Bessent confirms 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil
THE United States has temporarily allowed India to purchase oil from Russia stored on tankers at sea, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed. “To enable oil to keep flowing into…
Expedite efforts to reduce environmental pollution
Air pollution is a problem that commonly occurs in major cities of a country and largely depends on the efforts of the relevant authorities to protect the environment. When industrial…
Small Steps Towards a Plastic-Free Yangon
By Kyaw Ye Aung (Eco-conscious Citizen) Yangon is a major city known for the cool beauty of its lush trees and elegant ancient buildings. As we approach the pleasant spring…
Smoke and Haze Pollution: Dangers, Causes, and Preventive Measures
By Junior Thin In recent years, smoke and haze pollution have become one of the most serious environmental problems facing many countries, especially during the dry season. Thick clouds of…
Three-day Tech Expo underway in Yangon
FEATURING more than 100 booths, the Myanmar Construction, Housing, Electric Power, and Engineering Technology Exhibition has been ongoing in Yangon for three days, commencing on 6 March. The event has…
Hospital exam centres open for students under medical care during matric exam
The Ministry of Education has announced that hospital examination centres will be opened for students receiving medical treatment during the matriculation examination to be held from 11 to 17 March…
Yangon palm oil reference price set at K6,430
The wholesale reference rate of palm oil for the Yangon market was relatively unchanged at K6,430 per viss during the week ending 12 March, indicating a small gap of K30…
20 Chinese nationals held in Myawady over online crime
The Government of Myanmar is identifying and investigating foreign nationals who have illegally entered and resided in border areas and who were involved in criminal activities, including online gambling and…
MoE oversees fuel supply chain
The Ministry of Energy is closely monitoring and supervising the fuel import and distribution supply chain to ensure that there is no shortage of fuel within the country. Measures are…