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The founding ceremony of the Myanmar Beijing General Chamber of Commerce was held on October 17, 2026, at the Oriental House Banquet Hall on Myoma Kyaung Road in Yangon, Myanmar. The ceremony was attended by the Commerci
It is known that the Thai Army's 35th Border Guard Force is conducting strict patrols and surveillance, as well as preventive measures, along the Thai-Myanmar border to prevent illegal border crossings. It is known that
The 2026 (1388 BE) Buddhist Puja Festival of the Maha Sakya Marazin Stone Buddha, located near the foot of Mandalay Hill in Uputt Ward, Aungmyethazan Township, Mandalay City, is experiencing a significant influx of pilgr
Zar Li Aye, a Myanmar Supreme Court advocate and human rights defender from Myanmar’s Chin State, was presented with the International Bar Association’s (IBA) 2026 Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practition
AYEYARWADDY TIMES (Paungde), October 17 It has been learned that the interim government military carried out airstrikes on villages in Paungde Township, Hpa-an District, Bago Region on October 16, killing three local res
AYEYARWADDY TIMES October 17 In Mae Sot, on the Thai-Myanmar border, Thai joint authorities conducted thorough searches on October 17 in the morning in areas where a large number of Myanmar war refugees and migrant worke
It has been learned that a committee will be formed with various sector organizations, including UMFCCI (Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry) member associations, and businessmen to stabilize
It has been learned that junta forces attacked the Star Link internet shop located in Sitt Gyi Taw village, Ye Chaung Township, Magway Region, from the air using fighter jets and helicopters, killing 12 local residents,
AYEYARWADDY TIMES (Letpadan), October 17 It is reported that the abbot of the Lemyar Buddhist monastery in Phokhaungchu village, Letpadan Township, Thayarwady District, Bago Region (West), where the military under the interim government and Pyu Saw Htee are stationed, passed away on the morning of October 14. It was reported that the abbot, U Sumana, was speaking well with locals and explaining the accounts of Kathin donations during breakfast time, and after the locals returned home, the military informed the locals that he had committed suicide and passed away. "That morning, he spoke with donors for Kathin, and after the donors left, this happened. After the donors left, they were there. Why would the monk do this? It can only be assumed that they (the military) conspired and did it. There is absolutely no innocence," a person who knew about the incident told the Ayeyarwaddy Times. It has been a long time since the military has been stationed at the monastery, and it is suspected that the military may be involved in the death of the abbot while they are present. Currently, although there is no tension between the military under the interim government and the revolutionary forces in Thayarwady District, there are military patrols and reinforcements, according to revolutionary forces. Photo – Internet
AYEYARWADDY TIMES October 17 The US dollar exchange rate has been experiencing rapid fluctuations in recent days, driven by a combination of budget deficits, loans from Belarus, and rumors of a 50,000 kyat banknote, acco
Under the interim government, 42 children under the age of 18, including a six-month-old infant, have died across the country in just over three months, with Rakhine State reporting the highest number of incidents, it ha
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on October 16 that 14 types of cosmetics that can cause skin itching and inflammation should not be used. The Food and Drug Administration stated that under the guidance o
The Ministry of Electricity and Energy invites local entrepreneurs and interested parties to participate in the Investment Opportunities Presentation and Discussion, which will be held in Nay Pyi Taw during the first wee
Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman U Kan Myint Than, accompanied by officials, inspected and encouraged departmental staff carrying out cleaning activities at the Dhatucaya Dhatpaungsu Pagoda Compound in Zabuthiri Township, Na
The Kayah State Government is stepping up its efforts to ensure local food sufficiency and promote regional development. On Saturday, Chief Minister U Ant Maw visited the Loikaw Agricultural Research Farm and observed th
Sagaing Region Chief Minister U Ko Lay and officials inspected a collective cleanup activities at a Basic Education Middle school (Branch) in Myothit Ward, Monywa, on October 17. The departmental staff, members of Myanma
About 700 people, including General Administration Department (GAD) personnel from the region, district and township levels, hospital staff, departmental officials, fire brigade members, red Cross members, volunteers and
The Indian Embassy in Myanmar handed over donated items to the Space Museum (Yangon) on Saturday. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu attended the handover ceremony, together with Myanmar Space Agency (MSA) Chi
Chairman of Pyithu Hluttaw Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Rural Development Dr. Aung Gyi and committee members inspected rural development projects and small-scale livestock farming at Thaw Hmaw Kone
A ceremony to honour and present awards to outstanding athletes from the Ministry of Health was held on Saturday morning at the meeting hall of the Ministry in Nay Pyi Taw. Deputy Minister Professor Dr. Tin Tun attended
Information that a new 50,000 Kyat banknote will be issued is false information, stated Dr. Khine Khine Soe, Deputy Minister and spokesperson for the State President's Office, in a clarification released this afternoon (
In Shwekyin Township, Bago Region, the 175th Shwekyin Thingyan Floating Lantern Festival will be held on October 27, the day after the full moon of Thingyan, without breaking tradition. It is known that over 100,000 colo
Five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Myanmar and India for the implementation of "Quick Impact Projects" (QIPs) worth approximately USD 250,000, it has been learned. The signing ceremony for five Mo
It is reported that the up and down train services on the Pashin-Henzada-Kyaikhtaw route, which were temporarily suspended due to flooding on the railway tracks within the Pashin-Henzada railway section, have resumed. In
It is reported that the Pasein-Henzada-Kyangkhin Up/Down train services, which were temporarily suspended due to flooding on the railway tracks within the Pasein-Henzada railway section, have resumed. In Ayeyarwady Regio
Acting on information that online fraud gambling was being conducted within Ward 12, Block 19, Lashio City, Shan State (North), a joint team comprising security force members and departmental officials conducted a search
It has been learned that it is now possible to travel along the strategic road by crossing the Thigyaint Bridge on the east bank of the Ayeyarwady River on the Mandalay-Myitkyina route, according to those involved in the
Defence Ministry Union Minister and National Reconciliation and Peacebuilding Steering Committee Chairman Lieutenant General Raya Pyae said that media cooperation is needed in the peace process. Lieutenant General Raya P
It has been learned from the Yangon City Development Committee that Yangon City has made prior arrangements and is implementing plans to supply sufficient water to the city during the El Niño period. It is said that Yang
Myanmar and Thailand will cooperate on a three-year plan for water quality measurement of border rivers and transboundary rivers, said Deputy Minister Dr. Thaung Naing Oo of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environm
The 61st Myanmar Gems and Jewellery Fair continued on October 16 at the Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw, with 733 lots of jadeite sold, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.
Regarding the news circulating on social media and some online media about the issuance of new 50,000 Kyat banknotes, a spokesperson for the State Administration Council, Deputy Minister Dr. Khai Khai Soe, has announced
A coordination meeting to prepare for potential natural disasters caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon was held at the Nay Pyi Taw Council Office on Friday. Council Chairman U Kan Myint Than attended the meeting and
Sagaing Region Chief Minister U Ko Lay and officials met with 120 cotton farmers from 12 villages in Monywa Township at the farm of U Aye Kyaw in Chanmyawady Ward on Friday. The Chief Minister urged agricultural official
A workshop commemorating the 11th anniversary of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) continued for the second day in Nay Pyi Taw on Friday. Under the title on “From Peace and Social Harmony to Development”, the work
Union Minister for Information U Htein Lin encouraged young people to actively contribute to community and national development at a youth talk show held at Keng Tung City Hall on Friday. During the talk show, the studen