Rice sector’s digital payment scheme set for launch
The Myanmar Rice Federation will soon introduce a new programme to facilitate digital payments across the nation’s rice industry. The initiative, titled the “Rice Industry Cashless Ecosystem”, aims to involve…
Drafting of 2026-2030 malaria strategy begins to meet 2030 elimination target
The Ministry of Health has announced the drafting of the new National Malaria Strategic Plan 2026-2030, aimed at achieving the complete elimination of malaria in Myanmar by 2030 and enhancing…
Nationwide Walking Thingyan festivals set to begin
The Walking Thingyan festivals will be prioritized across the country in the 2026 Thingyan Festival (1387 ME). Arrangements are being made not to allow decorative vehicles and open trucks, but…
Tatmadaw columns hold full-dress rehearsal ahead of 81st Armed Forces Day parade
State Security and Peace Commission Vice-Chairman and Defence Services Deputy Commander-in-Chief Vice-Senior General Soe Win inspected the full-dress rehearsal of the parade columns, which will participate in the parade of…
Australia, EU finalize free trade deal
AUSTRALIAN and European Union (EU) leaders on Tuesday announced they have finalized a “landmark” free trade agreement following years of negotiations. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and European Commission President…
Vietnam aims for 2 renewable energy hubs by 2030
VIETNAM has set a target of establishing two renewable energy industry and service hubs by 2030 under the amended plan for implementing the international agreement Just Energy Transition Partnership, local…
Economists cut ASEAN-6 GDP growth amid Mideast conflict
ECONOMISTS have trimmed ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent in 2026 from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027 from 4.8 per…