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ASEAN ministers gather in Myanmar for economic talks

 Economic ministers from the 10-member ASEAN gathered in Myanmar's administrative capital Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to discuss matters related to economic integration, forming the ASEAN Economic Community and visions for the post-AEC.

Vietnamese, Chinese FMs hold meeting in Myanmar

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on August 8 met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings in Myanmar’s capital Nay Pyi Taw.

Deputy PM meets with foreign ministers of Myanmar, US, India

 Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has held bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Myanmar, the US and India on the sidelines of the on-going 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-47) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. |

Vietnam banks compete for licenses to operate in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) is the only Vietnamese bank of 25 foreign banks that have an opportunity to received one of 10 licenses in Myanmar.

Vietnam’s biggest pharmaceutical company to invest in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge - Hau Giang Pharmaceutical Company (DHG) is negotiating with a local company in Myanmar to open a joint venture project, according to Bloomberg news service.

Vietnam encourages businesses to make investments in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Government will help businesses invest in Myanmar, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said while receiving Myanmar Minister of Industry U Maung Myint in Ha Noi yesterday, May 13.

PM Dung's Full Remarks at 24th ASEAN Summit

 VietNamNet Bridge – PM Nguyen Tan Dung on May 11 delivered his remarks at the 24th ASEAN Summit held in in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

Myanmar launches more mangrove forest rehabilitation project

 Myanmar has launched one more project of mangrove forest rehabilitation in Kadonkani forest reserve in Ayeyawaddy delta region with more cyclone shelters to be built there,

Javelin throwers break world records at Para Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese javelin thrower Nguyen Thi Hai broke the world record at the ongoing seventh ASEAN Para-Games in Myanmar on January 19, bringing home an additional gold.

Vietnam ranks overall fourth at 7th Para Games

 VietNamNet Bridge – After five-days of competition, Vietnam has bagged 185 medals, including 48 gold medals, ranking a respectable overall fourth at the 7th ASEAN Para Games.

Vietnam tops 7th ASEAN Para Games in first day

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam topped the medal tally after the first competition day of the ongoing seventh ASEAN Para Games in Myanmar with 11 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals.  

ASEAN Para Games open in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – The seventh ASEAN Para Games officially opened yesterday (Jan 14) at the Wunna Theikdi Sports Complex in Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar.

Viettel plans investments in Tanzania, Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – Having got licenses in seven foreign markets, military-run telecom group Viettel is seeking investment opportunities in Tanzania and Myanmar in a bid to raise overseas incomes.

ADB to link for expanding HIV/AIDS treatment in Myanmar

The Asian Development Bank will provide a strategic link between Myanmar government and non- governmental organizations in expanding HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention services, using funds from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction,

SEA Games wrap up in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games closed yesterday (Dec 22) in Nay Pyi Taw, marking the end of a prestigious tournament for which athletes spent two years in training.

Vietnamese athletes excel at Myanmar SEA Games

VietNamNet Bridge – Teenager Nguyen Thi Anh Vien yesterday (Dec 12) won a double victory, with both a title and a record, at the ongoing 27th Southeast (SEA) Games in Myanmar.

Singapore defeat Vietnam to top Group A

 VietNamNet Bridge – Singapore defeated Viet Nam 1-0 in the second round match of the SEA Games' Group A yesterday (Dec 10) in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar.

Giang adds second gold to Games tally

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoang Thi Phuong Giang won Viet Nam's second gold medal yesterday (Dec 8) at the 27th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Myanmar.

Vietnam's taekwondo team hopes for gold in Myanmar

 VietNamNet Bridge – A target of five gold medals has been set for Vietnam's taekwondo team at the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar, but this could prove to be a tough task without their strongest members.

Hopes rest on Vietnamese wushu artists to bring home gold medals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's wushu artists are expected to bring home the country's first medals from the 27th Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.