Myanmar to hold 59th gems emporium in May

YANGON: Myanmar will hold its 59th Gems Emporium in the capital city Naypyidaw next month, Xinhua quoted the official daily Global New Light of Myanmar report recently.

The 10-day event, organised by Myanmar Gems Emporium Central Committee, will be held from May 3 to 12, displaying lots of pearls, jades and gems, the report said.

Myanmar's national gem and jewelry merchants are allowed to attend the event in compliance with related rules and regulations.

The annual gems emporiums, sponsored by Myanmar's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, have been held since 1964. - Bernama-Xinhua