On August 19, in the morning local time, during an official goodwill visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin, State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was con
At least three members of the pro-regime Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) were killed during fighting with the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) in Ingyingone village, Mogaung Township, on Tuesday. Clashes and retaliatory ai
Salai Yoe Chin, a leader and activist with the Chin resistance group CDF-Asho, was among three unit members killed during a junta ambush in Magway Region. The attack is part of the military’s ongoing crackdown on activis
President U Min Aung Hlaing, who is currently on an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin, met for talks with the President Mr. Vladimir Putin at the
During an official goodwill visit in Moscow of the Russian Federation, President U Min Aung Hlaing met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin on August 18. The Russian Prime Minister stated that stra
President U Min Aung Hlaing of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, who is currently on an official visit to Moscow, Russian Federation, paid tribute and laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow in the
The 1/2026 coordination meeting of the Illegal Trade Eradicating Steering Committee was held on August 18 at the Union Government Office, attended by the Steering Committee Chairman, Vice President U Nyo Saw. During the
Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi met with the Ayeyawaddy Region Hluttaw representatives in Pathein. During the meeting, the Speaker stated that the Hluttaw serves as a bridging pillar representing the public's will betwe
Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe received a delegation led by U Bitaw Zaung, patron of the Lawngwaw Literature and Culture Association based in Waingmaw Township, on Tuesday morning at the reception hall of the Amy
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw inspected Technological University (Pyay) on August 17. During the visit, he provided necessary guidance and fulfilled requirements, observed student projects
At the invitation of President of the Republic of Belarus Mr. Aleksandr Lukashenko, President U Min Aung Hlaing will pay an Official Visit to the Republic of Belarus following his Official Visit to the Russian Federation
At the invitation of President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, President U Min Aung Hlaing of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, who is currently on an official goodwill visit to the Russian Federation, met
Mekong, August 19 In the Water Village Group of Kalaw Township, southern Shan State, the village administrator is reportedly collecting monthly conscription fees using conscription as a pretext, according to local source
Mekong, August 19 A soldier from a Kachin Independence Army (KIA) checkpoint on the Muse-Namkham road shot a sand-laden truck driver for not stopping, injuring the local driver. Following the shooting incident, locals ap
A ceremony for signing Memorandums of Understanding between Myanmar and the Russian Federation was held at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russian Federation. Today (August 18), in the afternoon, local time, at the Kremlin
It has been learned that 5G services will be launched in Myanmar's telecommunications sector during the fourth quarter of the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It was learned at a coordination meeting held on August 18 in the meeti
The Yangon Region is planning to distribute and sell industrial palm oil allocated to small-scale businesses, including MSME businesses such as fried food shops, restaurants, eateries, and milk tea shops, through "oil pu
Two-thirds of bilateral business transactions are now conducted in Russian rubles as Moscow eyes Myanmar’s offshore hydrocarbons, LNG market and new energy infrastructure. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Myanmar’s j
Over 700 employees at the Myanmar Silver Spring Enterprises Limited, located in the East Dagon Industrial Zone, were forced to end their strike and return to work on Monday after facing intense pressure and threats from
At least four civilians were killed and four others remain missing following Myanmar Air Force strikes on gold mining sites in Maing Tone Tar Gyi village, located in Sagaing Region’s Pinlebu Township, on Tuesday. The aer
Despite announcements by Thai authorities that border telecommunications lines had been severed to suppress illicit operations—locally known as Zhapian businesses—the criminal rings continue to maintain high-speed intern
Former Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya and three former U.N. human rights experts from the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M) have issued a joint statement sharply criticizing Bangkok’s diplomatic engagemen
A nation’s sustainable and continuous development is closely linked to the younger generation. As a country’s most valuable human capital, young people need to develop sound thinking, broad vision, patriotism, love for t
AS Myanmar prepares to open the Central-level School Health Week on 10 August 2026, it is timely to reflect on the remarkable journey of the country’s school health programme – a century-old endeavour that has evolved fr
The government has established the Yezin Agricultural University and the University of Veterinary Science (Yezin) over the years. The University of Agriculture and Livestock Breeding (Maubin) was also established in rece
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, in cooperation with the Township Department of Agriculture, held a closing ceremony for a vocational training course on organ
OFFICIALS conducted a field inspection of the implementation of the Mya Sein Yaung (MSY) Village Project activities in Kyaungyadaw Village, Chauk Township, Magway Region, stated the Department of Rural Development, under
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted a field inspection yesterday to assess the completion of local development works implemented under the 2026-2027 fi
MPT continues to provide humanitarian assistance and communication services for flood victims in Ayeyawady Region. MMPT promptly provided humanitarian assistance and emergency communication service solutions for locals a
MYANMAR and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on a minor development project backed by India in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. The MoU was signed by Mr Abhay Thakur, Ambassador of India to Myanmar, and U Zaw Lin, D
AMYOTHA Hluttaw Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe met a delegation led by U Be Htaw Zawng, Patron of the Lawng Waw Literature and Traditional Culture Association based in Waingmaw Township, at the Amyotha Hluttaw Reception Hall of
THE Department of Archaeology and National Museum, under the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture, plans to revise and increase cash reward rates for individuals who hand over antiquities, incorporating additional val
PYITHU Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi met regional lawmakers and committee leaders at the Ayeyawady Region Hluttaw Banquet Hall in Pathein yesterday afternoon to discuss legislative roles, public engagement, and regional deve
PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing held a meeting with Mr Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin, Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation, at the Government House of the Russi
A coordination meeting was held to discuss the installation of relief artworks and statues at Nay Pyi Taw Square and the Entertainment Square in front of the Nay Pyi Taw City Hall. The meeting was held at the Nay Pyi Taw