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THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, disbursed a revolving fund of K50 million under the Village Revolving Fund Project (VRFP), aiming at enabling rural residents
OFFICIALS from the Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, conducted a field inspec- tion yesterday to moni- tor the implementation of the Mya Sein Yaung (MSY) Village P
THE Myanmar Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association (MFVP) signed memoranda of understanding with five partner organizations and celebrated its 20th anniversary with a gala dinner on 11 August at
THE Department of Livestock Breeding and Veterinary has announced a second round of open tenders for the procurement of various items under the 2026-2027 Capex budget. The department will purchase laboratory equipment (1
CITY Winner Company will connect MSME agricul- tural producers directly to domestic and international markets. The company currently exports Myanmar’s agri- cultural produce and fishery products overseas. It now seeks to
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, Taunggyi Township, Shan State (South), is imple- menting the construction of a rural farm-to-market road in Nawngpyit Village
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, held an introductory briefing on the Mya Sein Yaung (MSY) Village Pro- ject and formed a village project working group in Yay
THE Department of Rural Development, under the management of the Shan State (East) DRD, con- ducted a field inspection to review the implemen- tation and completion of a livelihood-supporting carpentry training course an
AS its first activity since officially changing its name from MIFFA to the Myanmar Logistics Association (MLA), the association held a ceremony at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Yangon to mark its acceptance as an official mem
AS the water level of Ayeyawady, Thanlwin, Sittoung, Ngawun and Toe rivers has risen, residents living around the riverside or low-lying areas in Hinthada, Zalun, Hpa-an, Maubin, Madauk and Ngathainggyoung townships are
UNDER the close super- vision of the Rehabilita- tion and Reconstruction Committee in Chin State, rehabilitation and recon- struction work in Falam is currently underway at a rapid pace. With the National Disaster Manage
THE Ayeyawady Region Government has an- nounced that antivenom has been stocked at flood relief camps to ensure timely healthcare and emergency treatment for people relocated there due to flooding. During floods, snakes
THE Building MSME Mandalay’s Milestones 2026 event was jointly organized by SHWE Bank and the Myanmar Restaurant Association (MRA) at SHWE Bank in Chanayet-hazan Township, Mandalay Region, on 15 August. The event was hel
THE Plenary Tribunal, comprising Union Elec- tion Commission Chair- man U Than Soe and Commission members U Aung Moe Myint, U Aung Lwin Oo, U Myint Oo, U Khin Maung Oo, U Myint Thein, U Ko Ko Lwin, U Than Aung Kyaw, U Kh
YESTERDAY, MPT pro-vided relief supplies to flood victims at the Yayta-gun Monastery in Ngath-ainggyoung and to the Laymyethna Township rehabilitation team, ac-cording to the MPT Head Office in Yangon. The assistance in-
IN Laymyethna Township, Ayeyawady Region, heavy rainfall and river erosion on the night of 30 July 2026 caused water to breach and flow through a sand ridge at the base of the Ngawun River embankment. As of today, floodw
POLICE personnel from township police stations in various districts across Yangon Region are working with traffic police and rele- vant administrative author- ities to reduce crime and prevent criminal activities, accord
PRESIDENT of the Re- public of the Union of My- anmar U Min Aung Hlaing departed Nay Pyi Taw by special flight yesterday morning for an official visit to the Russian Fed- eration. At 1:25 pm local time, the President and
THE Kyonkapyin-Tapseik Community Conservation Group (KTCG) has organ- ized a two-day, one-night Wetland Birdwatching and Nature Photography Tour, offering visitors an opportu- nity to relax while exploring the natural be
A ceremony to mark the start of reconstruction work on the Japan Pagoda, which was built on Sagaing Hill as a monument of My- anmar-Japan friendship and cooperation, was held on 15 August. To restore the quake-damaged pa
U Ye Tun Oo is hereby appointed and assigned duties as Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Immigration and Population, under Sections 234 (a) and (d) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and Clause
DR Khine Khine Soe, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Immigration and Population, is hereby transferred and assigned duties as Deputy Minister at the President’s Office under Section 234 (a) and (d) of the Constitution
MYANMAR Ambassador to Nicaragua U Tun Aung Kyaw and Mr Daniel Edmundo Ortega Murillo, Media Coordinator of Nicaragua’s Council of Communication and Information, discussed cooperation between Myanmar and Nicaragua in comb
THE Tastes of the Gold-en Land 2026 traditional Myanmar food exhibition and competition will take place on 22 and 23 August at the Mandalay Conven-tion Centre (MCC). The event aims to promote tourism through traditional
As of 31 July 2026, 650 loan applications had been received, and 281 have been approved for a total of K10.64 billion from the MSME development fund. The remaining applicants are under review. Loans are disbursed through
Regime leader Min Aung Hlaing departed Burma for an official visit to Moscow, Russia, on Monday in his fifth trip abroad seeking legitimacy after being inaugurated president by a pro-military parliament on April 10. Russ
Ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 4,000 Burma nationals would expose people to the armed conflict, arbitrary detention, surveillance and conscription that the U.S. government itself has documented. Guest contr
Reports have emerged that US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Brad Cooper visited the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln after reports of mental and logistical difficulties faced by the crew. The USS Abra
It is reported that steel sheet pile installation work is continuing to prevent flooding in Le Myat Nar Township, with 78 steel sheet piles driven to construct a barrier. On August 17th, U Myo Myint, Deputy Minister of t
The construction company that won the tender to build the Mingalar Market in Mingalar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon, will have to hand over the project to the Yangon City Development Committee by the end of September, and
Myanmar regime leader Min Aung Hlaing departed Naypyidaw on Monday for an official visit to Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Aug. 18. The summit marks Min Aung
The 5th International Conference on Burma Studies (ICBMS5) officially concluded at Chiang Mai University (CMU) on Aug. 16. Under the theme “Between Crisis & Possibility,” the three-day international gathering brought together scholars, civil society leaders, researchers, and activists to examine Myanmar’s political trajectory, humanitarian crisis, and emerging local governance models following the 2021 military coup. The ICBMS5 registered 1,217 participants, with a final physical attendance of 989 people representing diverse academic and natoinal backgrounds. During the conference, 376 speakers presented across 81 academic panel sessions, four plenary discussions, documentary film screenings, and curated photo exhibitions took place. Dr. Chayan Vaddhanaphuti, Chair of the ICBMS5 organizing committee, highlighted the vision behind the conference theme, describing Myanmar’s current state as a prolonged “interregnum,” a transitional period where the old regime has lost authority but a new order has not yet fully taken hold. “The meaning of the title of this conference is between crisis and imagination: how can we bring people to think together to find what we call a moral and political community, or reimagine communities for Myanmar people? This cannot be done through force or violence to win the might of the military, but by building a consensus among local people to let them build their own rules and regulations,” Dr. Chayan told DVB. Conference organizers noted that despite ongoing regional conflict, displacement, and geopolitical challenges, ICBMS5 served as an active space for cross-border collaboration and bottom-up solutions. Surichai Wun’gaeo, Emeritus Professor at Chulalongkorn University, emphasized that the high turnout demonstrated resilience and proactive engagement among participants and younger generations rather than despair. “It tells a lot that there are people who are very engaged; they act and do whatever they can in education and in new ways. This energy of a new generation of participants and very diverse topics shows there is still a lot of potential for the future,” Surichai told DVB. The conference featured key plenary sessions covering complex regional responses, border trade disruptions, resource exploitation, and displacement caused by military conscription and conflict. Organizers confirmed that planning is already underway for ICBMS6, scheduled to take place in two years, which will focus further on local economic survival and cross-border research networks. The ICBMS5 concluded with a musical event titled “Lann Sone,” organized in collaboration with Asia Justice and Rights (AJAR), an Asia-Pacific-based human rights organization. The concert featured live performances by AJAR President Patrick Burgess, as well as Myanmar artists Shu Shu, Shwe, Broody’s, and Mu Shi.
Ayeyarwaddy Times August 17 Due to the continuous rise of the Ayeyarwaddy, Ngawan, and Toe rivers, river water levels in Setthars, Hinthada, Zalun, Ngathinechaung, and Maubin townships in Ayeyarwaddy Region have exceeded
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy, under the interim government, announced today, August 17, that due to heavy rainfall causing water overflow at hydroelectric power dams, electricity generation is being reduced dur
The Irrawaddy Times August 17th Southern Shan State It is reported that there are clashes between the revolutionary forces and the army of the elected government in the township of Wondang, and the army has entered the n
Ayeyarwaddy Times August 17 The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has announced that heavy rains are expected across the country, including areas that are currently experiencing floods and overflows, from Aug