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THE Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Cooperatives and Rural Development conducted a field inspection yesterday on the progress of the village concrete road construction project in ShweOodaung Village
THE seventh day of the third Amyotha Hluttaw’s second regular session convened at 10 am yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw. Speaker U Aung Lin Dwe confirmed a quorum with 204 of 209 eligible members present and formally opened the
TATMADAW columns tried to regain control of and reopen the Kalay-Tamu route, an important trade corridor between Myanmar and India. On 15 June, the Tatmadaw column marching from Kalay reoccupied Yanmyoaung village, where
Introduction In an era where smartphones have become as commonplace as school textbooks, governments around the world are drawing a bold line: children should not have unrestricted access to social media. On 10 December
THE Government is striving to enhance the State economy, which remains a key priority of the country. Without a strong national economy, development cannot be achieved, and it will be difficult to improve the socioeconom
ACCORDING to a statement issued by the Pyithu Hluttaw, a six-member Information Team was formed on 18 June to provide systematic briefings to news organizations on the Hluttaw’s activities and initiatives. The team will
A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister for Hotels, Tourism and Culture U Phyo Zaw Soe attended the 6th International Tourism Forum 2026, held from 10 to 14 June at the VDNH Exhibition Centre in Moscow, organized in
THE Pyithu Hluttaw yesterday continued the 10th-day session emphasizing the issues on anti-online gambling, taking action against those who spread fake news and misinformation, rule of law, drug eradication, upgrading ro
hotel officials presented flower bouquets, and traditional Chinese lion and dragon dances were performed. Officials and members of the Myanmar-China Investment and Trade Promotion Association (MCITP), leaders and represe
THE Department of Rural Development held a ceremony to disburse the revolving fund under the Mya Sein Yaung Village Project in Ywathitgon Village, Tanai Township yesterday. The funds were provided with the aim of enablin
UNION Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation U Hsan Oo inspected plantations and village firewood plantations established by companies in 2025 within the Lower Sinthay Forest Reserve in Nay Pyi Taw
THE Literacy and Regional Development Assistance Association will publish a commemorative magazine to honour and welcome the upcoming International Literacy Day on 8 September 2026, and is currently inviting authors to s
PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China on a State Visit at the invitation of the Chinese President, received Mr Wang Hao, Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee
UNION Minister for Information U Htein Linn inspected Sarso Beikman in Mingala Taungnyunt Township, Yangon Region, yesterday morning. The director-general of the Printing and Publishing Department briefed him on the Sars
FREE cataract surgery will be provided for 150 patients at the Pathein Township Hospital in Ayeyawady Region. As part of the Ministry of Health’s plan, the hospital will give free cataract surgery for 150 residents of Pa
THE Dawbon Township Women’s Affairs Committee, Botahtaung District, organized a seminar aimed at protecting women from human trafficking, violence, and child sexual abuse yesterday in the meeting hall of the Township Gen
MYANMAR Airways International (MAI) has announced the official launch of MAI Sky Connect, the first wireless in-flight entertainment system in Myanmar. Introduced to provide a superior travel experience for passengers, t
The Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) publishes daily independent news and information across Myanmar and around the world by satellite TV and the internet. DVB was founded in 1992 and is registered as a non-profit associa
It has been reported that writer Tin Nyunt and his son, who were unjustly arrested following the military coup, were sentenced to three years in prison today by a special court at Insein Prison. The unjust sentence was h
Renowned translator and writer Tin Maung Myint, who has won up to five National Literary Awards, passed away today, June 18, at 12:35 PM at Panlong General Hospital in Yangon, according to literary circles. Writer Tin Ma
Ayeyarwaddy Times June 18 During a meeting on June 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping told interim President Min Aung Hlaing, who is visiting the People's Republic of China, that he supports all relevant parties involved i
Dhaka: Bangladesh has started the process of fencing its border with Myanmar to prevent criminal activities, according to Home Minister of Bangladesh, Sahahuddin Ahmed. He said last Wednesday in Parliament that they are
Ayeyarwaddy Times June 18 Two civilians were killed and eight others were injured when the military council's forces launched aerial bombings on Rammar Kyun village in Chinntali town, Gwa Township, Rakhine State. The mil
‘Proof of Life’ campaign culminates on Aung San Suu Kyi’s 81st birthday Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, completed an 81-kilometre skateboarding challenge in London’s Hyde Park on Wednesday. This
Newly arrived Rohingya refugees fleeing ongoing instability in Myanmar are facing a secondary crisis of survival upon reaching Bangladesh, marred by strict administrative barriers and a rapidly evaporating pool of intern
Hundreds of thousands of Myanmar migrant workers and pro-democracy exile groups across Thailand launched a coordinated mass mobilization today to mark the 81st birthday of jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. The de
It has been learned that 10 foreigners involved in online fraud (telecom fraud) and criminal activities have been newly transferred to their respective countries.,A total of 10 foreigners, including nine from Ethiopia an
It has been learned from the statements of U Than Zaw, the representative of constituency (2) for the Mon State Hluttaw from Kyikmayaw Township, that there are many checkpoints in Mon State in the name of security, and m
Nearly 25,000 children caught in conflict were victims of a record number of violations last year, including killings, rape and recruitment to fight, and for the first time, government forces — not armed groups — were th
More than 10 soldiers were killed and many, including two officers, were injured when a military unit stationed in Si Pyay Village, Launglone Township, Tanintharyi Region, was attacked, and some bodies and ammunition wer
Mekong, June 18 Finnish lawmakers voted on June 17 to abolish a law that has long prohibited nuclear weapons. Finland shares an 810-mile border with Russia and abandoned its long-held principle of military neutrality after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Finnish government stated that the abolition of the nuclear weapons ban law is a measure to adapt to the changing and uncertain security environment, and does not mean that Finland will immediately possess nuclear weapons. However, with the abolition of the nuclear weapons ban law, Finland will be able to immediately import, transport, supply, and possess nuclear weapons if necessary. According to Nexta TV, this action by Finland has shocked President Putin, and it appears that Finland intends to expand into Russian territory. "Why did Finland join NATO? Did Finland have any territorial disputes?
Yangon June 18 Rakhine State Kyauktao City AA announced that 10 people were killed and 19 were injured as a result of the terrorist army's aerial bombardment of Gu and Kintali. On June 17th, starting at 3:00 p.m., the te
Yangon, June 18 Residents of the region told Yangon Khit Thit News Agency that the terrorist military council has blocked the city and is conducting searches and inspections after a "rose campaign" was carried out in Mon
ヤンゴン 6 月 18 日 マグウェ 人民防衛軍 - レサ・スルー PAKAF は、レサ・スルー市を巡回中の兵士への攻撃でゾー・ミン軍曹を含む兵士 2 名が死亡したと発表した。 6月17日午前8時頃、レアス・スル市でパトロールに出ていた約20人の兵士が、市南部の2000地区付近で人民防衛軍レアス・スルPAKAFの兵士に待ち伏せされた。
Yangon, June 18 An 8 mile 1 furlong marathon race was held in Wetlet Township, Sagaing Region, in commemoration of the 81st birthday of the People’s Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a responsible person from the Wetlet Towns
Yangon, June 18 Commemorative "Rose Movement" activities have begun today in anticipation of the 81st birthday of State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, which falls tomorrow, June 19. Calls are being made to the PDF forc