US sanctions UN human rights official critical of Israel
The US has announced sanctions against the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, who has condemned Israel’s war in Gaza. In a post on X on…
China urges EU to pursue more positive, pragmatic policy towards China
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday urged the European Union (EU) to adopt a more objective and rational view of China, and pursue a more positive and pragmatic policy…
Myanmar youth badminton stars clinch 3 golds at Asia Championships
Myanmar youth badminton teams have claimed three gold medals in the team events of the Badminton Asia Regional Championships 2025 (Southeast Asia), held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from 7 to…
Can Kenya attract the outsourcing jobs of the AI future?
IN Nairobi, Cloudfactory, a Kenyan firm, is leveraging artificial intelligence to transform the outsourcing market, helping clients track shoplifters, monitor lung damage from COVID-19, and identify whales. Founded in 2014,…
Indian Banks see robust market cap growth in Q2 2025 amid rate cuts and liquidity boost: Report
INDIAN banks witnessed significant gains in market capitalization during the AprilJune quarter of 2025, driven by falling interest rates and increased liquidity, which collectively attracted investor confidence. According to S&P…
CBM to inject $30M into fuel oil industry
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) announced on 8 July that it would sell US$30 million to fuel oil importers. CBM also sold $885,100, which was purchased from the CMP…
UEC and MNHRC hold coordination meeting
The Union Election Commission (UEC) and the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission (MNHRC) held a coordination meeting on 8 July 2025 at the UEC Office in Nay Pyi Taw. The…
Nay Pyi Taw pagodas packed for Waso Full Moon Day
The pagodas in Nay Pyi Taw were bustling with those who did good deeds on the full moon day of Waso (Dhammacakka Day). The Maravijaya Buddha Image was also packed…
Bagan buzzes with pilgrims for Waso Full Moon
The Bagan-NyaungU Ancient Cultural Heritage Zone drew large crowds of pilgrims and merit-makers from across Myanmar on the auspicious Waso Full Moon Day (Dhammacakka Day), according to officials from the…