Cambodia’s new law on combatting online scams promulgated
CAMBODIA’S new law on combatting online scams, which will deliver up to 30 years or life imprisonment to scam bosses, was promulgated on Monday. The promulgation was made in a…
Japan opposition parties, citizens rally against govt move to ease arms export rules
SENIOR figures from several Japanese opposition parties joined thousands of citizens outside the bustling Ikebukuro station in Tokyo on Sunday evening to protest the government’s dangerous push to ease restrictions…
Iran’s FM discusses ongoing war with Russian, Indian counterparts over phone
IRANIAN Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday exchanged views with his Russian and Indian counterparts on the ongoing regional conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In two…
OPEC+ to ramp up oil output in May amid global energy crisis
THE Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, known as OPEC+, on Sunday decided to increase oil output by 206,000 barrels per day in May, according to…
Meteorologist urges professional advice on heat-stress adaptation
THE agriculture sector should seek professional advice on climate resilience technology as preparations for reducing impacts on the yield of crops, said meteorologist U Win Naing. The temperature has increased…
Business partners sought for high-end housing development in Magway
Interested entrepreneurs and companies are invited to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for joint operations of the high-end housing project in Magway Township, according to the Tender Committee of the…
Authorities to take legal action on misleading prepackaged food labels
The logo of the Food and Drug Administration Department and the Ministry of Health on prepackaged food must be avoided, and misleading labelling will be subject to legal action. The…
Customs to provide full services during Thingyan holidays
The Customs Department will remain operational to ensure smooth customs operations for imported and exported goods through international seaports and airports during the Thingyan holidays from 11 to 15 April.…
Yangon Region readies 4 hospitals to treat heat-related illnesses
THE Ministry of Health has announced that four major hospitals in Yangon Region have made preparations to provide healthcare services to patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. As the country enters…
Shwedagon to host 1388 Myanmar New Year ceremony with almsgiving and Paritta recitation
The 1388 Myanmar New Year ceremony will be held at the Shwedagon Pagoda on New Year’s Day, 17 April, according to the Pagoda Board of Trustees. The programme will include…