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Myanmar attracts Japanese housing companies and car manufacturers

Tokyo, Nov 12 (ANI): Myanmar's transition to a democracy has opened new vistas for foreign companies. The country is now looking for better urban infrastructure and rapid economic development. Recently, "The Building and Housing Seminar between Myanmar and Japan" was held in Yangon to deepen cooperation between the two countries. Japanese companies have shown great interest in Myanmar's growing building and housing business. The delegates exchanged information about areas that could be tapped. Rinnai, a Japanese gas appliances company, produces the most efficient water heater in the market. It plans to contribute to the local society by promoting its energy efficient products in Myanmar. Nov 12, 2013
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Egypt farmers fear water supply threat from Ethiopia Dam

With an economy already in tatters, Egypt's farmers fear the building of an upstream Nile dam in Ethiopia could lead to water shortages and crop failures with catastrophic effects on their livelihood. Duration: 02:45 Nov 12, 2013
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Jennifer Lawrence endured career-ruining injuries during new 'Hunger Games' filming

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Jennifer Lawrence has confessed that she endured many injuries during shooting for the sci-fi adventure 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire'. In a Google Hangout session, the 23-year-old actress claimed that she went deaf in one ear for two-three weeks. She added that she had a double ear infection, because she kept diving into the water and the jets from the water kept puncturing her eardrums. In another such incident, she was attacked by monkeys and got trench foot because of prolonged exposure to damp. Nov 8, 2013
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Jairam Ramesh promotes biodiversity and sustainable development

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): While addressing a conference on "Conservation of freshwater resources in the Himalayas," Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said sustainable development is seen as the biggest challenge not only in India but across the global forum. Ramesh was speaking at the opening of the 5th annual Khoryug Conference on Environmental Protection on Friday. The minister also added that water security issue can be addressed appropriately if there are more of awareness campaigns and active public participation. Nov 8, 2013