China’s rural towns tap booming pet economy to spur growth
A latte topped with cat-shaped foam, a guest room designed for boarding dogs and a petthemed obstacle race are among the scenes drawing attention in Shuxin Town in Shanghai, where…
Mideast war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors
FILIPINOS like their “pares”, a traditional beef stew, served hot — but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly difficult since war erupted in the…
Laos tightens road safety measures for Lao New Year 2026
IN an effort to strengthen road safety during the Lao New Year 2026, Lao officials plan to deploy additional traffic police officers and enforce stricter road safety measures to ensure…
Preserve Myanmar’s traditional Thingyan festival
The Thingyan festival, one of Myanmar’s most treasured cultural celebrations, marks the transition from the old year to the New Year. It is a time of joy, renewal, and cultural…
Will President Min Aung Hlaing become the face of a New Myanmar?
After battling more than five years of a bitter Western-backed insurgency, Myanmar appears set for a new beginning. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the face of the resistance against externally…
Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust, Sein Lan So Pyay Garden hold Thingyan pre-festival event
The Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust and Sein Lan So Pyay Garden jointly held a traditional Myanmar New Year Thingyan pre-festival event on the evening of 11 April. At the event,…
IMCC, ICIB sign MoU to boost Indo-Myanmar business cooperation
The Indo-Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (IMCC) and the Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 10 April in Kolkata, India, at a ceremony attended…
MoC sets peanut standard to ensure food safety, quality uniformity
The Ministry of Commerce declared key standards for blanched peanuts encompassing moisture control, physical appearance and chemical safety limits, guided by Codex Alimentarius guidelines and ASEAN Harmonized MRLs for Pesticides.…
MTB rolls out Pay Merchant Solutions with zero MDR to spur digital payments
The Myanmar Tourism Bank (MTB) introduced MTB Pay Merchant Solutions on 9 April to support business operations and promote modern digital payment systems across the country. The MTB Pay Merchant…
YGH prepares to treat minor fever patients during Thingyan
The Yangon General Hospital has made preparations to treat patients with minor fevers during the Thingyan period in Yangon Region, according to its Emergency Department. Similarly, the hospital has opened…