Burmese meet in academic
forum in Singapore
13-15 July 2006

Dr Kyaw Yin Hlaing is the co-chair
of Myanmar Study Group in the NUS
About thirty Burmese academics and experts
from wide range of areas are attending a conference
in Singapore, jointly organised by The Asia Research Institute and the National
University of Singapore (NUS).
This is the first time ever for experts from
inside of the country to have the chance to meet with Burmese expatriates and
exchange views. The panels discuss on multiple subjects about Burma ranging from
History and Anthropology to
Economics and Politics.
Dr Kyaw Yin Hlaing, one of organizers, said
"People would understand better on the complexity of the issues related
to Burma when they have chance to discuss."
BBC interviewed with Dr Kyaw Yin Hlaing is the co-chair. Estimated 25 people from Burma and totoal 150 persons are attending
BBC
interview with O..Way [Singapore] Ko Wunna
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Interview agenda by Ko Wunna - O..Way
[Singapore]
It is first time academically paper reading and open discussion. But do not have
strong political agenda.
Approx. 25 persons from Burma represented for various area eg. Dr. Myint Myint
Khin (AIDS), Author Jue (Environment)
Author Pe Myint (Burmese Literature), Kyaw Zaw Lin (Morden Burmese
Literature).. etc.
Well-known Oversea Burmese are U Win Min, U Toe Zaw Latt ..etc.
Oversea Burmese media U Aung Zaw (Irrawaddy), U Sein Win (Mizzima), RFA ..etc.
dassk-supporters
[Singapore]
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Burma Conference in Singapore a Success (Online Article)
July 18, 2006 By Aung Zaw -
Irrawaddy.org
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BURMA STUDIES CONFERENCE 2006
"COMMUNITIES OF INTERPRETATION"
13 - 15
July 2006
venue
Grand Plaza Parkroyal
10 Coleman Street, Singapore 179809
organised by
Asia Research Institute,
National University
of Singapore
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