longer, lower temperatures are generally better. That's because chemical reactions occur faster at higher temperatures. 
'Makeup and moisturisers in particular are prone to oxidation reactions since they contain oils that can turn rancid. Keeping them in the fridge can slow down that process.'   
According to dermatologists, if you don't keep certain cosmetics in the fridge, they might be completely ineffective. Here's the ones you should 
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According to dermatologists, if you don't keep certain cosmetics in the fridge, they might be completely ineffective. Here's the ones you should
So which ones should you keep cool? 
Here, he, along with Jan R. Behrens, founder of True North skincare, reveal all. 
DO store eye creams and eye gels in the fridge: Not only will they keep longer but the coolness will help reduce any puffiness around the eye area. Cold constricts the blood vessels, which will reduce swelling. It is perfect for use first thing in the morning when your eyes are a little puffy.

WHAT TO STORE IN THE FRIDGE... 

Eye cream
SPF
Gel moisturisers
Anything with Vitamin C
Lipstick 
Fragrance 
DON'T store any oils in the fridge: The colder temperature can make the oils lose consistency and even thicken, which can ruin them. These are best kept at room temperature.
Always keep your SPF and sun protection in the fridge: Being kept in a warm environment will make it less effective meaning it wont protect your skin as well the next time you use it.
DO keep gels in the fridge: Moisturisers with a gel-type consistency benefit from being kept in the fridge but only in the summer when the general air temperature is warmer. Moisturisers, serums, and toners all have a nice cooling feeling if they have been stored in the fridge.
Fragrance: Perfumes also last longer when stored at cool temperatures. Fragrances contain hundreds of ingredients, and some of those ingredients can go bad over time. Storing them in the fridge can slow down chemical reactions and keep the perfume perky. 
Anything with Vitamin C: If any of your products contain Vitamin C, refrigerate them. Vitamin C targets dull skin to create a radiant complexion, promoting skin elasticity and protecting the skin from environmental stressors. 
Refrigerating this type of treatment serum, will keep the vitamins from breaking down or oxygenising which would potentially change the formula.Protecting the purity and efficacy of the active ingredients in the products once it is opened is very important.
DO keep moisturisers cool: Anyone who has red skin (erythema or rosacea) should chill all moisturisers – both day and night, including SPF (even those with Titanium Dioxide). Doing so will help calm the skin instantly when applied. It’s like having a cold compress on the skin. 
DO refrigerate lipstick: Over time, heat is going to cause that lipstick to break down and melt. If you have a very favorite shade you want to stock up on, keeping it chilled is the best possible way to make sure it goes the distance, especially when on holiday in hot climates.



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Cool cosmetics: why you should store your make-up in the fridge!

July 3, 2017, 12:42 am
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A cool idea: chilling products can make them last longer Getty Images Beauty


Beauty begins in the kitchen. This isn’t another article about clean eating, or the Aga in your second kitchen, but rather where you put the arsenal of tools that keep you looking on form. For model and presenter Alexa Chung, the oven is a place to keep shoes, and in London fridges are now for storing make-up. The logic behind this is that heat and light can weaken active ingredients, so chilling products protects them and makes them stay potent for longer. 
This is so common that people are investing in second fridges for their beauty products — no more accidentally pouring cleansing milk onto your corn flakes. The Candy Brothers say they are receiving more requests for make-up fridges in their new developments, and according to the FT, at Rathbone Square in the West End it was part of the brief that master bathrooms had a cooler for cosmetics. Kalliopi Kousouri, a partner at Make architects who worked on the design, says: “People in these properties will have expensive cosmetics; keeping them in the fridge is good for longer shelf life.”

These fridges are usually discreet, hidden behind panels, although there are bright ones, too. Odacité sells a fridge for its goods. Its temperature is between eight and 12 degrees centigrade — warmer than food fridges, which should be around four degrees centigrade.

They work well as kohl storage units — the temperature stops eye pencils cracking when you sharpen them and keeps them firm, which helps with accurate application. Refrigerating nail varnish means it stays smooth and shiny for longer because high temperatures activate gooey solvents, and if your favourite magic balm contains essential oils such as rosewater, cold ensures they stay active. Vitamins C and A become unstable in the heat so creams containing them work best in the fridge, as do anti-puff gels and serums.
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Odacité's mini cosmetic fridge

When Edition de Parfums opens in Burlington Arcade this month, scents will be stored in cool cabinets. Perfumes contain alcohol so putting them somewhere with a stable temperature like a cellar or fridge slows down molecular changes.

These fridges are part of the trend for spending hundreds of pounds on face cream and then having to take care of it. John Lewis is stocking three times more face creams selling at more than £200 than it did five years ago, with sales up by 120 per cent, while at Fortnum & Mason sales of expensive creams has gone up by a third in a year. But there are exceptions to the cool rule: Crème de la Mer moisturiser works best warmer and putting it in the fridge can cause it to separate. Not ideal when it starts at £108.

Best of all, having a make-up cooler means you can reclaim your fridge and not worry about knocking over the body butter when you reach for the yoghurt.


Ref:http://www.standard.co.uk/beauty/skincare/cool-cosmetics-why-you-should-store-your-make-up-in-the-fridge-a2919581.html
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These mobile houses can fold and unfold in just 10 mins

July 3, 2017, 6:07 am
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TEN FOLD introduces a totally mobile, modular, multipurpose and self-deploying space capable of rapid expansion, easy relocation, and the ability to self sustain. This unit has the transportability of an ISO container but expands more than 5x its folded size to provide full-scale, ready-to-use, useful space with options for all applications. 

TEN FOLD Engineering pioneers the development of truly innovative mobile & unfolding buildings, structures, and devices. TEN FOLD patented linkage technology, enables massive and rapid expansion and shape-shifting of spaces and structures, liberating space, people and business and creating new opportunities. Find more detail and see even more amazing applications of this technology at tenfoldengineering.com





  

  

  


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A Strategic Urban Development Plan of Greater Yangon!

July 4, 2017, 1:53 am
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JICA updates 2040 plan for Yangon development

By Myat Nyein Aye   |   Wednesday, 04 January 2017 

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has handed over an updated version of its 2040 master plan for Yangon’s development to the region government, which is waiting until it has received a bevy of other plans from other agencies before deciding which recommendations to adopt.

Yangon starts 2017 with a new 2040 master plan from JICA. Photo: EPAYangon starts 2017 with a new 2040 master plan from JICA. Photo: EPA
Yasushi Tanaka, the director general for JICA’s Southeast Asia and Pacific Department, handed the summary report to Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein in the final weeks of last year.

JICA first drafted the plan in 2012, but began amending it in the middle of 2016 at the request of the new government, Keiichiro Nakazawa, JICA’s chief representative in Myanmar, previously told The Myanmar Times.

The country’s largest city has changed massively since 2012, with worsening traffic among the main issues to have sprung up, according to JICA. The new version of the 2040 plan was supported by the Yangon Region Transport Authority (YRTA) and Yangon City Development Committee.

The final report includes a short-term plan for measures to be adopted by 2020, a mid-term plan for 2025 and long term for 2035.

There are 41 priority projects under the strategic urban development part of the 2040 plan, which JICA recommends be started by 2020, with reviews and updates for priority projects every five years.

JICA also said that it would be willing to support the priority plans, although officials at the agency could not be reached for comment on the details of these projects.

Under the urban transport development component, there are 96 projects and “nine strategic actions”, which include “bus modernisation, traffic management and safety management, Transit Oriented Development, and strengthening of YRTA”, JICA said.

The Yangon Region government is already tackling several of these. A modern bus system called “BRT Lite”– based on a JICA suggestion – was adopted in 2015, and the YRTA is in the process of expanding the system to new routes run by public-private partnership firms.
There have been campaigns to promote seatbelt use in the commercial capital and JICA is helping upgrade the city’s circular railway.

But the Yangon Region government needs to consider suggestions contained in other plans for the city’s development before deciding which of JICA’s projects to adopt, Daw Nilar Kyaw, regional minister of electricity, industry and transportation, told The Myanmar Times.
“We just received the JICA report but that does not mean we will adopt the proposals for the [region] government development plan because there are other countries also drawing up [plans] for Yangon’s development,” she said.

Daw Nilar Kyaw previously told The Myanmar Times the regional government was in discussions with JICA, KOICAf, France’s Agence Française de Développement and the UK’s Department for International Development in its effort to amalgamate various proposed projects into a single Yangon 2040 master plan.

She would not comment on further details of the updated JICA plan.

Yangon Region government officials told The Myanmar Times in December that they had received Union government approval for a second special economic zone near Yangon.
That project will also be connected to a new international airport and a southern seaport, according to region government MPs with knowledge of the plan.

Ref:http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/24405-jica-updates-2040-plan-for-yangon-development.html

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Myanma Railways to upgrade circle line with Japanese loan

By Aye Nyein Win   |   Wednesday, 13 July 2016

State-owned Myanma Railways will receive US$200 million in development financing from Japan to upgrade Yangon’s circular railway line and has set an ambitious target of tripling commuter traffic, an official said yesterday.

A commuter waits for the train at Pazungdaung Station in Southeastern Yangon Photo: Zarni Phyo / The Myanmar TimesA commuter waits for the train at Pazungdaung Station in Southeastern Yangon Photo: Zarni Phyo / The Myanmar Times
Every day 73,000 people use Yangon’s only train line, said Myanma Railways general manager U Htun Aung Thin. Once the railways are upgraded and new trains are running, he hopes this number can reach 263,000.

“By upgrading the route, crucially we can cut running times. It now takes 2 hours and 50 minutes for a train to complete the [46-kilometre or 28-mile] circuit, while stopping at 38 stations,” he

“We aim to reduce this to less than 2 hours. Trains can drive at 15 miles per hour at the moment but we hope to increase this to 26

Myanma Railways will also run more services, U Htun Aung Thin said. “Now commuters need to wait between 15 and 45 minutes to take the train, but we hope to reduce the wait to 10 or 12 minutes.”

Shorter wait times will be crucial to attract commuter traffic, which currently relies heavily on the city’s overstretched bus lines and congested roads.

Manual signaling will be replaced with automatic systems and Myanma Railways will buy 11 new six-carriage trains, U Htun Aung Thin said.

“We have signed an agreement to install automatic signals and to buy brand-new Diesel Electric Multiple Use (DEMU) carriages. Japan will give us a 24 billion yen ($206 million) overseas development assistance loan for that,” he added.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications will take charge of the project, which he hopes will be finished by June 2019, “depending on financing and the labour force”.

In the past, commuters relied on the circle line, but gradually they switched to buses, because the trains were old and did not run on time. Better trains will help relieve pressure on Yangon’s roads which have grown increasingly crowded over the past few years.

“Myanma Railways decided to upgrade the railway in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency study team,” U Htun Aung Thin said. JICA completed wide-reaching plans for urban development in Yangon in 2013 and 2014, including a transport master plan.

Finding the right fares will be important, he added. “We charge K100 per ticket regardless of the type of train. Because of this our earnings have fallen from K8 million to K7 million per day. So we need to consider all aspects of running the railway.

Ref:http://www.mmtimes.com/index.php/business/21362-myanma-railways-to-upgrade-yangon-circle-line-with-japanese-loan.html
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Braised Pork Intestines And Stomach

July 4, 2017, 8:19 am
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How to prepare Small Pork Intestines (如何处理猪小肠) 8 Layers!!!!

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How to prepare Small Pork Intestines (如何处理猪小肠)

Ah... I know lots of modern people don't take intestines nowadays. But intestines is a common food to me. It's like, another meat dish. Such small pork intestines can be fried, steamed, or braised. They can be served as a dish on it's own, eat with noodles, rice or even porridge.

I love intestines. I love it's sweet taste, it's bouncy texture and it's chewiness. And did you see how attractive the braised sweet intestine is? They are not ordinary small intestines. They are STUFFED!
8 Layers!!!!


And for the 1st attempt, I only did 4 layers. You can take a look at the difference.



Earlier on, I shared how to prepare pig stomach. This time, it's gonna be small pork intestines.

It may sounds tedious, but if we wants to enjoy this nice meaty small intestine, it's unavoidable. Unless you want to eat outside :)

The saddest part about this stuffed small intestine is that, it is almost impossible for you to get this type of stuffed small intestine easily. Simply because it is just too much work for people to do it for business. I knew there are some authentic Chinese restaurant does, but they are super high priced. One very small (almost pathetic) portion of braised stuffed sweet intestine could easily cost S$9.90. Oh well, but if you are not fussy, Kway Chap is everywhere around the hawker center. They do have sweet intestines, but they are not stuffed for sure.


This is the 1st time I did this. But I'm glad that I did it. When I called my mom and tell her I wanna  cook small pork intestines, I get 'piang'ed by my mom with her first sentence "Aiyahhhh... You don't know how to prepare one lahhh!!!"

You know? It's like, confidence level gena flushed down by one big pail of ice-cold water? Haiss...  But nevermind. Anyway, it's okay. It's part of my learning stage. Based on my mom's description through phone, courageously, I learn to do it myself :)

I bought some really nice small intestine and some ribs, because I planned to braise them (recipe will be out soon). For some people who don't know where does these small intestines comes from, here, this photo could gives you a clearer picture, although not in detail. The part in red. That's the small intestine (小肠) that I'm talking about. Some people called it pork intestine, some people recognize it as sweet intestine as usually major supermarts will label it as "sweet intestines".

Photo Credit : Westpol

But please do not mixed up. To my understanding, sweet intestines is the first portion of the small intestines called duodenum, also known as 粉肠, which is usually much more pricier than small intestines as it is not easy to get. Unless you are the butcher's good friend, and that should be easier :)

One of the nicest thing of eating intestines is that, we consume every part of the animal instead of wasting it. It's absolutely desirable to make good use of every part of the intestines and turn them into nice dishes. They have different structures and taste.

Cleaning Sweet Intestine method

1. First, snip away the inner layer of whitish skin-look-alike thing that originally joint together with the intestine. You don't need those. Once snipped away, your small intestine will then turned into a looooooong and straight piece.


2. Prepare bowl of salt and a bowl of corn flour (or tapioca flour). 

NOTE : For hygiene reason, DO NOT take your salt straight from your salt container with your bare hand and just rub it on the intestine, and then take the salt again! Urgh! This is really not hygiene. Please pour the salt on a bowl. If you can't finish those salt in the bowl after you cleaned the stomach, discard. Your finger touches the stomach, and then the salt, and then the stomach again... You still want to keep those salt? Hahaha...Anyway, this same applies to the corn flour / tapioca flour.

3. Apply a handful of salt on the intestine surface, give it a good rub. Leave it there for awhile and then rinse with running water. By now, you should get rid some of the slimy and greasy residue and smell. Rinse with running water. Repeat this at least twice to ensure they are well cleaned. 

4. . Once it's done,  flip the intestine inside out and wash the inner part. Refer to below photo, we just kinda stuff one side into the other side, and then you will be able to flip the inner part over. Once it's done, repeat the step 3 washing until they are well cleaned. 



5. Rinse with water until water runs clear and drain it.

They are now cleaned and drained. Looks like I have alot of them yea. Read on, and you will know that they are not alot actually.

6. Next, we will need to stuff the intestine into layers (4 layers or more if you want). Decide how many layers you want your sweet intestine to be. 4 layers? Cut them into 4 equal length. You want more? Divide accordingly. Don't forget. You need to divide them into equal length :)


7. Just use two fingers to expand one end of the intestine into a big hole, stuff in one layer. Once done, you get 2 layers of sweet intestine. With the double layered sweet intestine, take another intestine, expand the other end and stuff it in again. Like that, you will have 3 layers. Repeat the step for the 4th layers and if you want more, just repeat the steps again until you finished up the intestine. 


Because the intestine itself is smooth and slimy in texture, it will be able to slide in on it's own pretty well. Do it gently. Once you get the flow right, it's actually quite fun to do it :)

6. Once 4 layers are done, use a toothpick to poke on both ends. This is to secure the position of the stuffed intestine. And you could see from the photo.  They are expanded into bigger size.

This one... 4 layers.


This one..... 8 layers!!!

7. Boil the intestine in a boiling water for 5 minutes. The five minute boil will set it's shape and it also cooked away the slimy impurities. Once the stuffed intestine contact with hot water, it will shrink. And this explains the reason why we need to use toothpick to secure it's position. With this, it won't affect the stuffing effort that you just did.

8. Dish up the stuffed intestine and put them into tap water to let it cool down. There may be some impurities water might trapped inside the intestine. You may want to gently press the intestine to release the impurities water.

And after stuffing them, I only have that much of intestine for braising. Not alot actually.


Once stuffed intestine is completely cooled, remove the toothpicks at both end and it is ready to use/cook. With such stuffed intestine, it is usually used as braising. You could do this a week or two ahead, and stock up in your freezer! No fuss at all. 


This is my braised small intestine. Take a look at this! Look at the nice layers of intestine. Isn't it pretty? And no! it doesn't only gives you pretty look. It's yummy too! By stuffing the small intestines into multi-layers, it could gives bouncier and chewier texture. It makes you wanna eat more because they are so so so nice to chew! And the the braised sauce trapped in every layers, it gives every mouthful of intestine chew and flavor too!

I really love the delicate taste, the soft, smooth and yet bouncy texture. I simply couldn't tell you how much I love this! And I hope you are sold by now :D


For those who don't take intestines, I urge you to give it a try again. As long as you wash the intestine clean and prepare it well, you will learn to appreciate it.

For braising of small pork intestine, you may refer to this recipe :
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Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2017

July 5, 2017, 8:53 pm
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Mandaluyong City, Philippines: Asian Development Bank, 2017. 

1. Economics. ... Myanmar .

242. Philippines ... economy. 

The development challenge now is to climb one more rung to .... in the first half of , the euro area, Japan, and the United States are forecast ...... point in 3 years, declined in the following months owing to.
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Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Assessment Myanmar

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Economic activity in Myanmar has slowed in 2016-2017

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Jan 27, 2017 - Economic activity in Myanmar has slowed in 2016-2017. ... 

1 The decline in inflation was also linked to a recalculation of the ..... In the last year and a half, falling exports and slowing foreign investment inflows have enhanced.
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Doing Business in Myanmar 2017

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Aplogize!

July 7, 2017, 7:46 am
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When is it most difficult for you to apologize to your children?

I am so sorry!

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How to Apologize to Your Kids

Some time ago, my four-year-old was waiting for breakfast on one of our kitchen stools. The day was already hectic. I was running late for work, one of our other kids was crawling around on the floor, and my wife had called downstairs for some help. Patience has never been my long suit, but I was trying to be helpful.

So I agreed to take care of breakfast. I asked, “What do you want?” My daughter answered, “Toast. “Great,” I said. “Toast is quick. Good choice.” “Milk? You want milk?” “Yes, please,” she responded. “Fine. Here’s your milk.” Then I asked, “And what on the toast? C’mon, kid. Let’s go. It’s basic choices here: butter, peanut butter, and jelly.” To which she replied, “Butter and peanut butter.” “Got it,” I said.

So I applied the butter lightning fast to the toasted bread, unscrewed the lid from the peanut butter, and was about to jam the knife into the jar, and that’s when it happened. My four-year-old asked if I’d rinse the knife. I know. It’s not a big deal. Two seconds: Rinse and go. I also know it’s kind of a weird request. Four-year-olds don’t typically care that much about butter cross-contaminated silverware. This four-year-old cared. “Please rinse the knife,” she said. I’ll never forget it because I threw a temper tantrum. And when I turned around, all I saw were blond curls, her head bent forward—ashamed for having asked and feeling like she had done something wrong. Oh, man!

Ever said or done something dumb or hurtful to one of your kids? Welcome to the club. Every dad does which makes apologizing so critically important. We tell our kids all the time to apologize to others. When was the last time you apologized to your child? It can feel weird, though, apologizing to someone much younger and smaller. And it can be tempting to hide behind a wall of authority: Because I’m bigger and in charge, I don’t have to say I’m sorry. Yes, you do. It’s actually more important. Getting it right as a dad never means being perfect. [Tweet This] Rather, it means being humble and honest about our shortcomings and failures, owning them, and loving our children more than our pride. Welcome to apologizing to a four-year-old. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind in order to learn how to apologize to your child.

Model what you want them to do and to be.

There are some basic guidelines for offering a legitimate apology. Remember you are training your kids with everything you do. If you want them to offer honest, sincere, humble apologies, start by being honest, sincere, and humble.

Be specific.

Make sure you tell your kid what you’re sorry for and why. Bad apology: “I’m sorry about the toast thing, alright?” Slightly better apology: “I’m sorry I got mad about the knife. I was in a rush.” Better apology: “I’m sorry I yelled and got so mad. That wasn’t right.” Best apology: “Kiddo, I’m sorry. I was angry and I yelled at you. Daddy did something wrong, not you. I love you. Will you please forgive me?”

Be age appropriate.

If they’re little, physically get down on their level. You’re a lot bigger than a young child, so make yourself as physically approachable as you can. Squat, stoop, or sit down. Make good eye contact. Hug your child. Your body communicates as well as your words, and a posture of humility communicates vast amounts to a young child that they’re not likely to verbally comprehend. If they’re bigger kids, you can use more words—just make sure they’re designed to show that dads screw up and dads love their kids. And bigger kids need hugs too.

Ref;http://www.allprodad.com/how-to-apologize-to-your-kids/

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Myanmar Civil Service Reform Strategic Action Plan 2017-2020

July 10, 2017, 2:25 am
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Welcoming the Civil Service Reform Strategic Action Plan

Date:
Dr. Khine Khine Win
    With support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Myanmar, the Union Civil Service Board (UCSB) will host the launching ceremony of the Civil Service Reform (CSR) Strategic Action Plan and the Knowledge Forum on Public Service Motivation from 10 to 12 July 2017 at the Myanmar National Convention Center -2 ( MICC2).

    The CSR Strategic Action Plan aims at supporting the Government of Myanmar in formalizing a holistic vision for CSR in Myanmar and determining a result-oriented plan of action serving as a strategy document to establish a modern and competent Civil Service.

    In developing and drafting the CSR Strategic Action plan, UCSB and UNDP have conducted four rounds of consultative workshops in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Yangon and Taunggyi; these took place from August 2016 to February 2017. The specific outcomes of the aforementioned workshops allowed UCSB to draft the Action Plan, which was later submitted for review to the public. UCSB is today ready to launch the CSR Strategic Action Plan, a plan well rooted in the principles of transparency and performance. The CSR Strategic Action Plan is a true milestone for all civil servants of Myanmar – No doubt!
    Following the launching ceremony, the UCSB is organizing the 2017 Knowledge Forum on Public Service Motivation and will also launch the “Global Study on Intrinsic Motivation in Developing Countries”. Many international and national experts will lead the discussions and exchange of thoughts, views and ideas on topic related to civil service reform and motivation.

    The State Counsellor H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will deliver the Key Note Address at this event. H.E. Vice President U Myint Swe, The Speakers of the Union Parliament, Members of Parliament and Staff, Union Ministers and Officials from Governmental Institutions/ Agencies, the Chairman of Nay Pyi Taw Council, Chief Ministers, States and Regions Governments representatives, Chairmen from Self-Administrated Zones, Senior Officials, Academia and Think Tanks, civil society organizations, media Institutions, donors and development partners, ASEAN member states representatives, representatives of countries partaking in the Global Survey on Intrinsic Motivation, international experts and practitioners will participate in these events. Approximately 650 persons will attend the launch event. Being a civil servant myself, I feel proud that such a distinguished group of people is attending this event and I believe it would be a super day for all civil servants of Myanmar.

    Since the civil service in Myanmar remains largely supply-driven and lacks a client-oriented and service culture, this is the time to promote the principles of meritocracy, fairness and accountability. The CSR Strategic Action Plan intends to do this. Moreover, the upcoming launch event and knowledge forum would present a great opportunity for civil servants of Myanmar to learn from the international experiences and best practices, to gain knowledge from experts, and to exchange views and ideas related to civil service transformation. This is not only the success of UCSB but also the success of all civil servants of Myanmar. Such kind of event is rare to host and it would be a valuable chance not only for civil servants but also for all those who are interested in Myanmar’s Civil Service Transformation and Public Service Motivation.

    Myanmar is in the midst of a democratic transition in which the civil service plays a profound role. If the civil servant is good, the nation will be in good shape. As we are on the way towards a democratic society, we need to promote better delivery of public goods and services with increased accountability. It is a required action and a direct contributor to strengthening the democratic character of the civil service. Indeed, as the pace of change increases with the civilian government, the civil service should be upgraded and empowered to perform the statutory duties imparted. The civil service is a key platform between the public and the state, we need to have a stronger platform that would be the basis for delivering services quickly and smoothly.

    State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi said that “civil servants must strive to win the trust of public by being reliant and carried out their jobs in the interest of the people”. In order to assist the people effectively, civil servants need to understand the needs of the people and constantly strive to improve the services they provide and also need to understand what is required in their role and how this contributes to departmental priorities.

    According to the UCSB-UNDP perception survey on Ethics, Meritocracy and Equal Opportunities in the Myanmar Civil Service, Myanmar’s civil service today remains largely supply-driven and lacking a clear people-centered service culture. Despite an overall promotion of the principles of meritocracy, fairness and accountability through existing rules and regulations, these principles remain relatively limited in their practical application. Today, thanks to the efforts of UCSB, we have a CSR Strategic Action Plan which upholds the principles of merit, transparency, accountability, people-centered development, inclusivity and responsiveness.

    If the civil servant is good enough, the nation will be in good shape. Civil servants have the heavy responsibility to build a good Nation, they must demonstrate the required skill and knowledge as well as the right values, spirit of public service.
    The CSR Strategic Action Plan already engaged in identifying ways to transform and modernize the civil service, allowing it to embrace a new paradigm, dynamics and priorities. Bearing in mind that Civil Servants are the bedrock of the public administration, they need to assume a more important role in democratic development.

    The CSR Strategic Action Plan is the plan that will help establish an efficient government which would work for the benefit of the people and strengthen rule of law and establish a society free of corruption.

    I personally wish that civil servants in Myanmar would all work together to implement the CSR Strategic Action Plan successfully. I deeply appreciate the USCB and UNDP for their tireless efforts and for making such an event a huge success.
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    EIA Releases New Generating Plant Capital Cost Data!

    July 13, 2017, 11:47 pm
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    The Energy information Administration models the supply and demand for energy and publishes the results each year in its Annual Energy Outlook (AEO). In order to represent the electric generating sector and to forecast which generating technologies are likely to be constructed in the future, the agency needs estimates of the cost of current and future generating technologies. Periodically, it updates this information based on the costs of the most recent plants built, the technologies and their costs in the construction pipeline, and the anticipated technological advances in the generating sector. The agency just released its assessment of electricity generating technology construction capital costs , finding the capital costs of coal-fired, nuclear, wind, hydropower, geothermal, and municipal solid waste and landfill gas technologies to be higher than their previous estimates; the capital costs of natural gas and biomass technologies to be about the same; and the capital costs of solar technologies to be lower than the prior estimates. In particular, they found:

    • Coal-fired plant capital costs are higher by 23 to 39 percent over prior estimates, with pulverized coal (PC) 25 percent higher and integrated gasification and combined cycle (IGCC) 23 percent higher. The 39 percent increase is for coal plants with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology. The higher cost estimates include the rising costs of capital intensive technologies in the power sector, higher global commodity prices, and few construction firms with the ability to complete complex engineering projects.

    • Nuclear plant capital costs are higher by 37 percent and are based on the same factors as coal plants.

    • Natural-gas fired plant capital costs are about the same as previous estimates for combined cycle (NGCC) units and advanced combustion turbines (CT). Fuel cell capital costs are 22 percent higher.

    • Geothermal plant capital costs are 132 percent higher and are highly site-specific.
    • Municipal solid waste (MSW) and landfill gas plant capital costs are 210 percent higher.

    • Conventional hydropower capital cost is 53 percent higher.

    • Onshore wind capital cost is 21 percent higher and is based on a new plant with all owners costs included; offshore wind capital cost is 49 percent higher and the methodology recognizes the differences of constructing offshore wind units in the United States versus Europe with its unique infrastructure.

    • Biomass plant capital cost is about the same as the previous estimate.

    • Solar photovoltaic technology capital cost is 25 percent lower than the previous estimate and solar thermal capital cost is 10 percent lower. The decrease in the cost of solar photovoltaics is due to falling component costs and larger scale facilities.

    The costs are overnight capital costs, which represent the cost of constructing the plant “overnight”, and as such do not include financing costs. The impact of these new cost assumptions in terms of future generating capacity and levelized generating costs will be realized when EIA publishes its latest forecasts in the Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2011.


    Source: EIA, http://www.eia.gov/oiaf/beck_plantcosts/pdf/updatedplantcosts.pdf
    Ref;http://instituteforenergyresearch.org/analysis/eia-releases-new-generating-plant-capital-cost-data/
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    Myanmar Country Presentation at ACEF 2014

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    Myanmar Country Presentation at ACEF 2014

    1. 1. • Country Profile • Institutional Framework of Energy Sector • National Energy Management Committee • Barriers to develop Renewable Energy • Investment Opportunities • Conclusion Content
    2. 2. Country’s Profile • Offical Name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar • Polulation: 60 millions • Capital city: Nay Pyi Taw • President: H.E. Thein Sein • Currency: Kyat • Energy : Petroleum, Natural Gas, Coal, Resources Biomass, Solar Energy, Hydro Power Ministry of Energy, 2013
    3. 3. Petroleum Electricity Coal Renewable Energy MINISTRY OF ENERGY MINISTRY OF MINES MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY OF ELECTRIC POWER *Ministry of Energy is a Focal Point of the Myanmar Energy Sector Cooperation in the Region Biomass and Fuelwood MINISTRY OF INDUSTRYRural Energy Access
    4. 4. Ministry of Energy • Ministry of Energy has the main responsibility to carry out Exploration and Production of Crude Oil and Natural Gas, Refining, Manufacturing of Petrochemicals and Transportation, Distribution of Petroleum Products. 5 Ministry of Energy, Myanmar, 2013
    5. 5. MINISTRY OF ENERGY ENERGY PLANNING DEPARTMENT ( EPD ) - Policy Formulation - Coordinating - Planning MYANMA OIL AND GAS ENTERPRISE (MOGE) - Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas MYANMA PETR0CHEMICAL ENTERPRISE (MPE) MYANMA PETROLEUM PRODUCTS ENTERPRISE (MPPE) - Operate  Refineries,  Urea Fertilizer Plants,  LPG Plants,  Methanol Plant &  Transportation of Crude Oil & Petroleum Products - Marketing of Petroleum Products 6
    6. 6. A National Energy Management Committee (NEMC) and an Energy Development Committee (EDC) were also created in early January 2013 to strengthen coordination and planning among the energy sector’s institutions. National Energy Management Committee, 2014
    7. 7. Energy Policy Laid By NEMC • Explore and exploit all energy resources available in Myanmar. • Reform the organizational set-up of energy related State entities in accordance with the State’s economic reform policy. • Compile systematic statistics on domestic demand and supply of various different kinds of energy resources of Myanmar. • Implement rural energy supply programs in order to narrow the gap between urban and rural energy consumption. • Implement measures for sustainable energy development. National Energy Management Committee, 2014
    8. 8. • Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation. • Establish Research & Development institutions in order to keep abreast with international practices in energy resources exploration and development works and to produce international quality products. • Promote international collaboration in energy matters. • Formulate appropriate policy for energy product pricing meeting the economic security of energy producer, energy supplier and energy consumer and also to reduce the subsidy in pricing of energy products. National Energy Management Committee, 2014
    9. 9. Development of Renewable Energy • It is very practical to materialize Village Electrification by using available RE resources of Solar, Micro-hydro and Biomass. • Almost all Myanmar villages of about 64000 numbers with 70% of the country’s population have at least one kind of those resources. Currently, 1.5 to 500W range of applications are occurred throughout the country at community self-help attempts. • Those are existing situation to IMPROVE and DEVELOP by strategic and systematic development of RE. • Recently Government formed a Ministry level Committee of “Rural Electrification & Water Supply” under changed Policy of Rural Development & Poverty alleviation. • Also current Energy Policy reform processes are planning to support on deployment of RE for Country Power sector development. Ministry of Science and Technology, Myanmar, 2013
    10. 10. Barriers to Develop the Renewable Energy • Lack of statistical information and data collection, combination and saving. • Lack of cooperation among Ministries and Organizations regarding renewable energy sector development. • Lack of awareness of renewable energy technologies. • Lack of assistance from International Agencies and organizations in the are of Financing and transferring Technologies.
    11. 11. 12 Petrochemical Sector Crude Oil Refinery - 3 (51,000 bbl/day) LPG Plant - 3 (50 mmscfd) Fertilizer Plant (Urea) - 5 (Ammonia 1250 MTD & Urea 2012MTD) CO2 Recovery Plant - 1 (Liquid 24 Ton & Dry ice 6 Ton/day)
    12. 12. Investment Opportunities • Joint Venture project of Nyaung Don Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant. • Myanma Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE) intends to implement joint venture between MPE and interested foreign investors who have the ability in terms of worldwide experience in LPG production, storage, distribution, marketing and services, financial capability, reliability for long term cooperation. • Design capacity : 10-16 MMSCFD, 30 MTD.
    13. 13. Conclusion • Myanmar is now open to the world with visible political reforms and economic policy trend is targeting to open market and open trade. • We are doing our best with optimized efforts to conduct responsible business with international norm in the country. • Myanmar welcomes all international business investments in various sectors. All the neighboring and oversea petroleum companies are welcome to participate in our petroleum sector . 14
    14. 14. Thank you for your kind attention.
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    A Missing Element in Myanmar’s Development Plan: Deep Sea Port !

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    Author: Masato Abe | 10 Dec 2014
    | Vol 2 Issue 49

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    Masato Abe
    East-West Economic Corridor.
    Myanmar, which is often called Asia’s last frontier, has the potential to achieve quick development by integrating with neighbouring countries. The success of this process, however, is highly dependent on the adoption of a coherent and appropriate combination of policy measures for business and industrial development. Such measures should be developed based on the careful assessments on available opportunities and constraints the country faces.

    There are presently two potentially significant industrialisation projects in pipeline: the development of the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the upgrading of the road connections of the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) within the Myanmar territory. Thilawa SEZ is located at the mouth of the Yangon river, 20 kilometres south of Yangon, the commercial and industrial centre of Myanmar. EWEC crosses the central regions of four ASEAN countries, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Thailand and Myanmar, linking the South China Sea and Andaman Sea by roads of international standards and three border crossing points (see Map 1).

    However, while these projects are promising developments they are not adequate to cater to the needs of all industries and areas in the country.

    One of the bottlenecks of manufacturing development in Myanmar is the lack of a deep sea port to serve as a key logistical gateway of Yangon. Unfortunately, Yangon has no deep sea port and the quick development and integration of the country will benefit greatly from such an investment. It is commonly observed throughout the world that the manufacturing sector develops best when located adjacent to or near to a large deep sea port. A deep sea port is particularly crucial for the manufacturing sector because such a port is needed to facilitate the movement of goods for both sales and supplies, serving for export and import operations. Deep sea ports, due to the depth of their water, have the capability to accommodate large and heavily loaded ships.

    Two existing deep sea ports are along the northwest coastal line of Myanmar; however, their locations are far from the central region of Myanmar (and EWEC) (Map 2). Apart from the necessary upgrading of their facilities and capacities, their expected roles in manufacturing are likely to be limited to serving as regional logistics hubs for specific development purposes (e.g. gateways to and investment destinations for South Asia and China).
    A number of options exist for the development of additional deep sea ports. All of these have value and should be pursued in due course however priority should also be given to the developments which are best positioned to serve the needs of the manufacturing sector with connections to the capital.

    Industrial Zones and Special Economic Zones in Myanmar

    Plans have been made to develop a special economic zone along the southern coastline in Dawei that will include the development of a deep sea port. This project has been strongly supported by Thailand and aims to develop large scale utility infrastructure and diversified industrial clusters, including heavy industries, which could complement to the well-developed industrial clusters in the central region and eastern seaboard of Thailand. However, the Dawei port is located approximately 700km from Yangon and 300km from the western hub of the East-West Economic Corridor. Although the Dawei port has a geographic advantage with regard to market access to Thailand, Myanmar’s main trade partner, it is far from the traditional industrial clusters of Myanmar.

    In addition to the three advanced development plans for deep sea ports, two more emerging projects to develop deep sea ports close to Yangon, in Pathein and on Kalargote Island, are planned. Pathein’s plan has been recently proposed and includes, in addition to a new deep sea port, a couple of SEZs around Pathein and expressway and railway links between Yangon and Pathein. The deep sea port of Pathein is located in 200km west of Yangon and it can extend EWEC to the western coastline.

    On the other hand, Kalargote Island, has been periodically considered as a potential deep sea port location by various agencies for the past three decades, on and off. The most recent proposal was made by a Thai investor in 2013 to develop the island as a deep sea port, which aims to serve for the future industrial clusters along the East-West Economic Corridor and nearby states. The plan proposes that the island will not only to become a gateway for import and export operations at the existing and planned industrial zones but will also to serve for Thai-Myanmar border-trade and -production through the Three Pagoda border-pass and the other SEZ along EWEC.

    The Kalargote Island project has clear advantages over the other port development projects, including proximity to Yangon, EWEC, the new industrial zones and Thailand, Myanmar’s major market. This development should take priority to fast track the clear advantages it will bring.

    A comprehensive development strategy for the Tilawa SEZ and EWEC, coupled with the development of industrial zones, other SEZs and deep sea ports, should be at the high priority for the country. A lack of such policy framework, which must include the development of a deep sea port nearby Yangon, represents a major obstacle in enhance Myanmar’s growth prospects.

    Dr Masato Abe is Economic Affairs Officer of United Nations ESCAP in Thailand. The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations or Myanmar Business Today.

    Ref;http://www.mmbiztoday.com/articles/missing-element-myanmar-s-development-plan-deep-sea-port
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    TORU TAKAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

    YANGON -- The scene today is tranquil. Water buffalo graze in the shadows of a Portuguese church built in 1470. This is Myanmar's Thanlyin district, some 20km southeast of downtown Yangon. The Myanmar government hopes by 2015 the Thilawa special economic zone will be operational in this area -- a symbol of industrial modernity for a growing nation.

    As Myanmar emerges from decades of economic and political isolation, the government is pinning the Southeast Asian country's future on foreign capital and technology to finance and develop special economic zones that can drive growth. The country has great potential, but few of its industrial parks have access to a stable power supply, modern ports or good roads. The government has designated three special economic zones it hopes will underpin its drive to liberalize and attract investment -- essential steps if Myanmar is to integrate into the region and catch up with its economically vibrant neighbors.
    　
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    This is the government's second attempt to develop Thilawa, which will have an area of 24 sq. km. A consortium of companies from Singapore and Malaysia in the 1990s began work on an industrial park there. That project was shelved in 1997 in the aftermath of the Asian currency crisis and economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar's military junta. The government of President Thein Sein, which assumed power in 2011, revived the project. It decided in July last year to put Japan in charge of developing Thilawa.

    Three of Japan's largest trading companies -- Mitsubishi Corp., Sumitomo Corp. and Marubeni -- on Oct. 29 signed a contract with a public-private body in Myanmar and created a joint venture to develop the Thilawa zone. The venture will be 51% owned by a Myanmar's entity, and 49% by the Japanese entities. A 10% portion will be owned by the Japan International Cooperation Agency, known as JICA. The Japanese government will provide yen loans for the construction of a power plant and a port in the zone. Japan's Penta-Ocean Construction won the bid to develop the land and plans to begin building by the end of the year. The joint venture aims to open a 4 sq. km portion of the zone around mid-2015. Suzuki Motor is considering building an auto plant in the zone.

     
     
    Other plans are afoot. In the southern city of Dawei, a project for a coastal industrial park that will dwarf Thilawa is on the drawing board. The 200 sq. km Dawei project will be one of the largest zones of its kind in the world if it gets built. Land for the site has been secured in a fishing village facing the Indian Ocean, 300km west of Bangkok. Myanmar intends to bring integrated steel plants and chemical plants, among other operations, to the industrial park. Thailand agreed last August to jointly develop Dawei with Myanmar. Once the zone is linked by road and rail with its neighbor, it could become a base for a cross-border division of labor. Wages are climbing in Thailand, but are much cheaper in Myanmar. The zone could also serve as a distribution hub linking Southeast Asia with India, the Middle East and Africa.

    Thein Sein sought Japan's participation in the Dawei project when the East Asian nation's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited in May. Japanese officials in late September had their first formal meeting with Thai and Myanmar counterparts in Yangon. With as many as 4,000 Japanese automakers, electronics companies and others operating in Thailand, the Dawei industrial park could be a boon. But with its hands full in Thilawa, Japan Inc. has been cagey about taking part in the Dawei project.

    Kyaukpyu, in northwestern Myanmar, is a candidate for the third zone. With oil and natural gas pipelines from the city to China's Yunnan Province operating since September, the zone is expected to attract petrochemical companies, and other corporations. But Kyaukpyu is still in the early planning stages. A lead developer has yet to be selected.

    If all goes well, foreign companies should find the three special economic zones in Myanmar attractive. Each has advantages and disadvantages.  Thilawa is close to Yangon, the country's largest city, making it relatively easy to find workers. But the zone is not suited to heavy industry because the port that serves it, on a river, cannot accommodate large ships. Dawei offers convenient access to Thailand, but requires infrastructure building from scratch. Kyaukpyu has a good deep-water port, but is far from Myanmar's industrial centers and those of its neighbors.

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    Other infrastructure projects are in the works. In June, Myanmar auctioned off operating rights for two mobile communications companies, with Norway's Telenor and Qatar Telecom tendering the winning bids. The two companies plan by 2015 to start offering service, once networks are in place. The local mobile communications market is dominated by Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications and another government-affiliated company. The mobile penetration rate in Myanmar is around 10%. The government hopes introducing competition from overseas telecom companies will boost that figure to 80% by 2016.

    Myanmar is also looking to upgrade the country's air links. A consortium comprising Incheon International Airport and other South Korean companies won the right to build and operate Hanthawaddy International Airport in a northern suburb of Yangon. The airport is scheduled to open in 2018 and will be able to handle 12 million passengers a year. The capacity of Yangon's current international airport will also be doubled to 5.5 million passengers by 2015. The government has set a goal of drawing 7.5 million overseas tourists annually, seven times the current level, by 2020. With many underdeveloped assets, such as ancient Buddhist temples, Myanmar's ambition to grow tourism into a $10 billion industry is achievable.

    Ref;http://asia.nikkei.com/magazine/20131121-Hang-on,-Yangon/Cover-Story/Myanmar-pins-growth-ambitions-on-new-economic-zones?page=2
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