Natural disasters have significant impacts on developing countries. Hazards such as earthquakes, storms, floods, and droughts damage infrastructure, agriculture, and industries, slowing down economic growth. Due to limited financial resources, recovery efforts in developing countries tend to be slow. Additionally, natural disasters cause loss of life, injuries, and displacement, worsening poverty and inequality. The disruption of clean water supplies, outbreaks of infectious diseases, and damage to healthcare systems affect public healthcare. The destruction of schools and educational institutions halts children’s education, leading to long-term human capital losses and hindering sustainable development.

Do you know another organization that is strong and reliable for our country’s security? It is the Myanmar Veterans’ Organization (MVO), one of the important support forces for the country’s national defence. It is made up of former soldiers who served in the military and now continue to help the country in many ways. Even though they are retired from active duty, they still work hard to support the nation whenever needed.

Top scholars and thinkers drawn from Russia, India, China, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and Myanmar are set to brainstorm a roadmap for Myanmar that will allow it to confront serious challenges and avail exciting opportunities beyond 2025.

FARMERS are real benefactors for society as they cultivate crops to provide food supplies to society, although they suffer from the impacts of bad weather in growing crops in all seasons. As such, Myanmar marks Peasants’ Day for the people not to forget the gratitude of those farmers forever.

March in Myanmar is a time of vibrant celebrations, deep-rooted traditions, and spiritual reflection. Across the country, various regions come alive with festivals that draw locals and tourists alike. March is a wonderful time for Myanmar’s pagoda festivals and joyful celebrations as it coincides with the month of Taboung in the Myanmar calendar. Among the most captivating events are the Shwedagon Pagoda Festival, Kakku Pagoda Festival, Pindaya Shwe Oo Min Festival, and Mawtinzun Pagoda Festival. Each offers a unique glimpse into Myanmar’s rich cultural and religious tapestry.

Countries around the world have experienced employment losses over successive eras due to various factors. Economic downturns, rapid technological advancements, pandemics, competition driven by globalization and international trade, shifts in government policies, market trends, and internal instability are key causes of unemployment.

The Ministry of Health (MoH), Myanmar, laid down two objectives: to enable every citizen to attain full life expectancy and enjoy longevity of life and to ensure that every citizen is free from diseases. In doing such, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are one of the main supporting activities. The Union Minister for Health and Chairperson of the Nay Pyi Taw Council attended the Launching Ceremony of the Emergency Medical Services within the Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory on 18 February 2025 at the Ministry of Health meeting hall.

History is indelible, and 12 February 2025 marks the 78th Union Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Throughout Myanmar’s history, it was only under the reigns of Anawrahta, Bayintnaung, and Alaungpaya that we managed to chronicle the unity of all national brethren in the archive called history. On 12 February 1947, the endeavours of our national leader, General Aung San, and the martyrs – to put an end to the apartheid imposed by the British government between Upper and Lower Myanmar – were acknowledged. The Panglong Agreement was reached between the leaders representing Upper Myanmar and the government of Myanmar, led by General Aung San. This agreement was a prerequisite demanded by the British government for Myanmar to attain independence.

With its rich environmental resources, including extensive coastal areas and vast waters, Myanmar’s blue economy presents a key opportunity for achieving sustainable development through the long-term utilization of coastal natural resources.

TUBERCULOSIS, malaria and HIV are three major dis­eases which threaten human society today. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the transmission of the tuberculosis bacteria. It is a disease related to social and economic factors.