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Myanmar, Vietnam radios cooperate in broadcast sector

Xinhua, July 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

The state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) and Voice of Vietnam have agreed to cooperate in the broadcast sector in Myanmar, official media reported Tuesday.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between U Tint Swe, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Information and Vu Hai, Vice Chairman of VOV on Monday in Nay Pyi Taw, said the Global New Light of Myanmar.

Both sides touched upon matters related to boosting cooperation in the sector through the MoU.

Since 1999, MRTV and VOV have began cooperation in the broadcast sector.

Myanmar is also cooperating with foreign media along with the increased opening of the sector to private investment and a number of foreign media has been seeking to enter the local TV market competitively.

MRTV is operated under Myanmar's Information Ministry.

Last year, Myanmar promulgated a new Media Law, which allows formation of private or public media companies as well as related joint ventures. Endi