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But why depression...
China used to have much high rate of suicide because of illness and poverty
Now with life and medical improved, the suicide rate is pretty low..
Japan should have a better life and medical, you should have less people with depression

People with Clinical Depression do not see things as people who do not have Depression. What normally gives joy and elation to one who does not suffer depression is not so for those with depression. This is why people with depression act on their suicidal thoughts....
 
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But why depression...
China used to have much high rate of suicide because of illness and poverty
Now with life and medical improved, the suicide rate is pretty low..
Japan should have a better life and medical, you should have less people with depression

Many factors, probably, my friend. Some things that I would list include: stress from pressure (pressure to succeed), lack of friends, lack of access to mental health care, resistance to acquire help (pride).

Suicide is a nefarious problem for East Asia, actually. South Korea, China and Japan have quite high suicide rates:

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Anyways, let's get back to the topic , okay? Thanks.
 
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Anyway, people in a developing country will see hope in the future..
That is why China suicide rate is dropping these year.
People in developed countries are richer, yet may not be happier..
That is the same..

Many factors, probably, my friend. Some things that I would list include: stress from pressure (pressure to succeed), lack of friends, lack of access to mental health care, resistance to acquire help (pride).

Suicide is a nefarious problem for East Asia, actually. South Korea, China and Japan have quite high suicide rates:

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Anyways, let's get back to the topic , okay? Thanks.
 
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Anyway, people in a developing country will see hope in the future..
That is why China suicide rate is dropping these year.
People in developed countries are richer, yet may not be happier..
That is the same..

Sometimes, my friend, even all the wealth, if one's soul and spirit is depraved, it will be in a state of imbalance. There is only so much that money can do, you know what i mean? Look at men such as Robin Williams. A rich and successful actor, yet he killed himself....
 
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The music cracked me up, but the plan looks attractive. Too bad it's replicating the "train station is the center of life" culture so ever-present in Japan.

On a side note, I was surprised that the subway simulation showed suicide barriers. Is there a suicide-by-train problem in Myanmar, or was that just a standard safety feature that they include by default nowadays?

I'm all for making Yangon more train friendly. There's a circular rail line built in the 50's which is very underused. Traffic in Yangon is getting very bad right now. The narrow roads built in the colonial era and the thoroughfares built even earlier can't cope with the increased levels of car ownership. The government's solution seems to be to build more and more overpasses which look nice but Yangon is aching for a mass transit system.
 
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I am disheartened to hear that this is also an occurrence in Myanmar. High suicide rate is a problem in Japan, and jumping onto oncoming trains is a problem....

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It isn't a problem. Suicide by rail is unheard of. Mainly because Burmese trains don't go beyond 40mph so it's not a convenient way to kill yourself. Furthermore, Myanmar has a very low suicide rate.
 
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@alaungphaya what about Myanmar's railway connectivity project with India on Myanmar's side.

I think rail connectivity is a pipedream right now. Trade levels with India don't warrant a rail link. I don't see it happening unless either the Chinese or the Japs are willing to stump up the bill. A road network is sufficient for the mean time.
 
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Japan firms to run Mandalay airport

A consortium of Mitsubishi Corp and a Japan Airlines Co affiliate has signed a concession agreement with the Myanmar government to operate the country's second-largest airport, Mandalay International Airport, for 30 years, a statement from the consortium said Monday.

JALUX Inc, Mitsubishi Corp and Yoma Development Group Ltd, a wholly owned local subsidiary of Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd, signed the agreement with the Department of Civil Aviation at a hotel in Yangon on Sunday in a ceremony attended by senior officials led by the transport minister, the statement said.

The three companies have established special purpose company MC-Jalux Airport Services Co in Myanmar with JALUX and Mitsubishi each holding 45.5% of the shares. Yoma holds the remaining 9 percent, it said.

The joint firm will undertake the operation, rehabilitation and maintenance of airport facilities, including terminal buildings and runway, excluding air traffic control, with the operations scheduled to begin around March next year, the statement added.

Being the second-largest airport in terms of passenger traffic, Mandalay International is a major hub, connecting 11 domestic and four international destinations.

Air travel is one of the fastest methods of transportation in Myanmar.

Since 2010, domestic passenger traffic through Mandalay has been increasing by 20% every year, while growth in international flights has been up to 60% annually, according to the statement.

The agreement aims to generate further expansion of domestic and international flights to Mandalay and to increase passenger traffic through the airport, the statement said.

Mandalay International Airport can handle up to 3 million passengers a year, but only 750,000 passengers used it in 2013.

Do you know if JAL is going to service Myanmar soon? I know ANA already does. Be good to see JAL linking Mandalay with Japan.
 
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Anyway, people in a developing country will see hope in the future..
That is why China suicide rate is dropping these year.
People in developed countries are richer, yet may not be happier..
That is the same..

I think it goes beyond that. East Asian countries have abnormally high suicide rates that can't be explained materially. I'm sure there's a cultural reason for it. Similarly, Nordic countries have unusually high suicide rates probably explained by the lack of sunlight.
 
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Do you know if JAL is going to service Myanmar soon? I know ANA already does. Be good to see JAL linking Mandalay with Japan.

As long as I know, there is no such plan. Though the passenger numbers are growing, the market is not that matured for two airlines from Japan. Moreover, Myanmar Airways International is starting the flights to Osaka.
 
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alaungphaya, can you tell me a bit about the burmese people in germany?

some days ago, I saw a group young burmese. one told me they belong to the chin ethnic group. interesting: half of the women have light skin and facial structure like the people in china. half of the men have light skin, too. their faces are very similar to vietnamese. interesting.

personlly I think burma has a great future, blessed with a big landmass with lots of natural resources, located at a strategic point.

Interesting, I used to have some Chin burmese working for me in Thailand (Burmese are the best workers in Thailand by the way), but none of them are white, they are light brown kind of like many people in south Vietnam.

I have to say, the Burmese are very nice people, very noble, down to earth people.
 
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Continuing on a lighter theme:

The hottest places for travel you’d never expect

  • 17 hours ago November 25, 2014 11:00AM
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One of the Greek islands is coming back as a hot spot in 2015. Source: Getty Images

WANT to know the hottest destinations for 2015? The latest research shows that Aussies are ditching the standard European holidays for more exotic locations.

Global travel search engine Skyscanner has revealed the top 10 destinations that are tipped to surge in popularity next year. Here’s where you should be booking now.

Top 10 destinations for 2015

1. Myanmar

Flight searches from Australia for this emerging country were up 56 per cent with many luxury hotel brands rushing to move in. By 2017, Hilton Group plan to have five new hotels, while Shangri-La Group, Pan Pacific Hotels Groups and Best Western are all in planning stages.



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Myanmar has been a mystery until now. Source: Getty Images

2. Mykonos

This party island in Greece is experiencing a revival thanks to it becoming back in vogue with celebrities and famous DJs. Naomi Campbell, Ronaldo and Lindsay Lohan were all spotted on this Greek paradise this year and it’s being promoted as the cheaper, more fun version of Ibiza.



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Mykonos is back in fashion with the party set. Source: Getty Images

3. Iceland

Flight searches to Iceland are up 32 per cent by Australians thanks to its incredible natural landscape. It’s home to some of the world’s most active volcanoes and geothermal springs. There has also been a major increase in solar activity, with the Aurora Borealis (more commonly known as the Northern Lights) predicted to be particularly spectacular in 2015.

The stunning display of the Northern Lights.

4. Brazil

The FIFA World Cup placed Brazil firmly back on the tourist map and Australian searches for flights here are up a whopping 45 per cent.



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Footy fever has brought a resurgence of tourists to Brazil. Source: Getty Images

5. Panama

Improvements in infrastructure and an increased frequency of flights from Europe and North America are making Panama a more attractive destination. Hotels including the Hilton and Ritz Carlton have recently opened aimed at attracting the luxury traveller.



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Panama is becoming famous for more than just the Panama Canal. Source: Getty Images

6. New Caledonia

This tiny and remote island archipelago, 3200 kilometres off the East coast of Australia with a population of just 246,000, enjoyed a heyday as a cheap-and-cheerful package destination for Aussie mass-market tourists until the mid-2000s.

It’s currently on the rise again with the former French colony undergoing a major change of personality that will see it re-emerge as an up-market niche hotspot for wealthy eco-travellers.



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Isolated paradise, New Caledonia is pitching to the luxury crowd. Source: Getty Images

7. Seoul, South Korea

With the world’s appetite for Korean popular culture (the Korean Wave) showing no signs of abating since the world went crazy for Gangham style two years ago, Seoul is seeing its popularity as a tourist magnet soar.

A budget hotel building boom and an established role as China’s favourite duty-free store to the mix, marks Seoul as a hot travel ticket in 2015.



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The bright lights of Seoul’s shopping district. Source: Getty Images

8. Colombo, Sri Lanka

With amazing cuisine, beautiful beaches and luxury hotels, Colombo has been earning itself a well-deserved reputation as a top destination for international travellers.

Australians appear to catching on quickly as flight searches increased 19 per cent. With Sri Lanka’s first film festival in 2014, ongoing restoration of its colonial architecture, a variety of new hotel openings and casinos planned, it is predicted that Colombo’s appeal is set to soar in 2015.



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Colombo is full of cultural history. Source: Getty Images

9. Nicaragua

Shaking its reputation for political strife, Nicaragua is giving Brazil a run for its money, with flight searches up a huge 48 per cent. Eco-tourism, adventure travel, budget travel and luxury tourism are all gaining ground with Mukal, the country’s first 5 star hotel opening in 2013.



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It’s not hard to see why eco-tourism has taken off in Nicaragua. Source: Getty Images

10. Okinawa, Japan

A chain of thousands of subtropical islands stretching 1,000km across the South China Sea from the southwest tip of Japan almost to Taiwan, this beautiful and varied archipelago has remained a tourist paradise known only to the locals.

But a string of new luxury hotels, linked to tales of world-class diving, unspoilt jungle, pure white beaches, UNESCO heritage sites, and a fascinating and ancient culture and cuisine, will make Okinawa a magnet for Australian travellers in 2015.



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Once a locals only spot, Okinawa is slowly being found out by the rest of the world. Source: Getty Images

Skyscanner’s Dave Boyte said the findings were exciting for travellers.

“Skyscanner’s more than 30 million searches to the site every month worldwide means we can predict with some confidence the kind of travel trends we’ll see in 2015. We have also conducted further research looking at other factors that stimulate interest in a destination, like festivals, new hotels and infrastructure improvements. The result is a robust picture of the hottest destinations for Aussies next year and hopefully something to inspire travellers around the country.”
 
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