Da Nang, August 25 –
Member of the association of south East Asian Nations (ASEAN) will discuss a trans –ASEAN gas, upcoming 42th South-East Asian Economic ministers meeting said deputy Secretary-General Mr S.Pusphanathan of ASEAN Economic community told Yangon based The Voice weekly.
We will discuss about transitional gas pipeline as we are willing to promote the trade among the nations, Mr S.Pusphanathan said at the exclusive interview at Da Nang with The Voice weekly.
Myanmar earns three billion dollars last year by selling its natural gas.
Myanmar already connected a gas line to China through southern port Sitwe. Asean gas pipeline plans also include Thai Myanmar’s Yedagun gas line project and to stretch a gas pipe line through Indonesia ,Malaysia and Thailand in 2010.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 and it now has 10 members of nation including Myanmar. More than 27 percent of ASEAN energy’s consumption comes from natural gas fields of region.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
ASEAN SG optimise to Myanmar election
Da nang,August 27
The Secretary-General of ASEAN has welcomed the news that Myanmar would hold its general elections on 7 November 2010. "It is certainly a welcome relief in the sense that the date is now definite. Not only has ASEAN has been anxious about the preparations for the general elections in Myanmar, but the entire global community has been concerned that it would not be free, fair and effective as a mechanism of national reconciliation."
"I hope that Myanmar will prove the sceptics wrong and Myanmar will respond positively to appeal for freedom of mobility and expression during the lead up to the elections scheduled for 7 November," said Dr Surin Pitsuwan in Da Nang, Viet Nam, in response to media queries. Dr Surin is in Da Nang to attend the 42nd ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.
Dr Surin’s comments followed a statement issued recently by the Foreign Minister of Viet Nam, as the ASEAN Chair. Welcoming the decision by Myanmar on the date of the elections, the statement said that the region “encourages Myanmar to further accelerate progress in the implementation of the Roadmap for National Reconciliation and Democracy, including in preparations for the [scheduled] elections leading to a constitutional Government in [the country].”
ASEAN, the statement went on to say, underscores the importance of national reconciliation in Myanmar and the holding of the general elections in a free, fair and inclusive manner, thus contributing to Myanmar’s stability and development.
The statement also stressed the need for Myanmar to continue to work with ASEAN and the United Nations in this process. “For its part, ASEAN expresses its readiness to render assistance as deemed appropriate by Myanmar and in accordance with the ASEAN Charter. ASEAN will keep close consultations with Myanmar in this regard.”
The Secretary-General of ASEAN has welcomed the news that Myanmar would hold its general elections on 7 November 2010. "It is certainly a welcome relief in the sense that the date is now definite. Not only has ASEAN has been anxious about the preparations for the general elections in Myanmar, but the entire global community has been concerned that it would not be free, fair and effective as a mechanism of national reconciliation."
"I hope that Myanmar will prove the sceptics wrong and Myanmar will respond positively to appeal for freedom of mobility and expression during the lead up to the elections scheduled for 7 November," said Dr Surin Pitsuwan in Da Nang, Viet Nam, in response to media queries. Dr Surin is in Da Nang to attend the 42nd ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.
Dr Surin’s comments followed a statement issued recently by the Foreign Minister of Viet Nam, as the ASEAN Chair. Welcoming the decision by Myanmar on the date of the elections, the statement said that the region “encourages Myanmar to further accelerate progress in the implementation of the Roadmap for National Reconciliation and Democracy, including in preparations for the [scheduled] elections leading to a constitutional Government in [the country].”
ASEAN, the statement went on to say, underscores the importance of national reconciliation in Myanmar and the holding of the general elections in a free, fair and inclusive manner, thus contributing to Myanmar’s stability and development.
The statement also stressed the need for Myanmar to continue to work with ASEAN and the United Nations in this process. “For its part, ASEAN expresses its readiness to render assistance as deemed appropriate by Myanmar and in accordance with the ASEAN Charter. ASEAN will keep close consultations with Myanmar in this regard.”
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Asean Economic meeting not to discuss Thai- Myanmar 's border tension
Da nang,august 26
Myanmar Ambassador revealed that ASEAN’s Economic meeting will not touch on the problem of Myanmar -Thailand border's tension.
Soe Thar , Minister of Myanmar economic development and national planning is attending ASEAN Economic meeting and but he won't dicuss this issue in this meeting , Said Khin Mg Soe, Myanmar ambassador of Vietnam.
Myanmar closed border since July 7 and Myanmar traders continue their export through southern border gate.
Thailand daily Bangkok post reported that the border closure affects all kinds of people living near it, truck drivers, taxi drivers, market stall-holders, restaurant owners, traders, guesthouse owners.
The closure is estimated to cost Thailand around 88 million baht a day - or 2.8 million dollars.
Myanmar Ambassador revealed that ASEAN’s Economic meeting will not touch on the problem of Myanmar -Thailand border's tension.
Soe Thar , Minister of Myanmar economic development and national planning is attending ASEAN Economic meeting and but he won't dicuss this issue in this meeting , Said Khin Mg Soe, Myanmar ambassador of Vietnam.
Myanmar closed border since July 7 and Myanmar traders continue their export through southern border gate.
Thailand daily Bangkok post reported that the border closure affects all kinds of people living near it, truck drivers, taxi drivers, market stall-holders, restaurant owners, traders, guesthouse owners.
The closure is estimated to cost Thailand around 88 million baht a day - or 2.8 million dollars.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Myanmar to draft a bill on Market competition policy
Da nang ,August 24
To achieve a free and fair market economy system,Myanmar to draft a bill on market competition policy.The draft bill is expected to be ready by 2015 , Tin Ko win, director of Myanmar ministry of economy development and National planning said on Tuesday.
He told the reporters at exclusive interview after launching ceremony ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Competition Policy .He added that Myanmar will draft the bill to be connected with its economy and it will last at least 5 years to finish the bill.
Myanmar agreed to finish a bill on competition policy before 2015 since the ASEAN Economist ministers' meeting which held three years ago.
Vietnam, Singapore , Thai and Indonesia already adapted competition policy law. Malaysia is going to finish it and Myanmar, Brunei, Lao , Cambodia and Philippine are going to draft competition policy and law, said Dr Vu Huy Hoang, Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade, at the opening ceremony.
The free competition is envisioned to drive down the prices of good and services .The influx of foreign direct investment on the other hands to create the jobs said Myanmar delegate.
ASEAN Regional Guidelines books are meant to help raise awareness among the targeted groups, to develop a competitive culture amongst the business community and to further create a favorable environment for the introduction and enforcement of competition policy and law.
To achieve a free and fair market economy system,Myanmar to draft a bill on market competition policy.The draft bill is expected to be ready by 2015 , Tin Ko win, director of Myanmar ministry of economy development and National planning said on Tuesday.
He told the reporters at exclusive interview after launching ceremony ASEAN Regional Guidelines on Competition Policy .He added that Myanmar will draft the bill to be connected with its economy and it will last at least 5 years to finish the bill.
Myanmar agreed to finish a bill on competition policy before 2015 since the ASEAN Economist ministers' meeting which held three years ago.
Vietnam, Singapore , Thai and Indonesia already adapted competition policy law. Malaysia is going to finish it and Myanmar, Brunei, Lao , Cambodia and Philippine are going to draft competition policy and law, said Dr Vu Huy Hoang, Vietnam Minister of Industry and Trade, at the opening ceremony.
The free competition is envisioned to drive down the prices of good and services .The influx of foreign direct investment on the other hands to create the jobs said Myanmar delegate.
ASEAN Regional Guidelines books are meant to help raise awareness among the targeted groups, to develop a competitive culture amongst the business community and to further create a favorable environment for the introduction and enforcement of competition policy and law.
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