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Yangon, June 21 It is known that a celebration for the 81st birthday of the people's leader and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, along with a Rose Campaign, was held in Paderborn, Germany on June 20. Photo – Hein H
Myanmar’s democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday on June 19 has transcended a personal commemoration. The occasion has transformed into a political message jointly sent by pro-democracy groups, activists, emba
The U.N. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, addressed the General Assembly on Friday. The speech coincided with the 81st birthday of jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who’s been held
Photo – KyawSoe Latt Fb Mizzima. || The 81st birthday celebration of the people's leader, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and the Rose Movement were simultaneously held in New York, USA on June 20. Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun attended
Photo – Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, Permanent Representative of Myanmar to the United Nations, stated that he requested the "quickest" release of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. (Office of the Permanent Mission of My
A wall collapse occurred at a railway tunnel construction site in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand, resulting in the deaths of two workers, including a 29-year-old Myanmar migrant worker, and serious injuries to tw
A Myanmar delegation led by Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi arrived in Moscow to attend the 2nd International Forum of the Union State titled “Great Heritage – Common Future.” The delegation travelled from Yangon via Ba
Union Minister for Women’s Affairs Dr. Thet Thet Zin attended the 31st Annual General Meeting of the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Association (MWEA) at Lotte Hotel in Yangon on Saturday. In her speech, the Union Minister
A Traditional Myanmar Fashion Show was held at the National Theatre in Yangon on Saturday to mark the upcoming Myanmar Women's Day on July 3. The event was organized by the Yangon Region Women's Affairs Organization. Uni
Marking the 2026 Olympic Day, Wushu (Taolu) Invitational Tournament Opening Ceremony was held at Ba Htoo Stadium in Mandalay Region on Saturday. The ceremony was jointly organized by the Ministry of Sports, Myanmar Olymp
It is known that the 12th International Day of Yoga commemorative ceremony was held at the Thuwunna National Stadium in Yangon. The ceremony was held on the morning of June 21. "The 2026 Yoga Festival being held this yea
It was reported that mines exploded at two gas stations in Taunglaylone, Taunggyi Township, and on the Union Highway between Taunglaylone and Heho. Three mines exploded on the night of June 20 in three locations: near DA
It will take about 15 years of effort for reforms to bring about national stability and peace, said the Head of State, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. This was stated by the Head of State, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing,
It has been learned from the Myanmar Fire Brigade that on the afternoon of June 20, the Nan Yin and Nan Kang rivers in Moegaung Township, Kachin State, overflowed, causing water to enter homes near the rivers. The river
YT (June 21) In Mouk Kone Township, Kachin State, the waters of the Nanyin and Nankaw rivers have risen above their danger levels, causing flooding in many wards within the town, according to local residents. According t
Photo – A Karen migrant mother holds her month-old baby while living in Thailand, April 2, 2021. (Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Mizzima Displaced persons living in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border have begun
Displaced persons from Myanmar living in temporary shelters along the Thailand-Myanmar border began receiving Thai non-national identity cards this week. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, praised the historic move. The Thai
Photo – Thousands of displaced people fleeing conflict into Thailand have returned to Myanmar on April 11, 2023, Thai officials said. (AFP) Mizzima The protection and right to work for Myanmar refugees in Thailand were h
On the occasion of the 81st birthday of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the UN Special Envoy for Myanmar, Julie Bishop, has called for the immediate release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The call from the UN Special En
Photo – Rohingya refugee women waiting to receive relief items at Kutupalong refugee camp in Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar district, southeastern Bangladesh, on December 17, 2025. (Munir UZ ZAMAN / AFP) Mizzima The European Union (
The National Unity Government (NUG) In Brisbane, Australia, the Union Minister for Federal Affairs-NUG Dr. Lian Hmung Sakhong met with Myanmar nationals on Wednesday and Thursday. On the 81st birthday of State Counsellor
Refugees living in temporary shelters along the Thai-Myanmar border have begun receiving official identity cards in a historic milestone welcomed by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The issuance of official, non-Thai identi
The European Union and UNHCR announced on 18 June a renewal of their partnership with a further EUR 14 million development grant to sustain assistance and strengthen protection for 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s
Aung Marm Oo Bangladesh’s recent disclosure that it is facilitating dialogue between Myanmar’s military authorities and the Arakan Army (AA) may prove to be one of the most significant regional developments concerning Ar
Mekong, June 21 In Taung Salone village, Pinlaung Township, Shan State South, members of the PNO force, under the control of the SAC, have been transporting belongings left behind in the homes of displaced people by vehi
Activists in Myanmar’s commercial capital staged a flash protest in heavily guarded Yangon on Friday morning to mark the 81st birthday of jailed State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Members of an underground activist g
PRIVATE industries registered with the Directorate of Industrial Supervision and Inspection (DISI) as of May 2026 reached 8,538 in the commercial hub Yangon Region, followed by Mandalay Region with 7,074 and Ayeyawady Re
ON 19 June, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) sold over US$2.88 million to edible oil-importing companies and $84,000 to CMP companies. On 18 June, it sold more than $26,000 to CMP companies and $1.13 million to edible o
THE Myanmar Fruit Flower and Vegetable Producers and Exporters Association (MFVP) facilitates market linkages between farmers in rural areas and food producers, creating direct Business-to-Business chains. Currently, the
THE Placement Test (Special Programme) in Pakokku Township, Magway Region, began on 15 June, and students completed the Science subject on 20 June, the final day of the examination. The placement test for out-of-school c
MYANMAR detained four Chinese nationals involved in telecom fraud and other criminal activities in Kayin State. The relevant officials conducted personal data collection processes to deport these undocumented foreigners
ACCORDING to the information from duty conscientious residents, security forces conduct mine clearance activities along Kanma-Myaing road in Pakokku Township as PDF terrorists plant land mines made of oil barrels in the
THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development held the sixth cycle of Village Revolving Fund Project (VRFP) loan disbursement in Lansin Village, Lewe Township yesterday. Lew
TO achieve full electricity access within Yangon Region, the expansion of power substations and transmission lines will be implemented each year, depending on the annual budget. This information was shared by Dr Myo Thaw
A water-based firefighting and search-and-rescue capability demonstration was held on the morning of 19 June at Kandawgyi Lake in Bahan Township, Yangon Region. Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu delivered the
BAGO Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win, together with regional ministers, inspected agriculture and livestock activities in Thayawady District on the morning of 19 June. At Thaephyu Village-tract in Thayawady Township,