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State Counsellor Participates in Roundtable Meeting of 2Nd Belt and Road Forum SHAPING A BRIGHTER SHARED FUTURE THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY COOPERATION PAGE-8 (OPINION) The Global New Light of Myanmar NEXT GENERATION PLATFORM 28 APRIL 2019 THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR INTERVIEW ITTLE are we aware that, often in life, our very fears are capable enough to bring out our greatest strengths to limelight. Only in L the face of the mightiest obstacles can we discover our fortes. Life is full of ups and downs, and there really is no man who can outwardly claim that By Sandy D life for him has been a bed full of roses. Consequently, it Grade 11, ICEC is wise to keep in mind that the most beautiful flowers MoHT: Showcasing unique culture, way of life, traditions on have concealed underlying pricks and thorns. Indeed, it is wistful thinking to wish for a life free from hardships. However, “Sweet are the uses of adversity, which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, wears yet a precious jewel in its head,” and so the great playwright William Shakespeare had suggested. One can firmly say that dreadful they may be, adversities actually turn out to be blessings in disguise. In Darwin’s theory of evolution, it is stated that there takes place a struggle for existence, and through the process of ‘survival of the fittest’, the dominating party of our planet is ultimately determined. Surely, a man is who he can be due to the difficulties he has duly encountered and overcome. Perhaps, if he were to give up midway, he would only be left with the bitter taste of defeat as a result. Who doesn’t experience the setbacks in life? Rather, these innu- merous failures are simply stepping stones for those bound to grasp higher success. People are not famous for trifling matters. The world’s heroes are born out of trials of adversity. Take Abraham Lincoln, Myanmar to the world; raising living standards of people Mahatma Gandhi and General Aung San for instance. Lincoln was shot dead, Gandhi was assassinated and the same goes for General Aung San. However, they become martyrs that will forever be ingrained in the hearts of their nations and the world. Undeniably, these so-called adversities give us yet an- other chance to try. Being intellectual creatures, humans learn from their mistakes. They battle against the odds and strive forward. Take a look at Japan! A country that had gone through tremendous effects of the Second World War is now brimming with prosperity. Through much blood and PAGE-8,9 Pull-outtears, sweat and sacrifices, Japan is no longer is a small supplement nation at the mercy of the World War and has become an affluent country with a main say in the development of today’s global affairs. What of the island-country Singapore? It really is wonderous how in a matter of decades, Singapore has changed into one of the most influential nations in the world. In days of prosperity and pleasure, we are inclined to remain ignorant of these struggles. Peaceful moments are also as fleeting as they come. True tranquility is established once one stands steadfast to their principles and fearlessly undertakes this great tribulation. After bright days come dark ones. Naturally, a gloomy sky promises a colorful rainbow when the shower has come to pass. A will is eternal. No mountain is too tall to overcome. Let us turn the tides and live gloriously! Vol. VI, No. 11, 9th Waning of Tagu 1381 ME www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com Sunday, 28 April 2019 State Counsellor participates in roundtable meeting of 2nd Belt and Road Forum State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi attends the roundtable meeting of 2nd Belt and Road Forum for international Cooperation in Beijing, China yesterday. PHOTO: MNA TATE Counsellor Daw Upon arrival at the Yanqi ing Connectivity to Explore bring more benefits to all Belt and mega-infrastructure pro- Aung San Suu Kyi partic- Lake International Conference New Sources of Growth” at the and Road partner countries jects contributed largely to trade Sipated in the roundtable Centre in Beijing, the State Jixian Hall. through improved infrastruc- facilitation, economic growth meeting of the Second Belt and Counsellor was welcomed by Speaking at the meeting, ture and people-to-people link- and job creation through flows Road Forum for International Chinese President Xi Jinjping. she said Myanmar recognized ages. of goods, services and people, Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing She took part in the round- fully that enhancing connectiv- Facilitating connectivity in she added. yesterday. table meeting entitled “Boost- ity, both hard and soft, would regional infrastructure plans SEE PAGE-3 28 APRIL 2019 2 NATIONAL THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Government, businesspersons hold 26th regular monthly meeting in Yangon ICE President U Myint made and issues raised by the Swe, Chairman of the business persons. VPrivate Sector Develop- Yangon Region Chief Min- ment Committee (PSDC) and ister U Phyo Min Thein then businesspersons held the 26th explained about works imple- regular meeting at the Union of mented and future works in Myanmar Federation of Cham- Yangon Region for private sec- bers of Commerce and Industry tor development and prepara- (UMFCCI) in Yangon yesterday tions made to hold the Yangon morning. Region Investment Forum to In his address to the meet- increase investment in Yangon ing the Vice President said the Region. 20-members PSDC was formed UMFCCI President U Zaw in 24 October 2016 by Presiden- Min Win also explained about tial order to effectively carry the status of implementing de- out the tasks of the private sec- cisions made at the past meet- tor development framework. It ings, public-private discussions had reached a life term of two held for private sector develop- and half years and had formed ment, increasing export and five work committees to co- status of sector wise works. ordinate difficulties faced by Ministry of Commerce businesses with relevant union Department of Trade Director ministerial departments and Vice President U Myint Swe delivers the speech at the meeting of the 26th regular meeting at UMFCCI General U Min Min then ex- office in Yangon. PHOTO: MNA state and region governments. plained about posting the My- It had been holding regular anmar Doing Business Website. monthly meetings with busi- Illegal imports through the changes to laws, rules, work and Union Minister for Com- Later Muse-Namkham ness persons starting from border were threatening the procedures; time required; fees merce Dr. than Myint explained Border Trade Merchant Asso- December 2016 and this was existence of small and medium and costs etc. were posted so about arrangements made to ciation Vice Chairman U Min the 26th meeting. Respons- enterprises (SMEs) and PSDC everything could be learnt at export pulses, beans and rice Naing Soe, Myanmar Retailers es to suggestions and issues has formed illegal trade control a single place. to foreign countries. Association general secretary raised by business persons up and prevention groups in nine As private sector develop- Afterwards Union Minister Daw Tin Su Hlaing and My- to the 25th meeting were be- regions and states and during ment plays an important role in for Planning and Finance U Soe anmar Cosmetics Association ing sent back to relevant busi- September 2019 to March 2019, the country’s development the Win explained about arrange- Chairman U Kyaw Min sub- nesses through the UMFCCI. 436 arrests of an estimated Ks government was giving priority ments made by the ministry mitted sector wise difficulties Responses included matters 5.145 billion worth of illegal im- towards ease of doing business towards speeding up trade and faced and suggestions that were resolved as well as ports were made. The Vice President, Union matters that were still being On the matter of raising Ministers, Yangon Region Chief resolved as it needed time. the quality of the products, all Minister and officials gave ad- For these matters, officials need to cooperate towards long As private sector development vice and comments to ensure from the five work committees term durability of the products. coordination and effective im- made arrangements for pub- Business persons in the entire plays an important role in the plementation based on matters lic-private dialogues among Supply Chain including man- raised at the meeting. private businesses and rele- ufacturer, transporter, port country’s development the gov- vant ministries to resolve the clearance, shipping line, stores, The following officials -at matter in stages, said the Vice packers, distributers and con- ernment was giving priority to- tended the meeting: President. sumers need to cooperate. Vice-Chairman of PSDC The Trade sector played an Now was the final phase wards ease of doing business for and Union Minister for Com- important role in the develop- for this year to increase Ease merce Dr. Than Myint, Union ment of a country’s economy. of Doing Business. Index wise the private sector and had been Minister for Planning and Fi- Private and public sectors were responsible departments need relaxing work processes. nance U Soe Win, Union Minis- cooperating towards increasing to make timely changes. Indi- ter for Investment and Foreign annual trade volume and dur- cator wise Reforms were being Economic Relations U Thaung ing fiscal year 2018-2019 (as of made in preparation of the Do- Tun, Yangon Region Chief Min- 12 April) trade volume reached ing Business 2020 Report. For for the private sector and had flow of goods and status of es- ister U Phyo Min Thein, Dep- US$ 18.612 billion which was business persons to know how been relaxing work processes. tablishing a Central Provident uty Minister U Win Maw Tun, US$ 0.312 billion more than the Indicator wise Reforms were In return private businesses Fund (CPF) to enable retiring UMFCCI President, Vice Pres- same period of the last fiscal conducted by relevant govern- must conduct businesses re- public servants to own homes, idents and members, officials year.
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