Pinheiro expresses satisfaction with latest mission: THE United Nations human rights rapporteur Paulo Sergio Pinheiro has declared his latest mission to Myanmar ? his third in less than a year ? a success... Myawaddy TV opts for cheaper satellite: MYAWADDY television will begin using Indonesia?s Palapa C-2 satellite from March 1, a change which will save it about US$400,000 a year... Shwedagon Pagoda tops visit list for tourists: YANGON?S magnificent Shwe-dagon Pagoda has attracted an average of nearly 103,640 foreign visitors a year since 1995, according to figures released by trustees of the revered site... Asean steps up fight against terror: ASEAN foreign ministers pledged a "new era" of cooperation against terrorism, with plans to link efforts to combat militancy and promote the region as a safe place for tourism and investment... Economic revamp backed for four Asean members: PHUKET, Thailand ? Foreign ministers from Asean?s newest members last week approved an ambitious plan to revamp their economies and infrastructure, officials said last week... Human resources, training needed in IT sector: DIRECTORS of the company which operates Myanmar Information Communication Technology Park have urged tenants at the facility to invest more in human resources development... SPDC Chairman speaks of challenge of change: THE Chairman of State Peace and Development Council, Senior General Than Shwe, has said Myanmar faces challenges in bringing about a faster democratisation process. Senior General Than Shwe said "disturbances inside and outside the country" would hamper the government?s development programs and the democratisation process... Successful IT entrepreneur: U Tun Thura Thet had initially studied to become a doctor, but that was before he became captivated by the world of computers... Government enacts two laws to pave way for new universities: THE government enacted the Myanmar Maritime University Law last week as plans continue for the opening of the new institution on Bayintnaung Road in August... Solar power: renewable, clean and free: MYANMAR should make greater use of solar energy, a visiting expert from Germany said in Yangon last week... Call to boost exports to South Korea: COMMERCE Ministry Brig-Gen Pyi Sone has called for an increase in exports to South Korea, one of Myanmar?s most important trading partners... Seminar promotes move towards e-government: MYANMAR and overseas experts have urged the government to make greater use of information technology to provide services to the public... Red Cross seeks funding: MYANMAR Red Cross Society is seeking funding from international sources as well as local partners to implement a strategic five-year health plan, focusing on HIV-AIDS and reproductive health, first aid, health education and recruiting blood donors... E-media plans unveiled: THE Inforithm-Maze publishing and e-commerce services company has unveiled plans to launch a website featuring contributions from at least 15 publications... City property sector gains momentum: THREE newly-opened Yangon residential estates have sold out, in the latest indication of a rebound in the Yangon real estate sector... Thousands gather for 54th Chin National Day: MORE than one thousand people gathered at Yangon University?s Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyi Road last Wednesday to celebrate the 54th anniversary of Chin National Day... More books for students: THE ministries of Education and Information will publish about 35 million copies of textbooks for students attending basic education schools in the academic year starting next June... Confectionery product to have local flavour: A NEW confectionery product goes on the market next month as part of the government?s import substitution campaign... Natural gas processing plant arrives: THE Energy Planning Department says most of the equipment has arrived for two skid-mounted liquefied petroleum gas plants, which are due to go into operation in May... International team of naturalists visits Kachin State: A TEAM of naturalists has returned to Yangon after spending nearly a month in far northern Kachin State gathering information to be used in a management plan for a wildlife sanctuary designated recently by the Forest Department... $25m in contracts a Fair result: MORE than US$25 million in export contracts has been generated by the first trade fair held in Myanmar to promote the fisheries and livestock sectors...Shwedagon Pagoda tops visit list for tourists YANGON?S magnificent Shwe-dagon Pagoda has attracted an average of nearly 103,640 foreign visitors a year since 1995, according to figures released by trustees of the revered site.