Formula One engines to change again in 2027
FORMULA One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season’s power unit modifications by agreeing to “further evolutionary changes” before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced…
Oil rises, stocks diverge on US-Iran deadlock
GLOBAL stock markets diverged and oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s terms for ending the war in the Middle East. European stocks traded cautiously,…
London Heathrow airport traffic dips due to Mideast war
LONDON’S Heathrow Airport announced Monday that passenger numbers dropped in April as the Middle East war disrupted global air travel. The airport handled 6.7 million passengers last month, down 5.3…
From Heritage to Prosperity: The Power of Cultural Tourism
By Si Thu Kyaw (MoHTC) Myanmar is a nation richly endowed with cultural traditions and heritage. From its own language, customs, cuisine, traditional attire, music, dance, and arts to its…
Yangon General Hospital Updates Outpatient Hours for GI Ward
THE Yangon General Hospital (YGH) said on 11 May that the Department of Gastroenterology’s outpatient ward timetable has been changed. According to the new timetable, new patients will be accepted…
YRTC reviews YBS records of undisciplined drivers at weekly meeting
VICE-CHAIRMAN U Chit Ko Ko of the Yangon Region Public Transport Regulatory Committee (YRTC) stated that the management committee meets every Tuesday to review records and take action against YBS…
Careful harvesting of Shwehintha mangoes to enhance quality, market value
IN this year’s mango season, Shwehintha mango quality has improved, and there are just a few imperfect fruits among the produce, said border fruit traders. Farmers will need to choose…
MRCS, ICRC hold Red Cross Awareness Workshop in Nay Pyi Taw
Myanmar Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, conducted a Red Cross dissemination workshop at the headquarters of the Myanmar Red Cross Society in…
Honour nurses serving healthcare at grassroots levels
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every 12 May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates this important day each year by…