Inclusive participation is a key to boosting community-based tourism

Dec 2,2019
IN a recent news report, Vice President U Henry Van Thio, chairman of the Ethnic and Public Affairs Management and Service Committee, was quoted highlighting the importance of inclusive participation in developing community-based tourism, which is a business friendly to both the environment and natural resources, at a conference in Kachin State.
Establishing copyright system key to encouraging innovations, development
Dec 01
While enacting its market oriented economic system, Myanmar has carried out reforms to support the system.
A wake-up call
Nov 30
An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter Scale shook Yangon on 13 November, rattling residents.
Spending smartly, not less, is key
Nov 29

Speed up efforts to protect civilians from landmines
Nov 28
A landmine explosion yesterday in Hsipaw, Shan State, which left one tourist dead and one injured has put into focus the grave risks posed by landmines in Myanmar.
Preserving handicrafts, creating jobs through innovation
Nov 27
A number of tangible and intangible arts from the 11th century are still being preserved in Myanmar. At present, Myanmar’s arts and crafts industry is under threat due to shortage of skilled labor and a drop in demand from home and abroad.
Sustainable use of forests
Nov 26
Since the time Myanmar was ruled by kings and up till 2015, people were chopping trees and gathering wood from the Bago Yoma Mountain Range. Recently, teak plantations were set up for commercial purposes to both supplement demand and counter deforestation.