Jan 23, 2026
IT is a source of pride and encouragement to witness the nationwide outpouring of support for the Agent of Myanmar team, led by Union Minister U Ko Ko Hlaing, who is currently representing the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the hearings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Jan 23, 2026
U Kyaw Tin Hlaing (100-household elder) Aungmingala Ward, Sittway. My name is U Kyaw Tin Hlaing. My Muslim name is Musa Ahmed. I am a 100-household elder from Aungmingala Ward. There are five wards namely Gontan, Kathit, Kyaunggyilan, Aungmingala, and Maulid connected with ethnic communities. There are 720 households with a population of around 4,000 people in these five wards. I have been serving as a 100-household elder since 2010. During the conflict period in June 2012, Tatmadaw and police members protected our ward. Nothing happened to our ward due to the protection provided in a timely manner.
Jan 23, 2026
The information was released on seizures of materials used in drug processing, including drug manufacturing sites in Hsipaw and Mongyai townships in Shan State (North) on 11, 15 and 16 January 2026.
Jan 23, 2026
A total of 283 Chinese nationals who illegally entered Myanmar from neighbouring countries, including Thailand, and were involved in online gambling, telecommunications fraud and other criminal activities in the Myawady-Shwe Kokko area, have been repatriated to their country of origin via the Myanmar-Thailand Friendship Bridge II, in accordance with legal procedures and humanitarian considerations.
Jan 23, 2026
The Government has been inviting individuals who are involved in armed opposition groups operating under various names, including the PDF, to return to the legal fold, and is providing necessary assistance to those who do so.
Jan 23, 2026
The opening ceremony of the fourth South Asia Agri Forum 2026, hosted by Myanmar, was held yesterday morning at the Novotel Hotel in Yangon, attended by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, Deputy Commerce Minister U Min Min, along with the departmental officials and guests.
Jan 23, 2026
The ordinary passport holders of Russia and Myanmar can enjoy a 30-day visa exemption starting from 27 January 2026, according to an announcement released by the Russian government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 19 January.
Jan 23, 2026
Union Minister for Foreign Affairs U Than Swe received Mr Tariq Karim, Ambassador of Pakistan, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
Jan 23, 2026
Myanmar and Thai armed forces have vowed to intensify joint efforts to prevent the re-emergence of telecommunications fraud and online gambling activities along their shared border regions.
Jan 22, 2026
SWIMMING events for men and women at the XIII ASEAN Para Games, hosted by Thailand, took place yesterday morning at the 80th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Thailand.
