Illegal trade is defined by the World Trade Organization as the “production, purchase, shipment, transfer, possession, or distribution of goods that are classified as illegal according to international laws, as well as any activities aimed at encouraging such actions”.

​​​​​​​IF you ask 100 people in Yangon about the apparent reason for the lack of cleanliness in the city, I bet 100 per cent of them would say it’s due to a lack of discipline and street vendors.

​​​​​​​The possibility of 2025 transitional elections promises to turn Myanmar into a stable and prosperous democracy.

This article is a continuation of Episode 50 on the Mount Popa Region, extracted from Chapter XXX of The Geology of Burma by HL Chhibber (1934).

TRANSBOUNDARY haze pollution is a significant environmental challenge for ASEAN member countries, as well as many other nations worldwide. In particular, the countries of the Greater Mekong Subregion face recurring haze pollution during the dry season each year. As such, they have to unite in controlling haze air pollution as part of providing healthcare services to their people.

THE dossier on Myanmar’s traditional New Year Atar Thingyan festival, submitted for UNESCO’s World Intangible Cultural Heritage list, has been included on the preliminary list, according to a press release issued by the Department of Archaeology and National Museum on 6 November.

World Philosophy Day 2024 was observed on 21 November. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Culture Organization (UNESCO) established the third Thursday of November as World Philosophy Day in 2002.

ACCORDING to the News and Media Law of Myanmar, enacted in March 2014, the following objectives have been set for media development in the country:

THE emergence of National Victory Day is based on fine traditions and a good history, showing patriotism and the nationalistic spirit of the entire national people. This historic and significant day marks the resistance against the colonial rulers’ oppressive education system designed to perpetuate their domination.

​​​​​​​THE adorable qualities of Myanmar culture have been cherished for generations in Myanmar. Recently, these cultural properties were prominently showcased in traditional cultural festivals, bringing great pride and joy to the State.