Pakistan army chief due in Iran as Trump says talks on ‘borderline’
PAKISTAN’S army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The…
Thailand tightens aviation Ebola screening after WHO emergency declaration
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said on Thursday that it has elevated surveillance and prevention measures for the Ebola virus disease within the country’s civil aviation system. This…
Bagan Hotels, Eateries Save Four Eras of Murals
THE mural paintings of four eras are being preserved at hotels and restaurants during this low season in the Bagan Ancient Cultural Heritage Zone. Hotels, motels, and restaurants in Bagan…
Myanmar seeks GACC registration for durian exports
TO achieve the goal of initiating durian exports to China, the world’s largest durian buyer, Myanmar will seek registration with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), according to…
Bids Open for Loikaw Development Projects
A tender opening ceremony for rural productive roads, bridges, and water supply projects to be implemented in Kayah State during the 2026-2027 financial year was held at the Kayah State…
Yangon Zoo Welcomes Critically Endangered Orangutans
THE Yangon Zoological Gardens has announced that rare young orangutans, listed as critically endangered in the wild, have arrived at the zoo and are now available for public viewing. On…
Disaster teams kick off search and rescue training course
JOINTLY organized by Myanmar Rescue Organization (Kayin State) and Myanmar Fire Brigade (Kayin State), a search and rescue training course for 2026 will be opened, as preparedness for disaster response.…
Myeik Schools Launch 2026-2027 Enrolment Drive Posters
TO widely inform parents and the public about the school enrolment week, the posters bearing the motto “Let’s Enrol All School-Age Children for Sustainable Development of the Country”, were erected…
Myanmar, China mark 7th International Tea Day in Yangon
THE 7th International Tea Day, the China-Myanmar Cultural Salon of Tea for Harmony 2026, took place at the National Museum in Yangon yesterday. The event was co-hosted by the Chinese…
Yenangyoung launches new school enrolment awareness push
AN awareness poster campaign for the 2026-2027 academic year school enrolment programme was launched in Yenangyoung Township on the morning of 21 May to encourage all schoolage children to enrol…