Panama Canal sees traffic boost over Iran war
THE war in the Middle East has prompted a surge in ships utilizing the Panama Canal, an executive for the interoceanic waterway said Monday. The month-long conflict that began on…
Vietnam’s fruit, vegetable exports up 27% in Q1
VIETNAM’S fruit and vegetable export turnover was estimated at US$1.48 billion in the first three months of 2026, up 27 per cent year on year, according to local media VnEconomy,…
New literary voices emerge from everyday life in China
ON a mild spring morning in Beijing, a group of writers gathered at the National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature. They had travelled from across the country. Some were from…
Bhutan monks turn to AI chatbot for Buddhist guidance
High in the Himalayas, in the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan, monks are turning to an unlikely source for spiritual guidance: artificial intelligence. An AI-powered chatbot called BuddhaBot is being used…
Transform memories of suffering into remarkable strength
28 March 2025 will never be forgotten in the history of Myanmar. It has been one year since the extremely powerful Mandalay earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the magnitude scale, struck.…
The Courage to Choose the Harder Path
By Laura Htet (UDE) IN AN era where speed is praised and patience is rare, we are often tempted by what is easy. Quick decisions, simple shortcuts, and immediate rewards…
Leaving Your Comfort Zone: The Secret to Success
LEAVING our “Comfort Zone” is not an easy thing to do. However, it is one of the most important steps we can take to improve our lives and our careers.…
University of Nursing, Yangon, holds 30th and 31st convocation ceremonies
According to the Ministry of Health, the University of Nursing, Yangon, has successfully trained and conferred degrees upon a total of four PhDs in Nursing, 279 Master’s of Nursing Science,…
CBM injects US$2.3M into fuel import sector
The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) sold over US$2.3 million to fuel oil importing companies on 30 March, in addition to an injection of over one million baht in the…
Pyinmana Myoma, Aung Mingala Market shophouses put on the market
Shophouses and shops will be exhibited for sale during the pre-launch opening ceremony of the Pyinmana Myoma Market and Aung Mingala Market projects, New Home Realty said. The pre-launch opening…