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    Burma pledges to relocate hotels from Bagan archaeological site
    November 11, 2017in Lead Story, News, Travel & Tourism693by YE MON
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    Burma pledges to relocate hotels from Bagan archaeological site

    At the forefront of Burma’s proposal to UNESCO will be a pledge to relocate hotels and buildings that interfere with the ancient ruins.

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    Be aware, but don’t fear earthquakes: Burma expert
    April 20, 2017in Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News418by DVB
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    Be aware, but don’t fear earthquakes: Burma expert

    Earthquake committee says that although small-scale quakes are common in Burma, people should not worry too much about a devastating disaster.

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    Dispute over renovation at Bagan temple
    November 17, 2016in History, Lead Story, News241by DVB
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    Dispute over renovation at Bagan temple

    Built during the reign of King Htilominlo (1211-31 AD), the historic red-brick temple suffered extensive damage in a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in August.

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    OPINION: Burma’s tourism sector needs safe hands
    November 9, 2016in Lead Story, News, Travel & Tourism473by YADANAR OO / DVB
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    OPINION: Burma’s tourism sector needs safe hands

    ADB estimates that tourism will account for 8.4 percent and 8.3 percent of GDP in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

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    Interview: 'It is a chance for the government to show their dedication'
    September 9, 2016in Culture, Interview, Lead Story, News722by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    Interview: 'It is a chance for the government to show their dedication'

    DVB speaks to UNESCO’s Duong Bich Hanh about last month’s earthquake in central Burma and the prospects for Bagan becoming a World Heritage Site.

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    The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'
    August 29, 2016in Lead Story, Natural Disasters, News240by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    The earthquake aftermath: 'Don't rush with restoration'

    The number of temples that will need extensive repairs has risen from 187 last week to 397 as the Department of Archaeology continues to inventory the damage.

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