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Young innovators showcase robotic skills at Myanmar's World Robot Contest

STORY: Young innovators showcase robotic skills at Myanmar's World Robot Contest SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Young innovators from across Myanmar gathered to showcase their robotic skills at the nation's inaugural World Robot Contest held at the National Theater in Yangon on Saturday. Nyi Nyi Zaw Htun, the WRC event organizer, said that over 200 students in more than 70 teams from different parts of Myanmar competed in the contest. "We organized the contest in accordance with the rules set by WRC. Participating students will gain the benefits of teamwork, engineering knowledge and more," he said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)

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MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-RCEP-SEMINAR

(240227) -- NAY PYI TAW, Feb. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Dr. Kan Zaw speaks at the opening event of a seminar on the understanding and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Feb. 26, 2024. The three-day seminar was organized under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework. It kicked off here on Monday, bringing representatives from six Lancang-Mekong countries together. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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Myanmar hosts seminar on RCEP implementation practices

STORY: Myanmar hosts seminar on RCEP implementation practices SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Nay Pyi Taw CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. various of Myanmar's Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations Dr. Kan Zaw speaking 3. various of Zheng Zhihong, minister counselor of the Chinese embassy in Myanmar speaking 4. various of U Win Zeyar Tun, vice chair of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation National Coordination Unit Myanmar speaking STORYLINE: A seminar on the understanding and implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement kicked off in Nay Pyi Taw on Monday, bringing representatives from six Lancang-Mekong countries together. The three-day seminar was organized under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework. Speaking at the opening event, Zheng Zhihong, minister counselor of the Chinese embassy in Myanmar, said the RCEP is a free trade agreement with the largest participating popu

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240213) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shibata Kazuki (L)/Yamada Naoki of Japan compete against Zaw Lin Htoo/Min Htet Kaung of Myanmar during the men's team group stage between Japan and Myanmar at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 13, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240213) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shibata Kazuki (L)/Yamada Naoki of Japan compete against Zaw Lin Htoo/Min Htet Kaung of Myanmar during the men's team group stage between Japan and Myanmar at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 13, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)MALAYSIA-SHAH ALAM-BADMINTON-ASIA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

(240213) -- SHAH ALAM, Feb. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Shibata Kazuki/Yamada Naoki (L) of Japan compete against Zaw Lin Htoo/Min Htet Kaung of Myanmar during the men's team group stage between Japan and Myanmar at the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Feb. 13, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231006) -- JINHUA, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shein Wunna Zaw (1st R) of Myanmar competes during the Men's Regu Preliminary of Sepaktakraw between Myanmar and India at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231004) -- JINHUA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shein Wunna Zaw (1st L) and Aung Khant Thu of Myanmar block during the Men's Quadrant Gold Medal Match of Sepaktakraw between Indonesia and Myanmar at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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(SP)CHINA-JINHUA-ASIAN GAMES-SEPAKTAKRAW (CN)

(231004) -- JINHUA, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shein Wunna Zaw (3rd L) and Zin Ko Ko of Myanmar block during the Men's Quadrant Gold Medal Match of Sepaktakraw between Indonesia and Myanmar at the 19th Asian Games in Jinhua, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao)

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Chinese friendship association donates solar streetlights to Myanmar

STORY: Chinese friendship association donates solar streetlights to Myanmar DATELINE: Aug. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony STORYLINE: The Yunnan Provincial People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries has donated 60 sets of solar-powered streetlights to the Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation in Myanmar. The ceremony was held in Yangon on Tuesday. Speaking at the ceremony, Yangon Region Minister for Natural Resources U Zaw Win expressed thanks to the Chinese friendship association, saying that the donation will help strengthen Myanmar-China friendship. Fifty sets of solar lights have been installed around the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, and they will provide well-lit conditions for athletes to train and exercise, contributing to their overall well-being, he said. These solar streetlights, which utilize solar energy, have the benefits of saving electricity and minimizing environmental impact,

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Myanmar to unveil giant sitting marble statue of Buddha in Nay Pyi Taw

STORY: Myanmar to unveil giant sitting marble statue of Buddha in Nay Pyi Taw DATELINE: July 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: Nay Pyi Taw CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maravijaya Buddha Image 2. various of the compound of the pagoda STORYLINE: After more than three years of construction, Myanmar is preparing to unveil a giant sitting marble statue of Lord Buddha in its capital Nay Pyi Taw on Aug. 1, the Information Team of Myanmar's State Administration Council said on Friday. The magnificent marble statue, namely Maravijaya Buddha Image, weighing 1,782 tons, stands tall at 63 feet and is accompanied by an 18-foot-tall throne, weighing an additional 3,510 tons. The monumental project, spanning over three years, involved the dedicated efforts of more than 500 skilled engineering workers, said Zaw Min Tun, head of the State Administration Council's Information Team. "It is the world's largest marble sitting Buddha statue, and was entirely funded by public donations," Zaw Min Tu

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Pitcher from Myanmar

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Zaw Zaw Oo, a pitcher from Myanmar, poses during a press conference in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, western Japan, on June 20, 2013. He joined the Kagawa Olive Guyners of the Shikoku Island League plus, a regional baseball independent league.

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Myanmar Development Cooperation Forum

NAYPYITAW, Myanmar - Kan Zaw, Myanmar's minister for national planning and economic development, serves as chairman of the first Myanmar Development and Cooperation Forum in the capital Naypyitaw on Jan. 20, 2013.

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Japan, Myanmar soccer leagues to promote cooperation

YANGON, Myanmar - J-League Chairman Kazumi Ohigashi (L) and Zaw Zaw, chairman of the Myanmar Football Federation, shake hands in Yangon on Aug. 27, 2012, after signing the agreement to promote cooperation between the soccer leagues of Japan and Myanmar, the J-League and the Myanmar National League.

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Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots.

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Former Myanmar President Ne Win dies at 92

YANGON, Myanmar - Former Myanmar President Gen. Ne Win (file photo) died at his lakeside residence Dec. 5, family sources said. He was 92. The former president had been under house arrest since March following the apprehension of his son-in-law Aye Zaw Win and three grandsons in an alleged coup attempt against the junta.

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Myanmar selects bodybuilding athletes for upcoming SEA Games

STORY: Myanmar selects bodybuilding athletes for upcoming SEA Games DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of bodybuilding athletes preparing for a competition in Yangon 2. various of bodybuilding athletes in a competition in Yangon 3. various of spectators at a bodybuilding competition in Yangon STORYLINE: More than 160 bodybuilding athletes on Sunday took part in a national trial in Yangon for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "We have organized bodybuilding events to promote national wellness. Athletes for the SEA Games will also be selected from today's event," secretary of the federation Min Zaw Oo said. The Myanmar Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Federation President's Cup featured 15 categories in total, 11 for male athletes and four for female, he said, adding that a total of 168 athletes participated in the event. The 32nd SEA Games is scheduled to be held in Cambodia in May 2023. Xinhua News Agency correspondents rep

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Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots. (Kyodo)

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Former Myanmar President Ne Win dies at 92

YANGON, Myanmar - Former Myanmar President Gen. Ne Win (file photo) died at his lakeside residence Dec. 5, family sources said. He was 92. The former president had been under house arrest since March following the apprehension of his son-in-law Aye Zaw Win and three grandsons in an alleged coup attempt against the junta. (Kyodo)

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Rohingya activist in Japan shines light on Rohingya, refugee issues

Rohingya refugee Zaw Min Htut gives an interview at his office in Kawagoe, Japan's Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 2, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo