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

Dr Kyaw Yin Hlaing
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  News - Burma Conference

BBC  interview with O..Way [Singapore]  Ko Wunna

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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Detail of Conference


   
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