Jul 16, 2026
DEPUTY Minister for Construction U Myo Myint, accompanied by members of the Chin State Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Committee, attended a relief distribution ceremony for displaced people in Falam, Chin State, yesterday. The deputy minister and committee members distributed 72 bags of rice and 273 visses of cooking oil to 233 displaced people.
Jul 16, 2026
THE Pyithu Hluttaw discussed six infrastructure-related questions and a proposal to establish a National Population and Development Commission during the 23rd-day of its second regular session in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Speaker U Khin Yi and Deputy Speaker U Maung Maung Ohn chaired the meeting.
Jul 16, 2026
THE Joint Coordination Committee on Parliamentary Development (JCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, held a briefing session in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. During the session, the Ministry of Education presented “Measures Undertaken to Enhance the Nation’s Education Sector” as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of the MPs.
Jul 16, 2026
THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy held a workshop in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday to promote greater use of solar energy as part of the country’s electricity supply and strengthen long-term energy security. Speaking at the opening ceremony at Horizon Lake View Resort, Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin said reliable electricity is essential for national development and improving people’s livelihoods.
Jul 16, 2026
THE tourists visit Wah Ale Resort, located within Lampi Marine National Park, an ASEAN Heritage Park, every year, and it is also expected to receive more arrivals of European tourists during the upcoming travel season, according to the resort.
Jul 16, 2026
UNION Minister for Education Dr Chaw Chaw Sein announced that, starting next year, Green Cards will be issued to those who complete a nine-month training course to improve the quality of teachers in private schools. Speaking in Nay Pyi Taw on 13 July, the Union minister briefed private and international school representatives on the new directives.
Jul 16, 2026
A Myanmar delegation led by Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye departed Yangon by air yesterday afternoon to attend the Fifth China-Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation in China’s Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region, to be held in Nyingchi. The delegation was seen off at Yangon International Airport by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu, regional ministers, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Myanmar Ms Ma Jia, and other officials.
Jul 15, 2026
AS Myanmar’s fishing season has resumed, fishing vessels from the Yangon Region have been reporting good catches of fish and shrimp, enabling consumers to purchase seafood at more affordable prices, according to Kyimyindine port in Yangon.
Jul 15, 2026
THE Ministry of Electricity and Energy is making efforts to increase electricity supply to the public while implementing measures to eliminate electricity theft through fraudulent methods.
Jul 15, 2026
A 12-storey illegal building used for online scam and gambling activities in the Shwe Kokko area of Myawady Township, Kayin State, has been systematically demolished, bringing the total number of demolished illegal buildings to 73.