Pope Francis dies at age 88, one day after Easter Sunday
Pope Francis presided over the Catholic Church for more than a decade. The pontiff had suffered a number of health issues in recent years, with his health becoming increasingly frail.
Remains of 18 more people recovered from collapsed SAO building
All the remains were have been taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute for identification. Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej says that the BMA have sought help from the Thai Embassy…
Iran, US conclude second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
THE United States and Iran on Saturday concluded a second round of high-stakes talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, with Iranian media saying the discussions took place in a “constructive atmosphere”.…
China-ASEAN economic, trade cooperation in fast lane
FROM bustling ports brimming with goods to digital arenas buzzing with new opportunities, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are increasingly coming together in a partnership that…
“Flying taxis” poised to revolutionize urban commuting
THE futuristic vision of gliding above traffic in an autonomous “flying taxi” is fast becoming a reality, thanks to the rise of low-altitude economy in China. At the 5th China…
Public interests high in house and lower-floor apartment rent
IN Yangon’s property rent market, customer interests have expressed in houses and lower-floor apartments, according to estate agents. Real estate rental has constantly risen at present due to increase in…
Cement imports keep flowing into Yangon
TO quickly meet domestic cement demand for construction projects nationwide during the earthquake rehabilitation pro cess in this dry season, and to bolster local production, cement imports are being permitted.…
Maintaining parts of Bagan’s Meenyeingon Temple not damaged in Mandalay earthquake
THE Mandalay earthquake did not damage maintaining parts of Meenyeingon Temple located in Bagan cultural heritage zone. It is No 1499 ancient building, south of the wall of ancient Bagan…
Yangon-Mandalay Expressway under repair after earthquake damage
UNION Minister for Construction U Myo Thant yesterday inspected repair works being carried out along the Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon section on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, which had suffered damage due to a…
Buildings must withstand up to magnitude 8 on Richter scale in accordance with newly revised design by Construction Ministry
Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee Vice-Chairman of the State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win, accompanied Vice-Chairs of the NDMC Union ministers, inspected loss and…