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Board of the Year
Published on 28/11/2013
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Set Fire To The Rain — Adele
Published on 28/11/2013
» The phrase "set fire to the rain" means getting over pain caused to you especially after breakups and demolishing any stress feelings that come with it.
Playing with contradictions
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 28/11/2013
» Despite their metallic grey sheen, their shapes and details clearly indicated their roots _ khon. Looking closer, however, and instead of the usual full, growling faces of the khon demons, the cheeks and eyes of these masks designed by Anuthep Potchprasart resembled those of a skeleton. The first few notes plucked from the traditional Chinese guqin zither unfolded an ominous blanket over the show.
Japan prepares for major role in Myanmar’s rice industry
Asia focus, Justin Heifetz, Published on 28/11/2013
» A 5,000-tonne shipment of rice to Japan from Myanmar for the first time in 45 years caught international headlines last week, with media lauding another milestone in Myanmar’s political reforms.
Telecom bidders vie to stand out in Myanmar ‘beauty contest’
Asia focus, Justin Heifetz, Published on 28/11/2013
» Bidders for telecom licences in Myanmar are stepping up activities in the country in hopes of scoring high in a “beauty contest” being held by consultants hired by the government.
Drilling for details
Asia focus, Justin Heifetz, Published on 28/11/2013
» While as many as 50 oil and gas companies submitted expressions of interest on June 14 for 30 offshore blocks, industry insiders warn that poor infrastructure and the government’s new production sharing contract (PSC) regime are risky for foreign investors.
Culinary Connections
B Magazine, Justin Heifetz, Published on 28/11/2013
» While Yangon's hot spots for best food and beverages have this year fell under the spotlight, the lists have _ unlike Myanmar's commercial capital _ become a bit tired. And, as the city continues its journey to become one of Asia's premiere tourist destinations, visitors will be expecting something more.
2 dead in World Cup stadium accident
AFP, Published on 28/11/2013
» Two workers were killed Wednesday when a crane collapsed at a stadium set to host next year's World Cup opener, raising fresh doubts about Brazil's ability to finish work for the tournament on schedule.
Dubai wins Expo 2020
AFP, Published on 28/11/2013
» Dubai beat off opposition from Brazil, Russia and Turkey on Wednesday to win the right to host the 2020 World Expo, sparking celebrations in the Gulf city and a stunning fireworks display at the world's tallest building.
FIFA uphold Ukraine racism ban
AFP, Published on 28/11/2013
» FIFA on Wednesday said they had thrown out an appeal by Ukraine against a stadium ban imposed in the wake of racist incidents during their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign.