Strongest earthquakes in century strike Venezuela
A twin earthquake that was Venezuela’s largest in over a century has killed at least 164 people and destroyed multiple buildings near the capital, where residents searched Thursday for missing…
Yadanabon’s Pin Myint Yan sets youngest-ever scorer record
YADANABON Women’s Football Club has officially confirmed that 16-year-old youngster Pin Myint Yan has become the club’s youngest-ever goal scorer in its history during the Myanmar Women’s League. The record…
Visit Brunei Year to be held in 2027
BRUNEI plans to hold Visit Brunei Year 2027 to further boost the development of its tourism sector and promote economic diversification, according to local media reports on Wednesday. The prelaunch…
Vietnam’s rice exports expected to hit 5M tonnes in H1
VIETNAM is expected to export about five million tons of rice in the first six months of 2026, generating US$2.36 billion in revenue, the Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday, citing…
Chinese car brands accelerate rise in South Africa
CHINESE automotive brands continued to expand their presence in South Africa in the first quarter of 2026, recording strong sales growth and increasing their share of the country’s vehicle market…
Domestic rice market sluggish in monsoon season
THE domestic rice market is experiencing a slowdown during the rainy season, according to the Bayintnaung Commodity Wholesale Market in Mayangon Township, Yangon Region. It is usual that the trading…
Combat the danger of drugs through united strength of people
World Drug Day, officially known as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, is observed globally on 26 June. World Drug Day, set by the United Nations on…
MSMEs, Fair Competition and the Path to Inclusive Economic Growth
By Dr Thuta Aung As Myanmar prepares to celebrate MSME Day later this month, it is timely to reflect on the important role of micro, small and medium enterprises in…
If You Want to Escape Poverty
By Than Zaw (Homalin) Poverty is one of the biggest problems faced by many countries around the world. It affects not only individuals but also families and communities. A person…
Pyithu Hluttaw session tackles governance, infrastructure, and education
The 14th day of the second regular session of the Third Pyithu Hluttaw commenced in Nay Pyi Taw at 10:30 am yesterday, presided over by Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung…