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Aiming to strengthen the existing bilateral friendly relations, and to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation, Myanmar-Japan Business Forum was held at Myanmar Convention Center in Yangon on Tuesday. Presiden
President U Min Aung Hlaing inspected the Myanma Railways Diesel Locomotive Shed (Mahlwagon) under the Ministry of Transport on July 28. In the workshop conference room, Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo presented a briefing o
The (1/2026) plenary meeting of the Leading Committee for Protection of Farmer Rights and Enhancement of Their Benefits was held on July 28 at the meeting hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation in
The National Archives Department is preserving historical records as they are the tresuretrove of the nation. Union Minister for National Planning, Investment and Foreign Economic Relations U Aung Kyaw Hoe inspected the
Union Minister for Science and Technology and Chairman of the National Standards Council Dr. Myo Thein Kyaw addressed the Standardization Executive Committee Meeting (1/2026) and the National Standards Council Meeting (1
Union Minister for Religious Affairs U Tin Oo Lwin received Ambassador of Pakistan Mr. Tariq Karim on July 28 at the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw. During the meeting, the Union Minister stated that the two countries have enjo
With the aims to boost Myanmar-China Pauk-Phaw friendship through media cooperation, the 6th Myanmar-China Twin City Media Forum and Cultural Exchange Week was held in Yangon on 28th July. The panel discussion was modera
Mekong | July 29 According to the market situation in Aungban town, southern Shan State on July 28, bell pepper prices have significantly increased compared to the previous months, with top-grade currently fetching 3,500
Mekong, July 29 Over 1,000 Myanmar nationals working in Jinghong city, China, have been detained by Chinese authorities and are being handed over to Myanmar through the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA), a
Mekong, July 29 Northern Shan State. Information sources reported that a thief was voluntarily arrested by local residents in Lashio. Yesterday, July 28, a thief was apprehended by local residents while attempting to bre
■ Preparation needed for the construction of an underground railway line in Yangon City Myanmar is striving to ensure sufficient electricity consumption under the current circumstances, and therefore, it is encouraging t
■ Deputy Minister responds: Strict action taken if corruption, illegal trade found An MP from Theebaw constituency, U Kyaw Thant San, asked in parliament how illegal trade and corruption worth hundreds of millions of kyats, occurring behind the closure of Theebaw Bridge, would be prevented and acted upon. During the 31st day of the 2nd regular session of the 3rd Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, held on July 28, U Kyaw Thant San, the People's Hluttaw representative for Theebaw constituency, posed a related question concerning the plan to allow local residents, regional vehicles, and regional goods to pass through Theebaw Bridge under a specific system. In his follow-up question, he included the aforementioned point. "As the minister mentioned earlier, I understand the security measures being taken. However, behind this bridge closure, there is the enrichment of a group of people and illegal trade. Illegal trade, which the President of the Republic always speaks about. As we presented earlier, there are incidents like 36 million kyats per day, and at the jetty, 1.8 million kyats per day. If the bridge is closed, other routes must also be closed. Instead, how will illegal trade, corruption, and criminal acts be prevented and acted upon? " U Kyaw Thant San asked. He continued, "After this bridge was closed, three major issues arose. First, corruption. Second, illegal smuggling entered through this illegal route. We knew about it but could not apprehend them. Third, illegal arms sales occurred in the region. Therefore, as a first question, how can corruption and criminal acts deeply involved in illegal trade be prevented and acted upon?
MNDAA, TNLA and PDF are active on the eastern side of Tebaw Bridge and in the remaining village tracts, thus the bridge has been temporarily closed due to the security situation, said Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Major General Min Thu. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Major General Min Thu, in response to the question raised by U Kyaw Thet San, Member of Parliament for Tebaw Constituency, on the 31st day of the 2nd regular session of the 3rd Pyidaungsu Hluttaw held on July 28, asking "What is the plan to allow local people, regional vehicles, and regional goods to pass through Tebaw Bridge in what system? " The Deputy Minister said, "From August 10, 2024, terrorist groups calling themselves MDIA, MNDAA, and PDF launched attacks with overwhelming force, so the security forces temporarily withdrew. Then, the Tatmadaw columns carried out attacks and suppression operations to regain control of Tebaw town, which was temporarily controlled by the terrorists. As territorial control was regained on October 18, 2025, and civil servants were redeployed, local people were also urged to return and reside within Tebaw Township." "Although the Tebaw Bridge was passable in summer, rainy season, and dry season during peaceful times, due to the current security situation, only 11 wards in the town and nine village tracts are under control and passable. However, terrorist groups calling themselves MNDAA, TNLA, and PDF have not completely withdrawn and are still active on the eastern side of Tebaw Bridge and in the remaining village tracts. Therefore, due to the security situation, the Tebaw Bridge is currently temporarily closed for security reasons," the Deputy Minister said. Furthermore, the Deputy Minister replied, "For regional development, economic, social, and trade activities, regional stability must first be achieved. To achieve regional stability, the Tatmadaw, including security organizations, are currently prioritizing stability. Therefore, local residents currently living in the Tebaw region can only travel via the Namlan-Kyaukgu-Yatsohk road, which is safe and reliable." The Tebaw Bridge is located on the Mandalay-Lashio-Bhamo-Myitkyina road, and it was constructed over the Duwunthi River between mileposts 130/3 and 130/4, between the Panthaytan Ward and Pansawmiin village tract, leading to Tebaw town. The bridge is 569 feet long, with a 28-foot-wide roadway and a 5-foot-wide pedestrian walkway.
The Kachin State CDM Civil Servants Council (KSCCSC) will provide 100,000 Kyats each to registered council members who are ailing and those aged 60 and above, the KSCCSC chairman confirmed to Mizzima. The support scheme
The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) recorded more than a dozen military-perpetrated mass killings nationwide in the first six months of 2026, leaving over 450 civilians dead, with nearly 40 percent o
A regime-controlled court in Mandalay has sentenced prominent student leader Htet Myat Aung and seven other pro-democracy activists to 37 years in prison following their involvement in anti-election demonstrations. The Y
Two civilians were killed and three others injured after the Myanmar military junta launched airstrikes on Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, on the morning of 28 July, according to local sources. The military carried out
It has been learned from the Ministry of Hotels, Tourism and Culture that bronze plaques designating them as historical buildings were installed on July 28 at the Kambojayitta (Chindwin Palace) building in Bahan Township
(July 29) During the Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) Education & Leadership Trip to New York City – PAR Research program, youth leaders and researchers met with Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Myanmar's Permanent Re
The Myanmar military junta used two aircraft to drop more than 40 bombs on a location in Saw Township, Gangaw District, Magway Region, according to local sources. Yaw Alin Tan, a local news outlet, reported that the airs
Mizzima The Myanmar military junta’s invitation to political dialogue does not yet demonstrate a genuine desire to resolve political issues through political means, Chinland Council (CC) Secretary Salai Kep Chin Thang to
The Arakan Army has renamed Minbya and Pauktaw towns in Rakhine State with historical names, erecting new town signs on 28 July, according to local sources. Under the new designations, Minbya has been renamed “Anjanapura
AFP Myanmar’s military-backed parliament approved a law on Tuesday authorising capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working in online scam centres. Internet fraud factories have flouri
Rights group Amnesty International voiced concern on Tuesday after Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility in Kuala Lumpur. The group had travelled by bus to the UN High Commissio
Rights group Amnesty International voiced concern on Tuesday after Malaysian police detained more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers at a UN facility in Kuala Lumpur. The group had travelled by bus to the UN High Commissio
Photo – Ko Htet Myat Aung, former chairman of the Yadanarpon University Students' Union and Mandalay public protest leader, staging a guerrilla protest in Mandalay city. (Yadanarpon University Students' Union) Maung Khet
Civilians in northern Shan State’s Mabein Township are in terror following two airstrikes carried out by the Myanmar Air Force that struck an urban ward on Tuesday, causing an unconfirmed number of civilian fatalities. L
July 29 Mizzima. In a move to demonstrate their rejection of official engagement and invitations to the military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing, a protest was held on July 28 in front of the Royal Thai Embassy in London, l
Myanmar approves death penalty for cyber scam offences The speaker of the pro-military parliament that took office following the regime’s 2025-26 elections, which ended on Jan. 25, Aung Lin Dwe stated that he approved th
THE Department of Rural Development, under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development, organized an awareness talk on systematic livestock management and environ- mental conservation in San- yayoo Model Village,
THE second session of the Myanmar-Japan Business Forum contin- ed yesterday afternoon at the Myanmar Con- vention Centre (MCC) in Yangon, where par- ticipants discussed in- vestment prospects and business opportunities i
THE Third Pyithu Hluttaw convened on the 31st day of its second regular session yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw, with Speaker U Khin Yi, Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn and lawmakers in attendance. During the session, MPs rais
A policy is set to conduct rehabilitation activities restoring the affected ar- eas to conditions better than before, said Chin State Chief Minister Dr Wong Hsun Thang at the coordination meeting on rehabilitation and re
THE second regular session of the Third Pyidaungsu Hluttaw continued for the 11th day of meetings at its convention hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. With regard to the exemption for specific goods tax and commercial tax ov
PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myan- mar U Min Aung Hlaing yesterday inspected the Myanma Railways’ Die- sel Locomotive Factory (Mahlwagon) under the Ministry of Transport in Yangon, accompanied by senior offi
EFFORTS must be made to develop reliable rural credit and financial sys- tems so that farmers can easily invest in and adapt new technologies for ag- ricultural production and livestock breeding, said Vice-President Nan