Discussions held to open heat relief centres
A coordination meeting was held in Minbu Township, Magway Region, yesterday, to open heat relief shelters after the area recorded a high temperature of 43°C, ranking among the world’s hottest…
17 petrol stations fined, 24 warned for regulatory breaches nationwide
Action has been taken against 17 petrol stations nationwide for failing to comply with fuel sales regulations, while 24 stations have been issued strong warnings, according to the Ministry of…
Over 112,000 tourists visit Ngwehsaung Beach in Q1 2026
According to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism, a total of 112,936 domestic and international visitors travelled to the Ngwehsaung Beach, one of Myanmar’s most well-known seaside resorts, in the…
53 container vessels scheduled to enter Yangon Port in Apr
A total of 53 container vessels are slated to call at the Yangon Port in April 2026, the Myanma Post Authority announced. Eleven container vessels run by M/S Cosco Shipping…
India extends free import policy for pulses to March 2027
India extended the free import policy of black gram (urad) and pigeon peas (tur) up to March 2027, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry…
EVs to pay road and bridge tolls from 1 Apr
The Ministry of Construction has announced that, starting from 1 April 2026, electric vehicles (EVs) will be required to pay road and bridge tolls. This measure follows the expiry of…
SSIC clears 2 foreign service firms
The Shan State Investment Committee gave the green light to two foreign enterprises to invest in the service sector with an estimated capital of K11.79 billion at the SSIC’s meeting…
MFVP, MyanSeed sign MoU to enhance cooperation
The Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producer and Exporter Association (MFVP) and Myan Seed Agribusiness Consultancy Co Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 30 March 2026 to enhance…
Provide care and support to people with autism
Since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the UN has worked to promote the full realization of human rights and…
Volunteering: Small Actions, Big Change
By Lynn Lynn Myat Oo In every society, some people face difficulties such as poverty, loneliness, lack of education, or limited access to basic needs. While governments and organizations work…