Posts Tagged ‘ASEAN’

As the International Institute of Journalism of Germany will conduct a two-month News Writing Course on ASEAN Integration, those interested may apply. The applicant must be from ASEAN member-countries and Timor (observer status), and he or she must be interested in ASEAN affairs and have gained at least 4 years’ experience in working for any newspaper, magazine, online media and news agency. The application is to be ... Full story

Myanmar won silver medals in Fourth ASEAN Quiz Competition held in Manila, the Philippines, on Dec 3. The Popular News on Dec 5 went to Yangon Airport to interview the winners upon their arrival. Maung Zambu Kyaw from Bahan Township State High School No 2 said, “There are three rounds. ... Full story

Myanmar should primarily attract ASEAN countries and its other neighbours for the development of its travel and tourism services, said treasurer Dr Aung Htay Lin of Ngwe Saung Hoteliers Association. He said that Thai tourists constitute the largest number visiting Myanmar, followed by Chinese and Koreans, and that if attraction is made with the best services, more of the Asian visitors will come. “In alluring them, we ... Full story