By Augustin I DIOMS and expressions are vital in daily chats, carrying cultural insights and adding zest to language. They paint vibrant pictures, making conversations memorable and fostering better connections.

PRESENTLY, the annual consumption of palm oil in Myanmar stands at an estimated one million tonnes. Despite local farmers cultivating oil crops like groundnut, sesame, canola, and sunflower, the yearly production hovers around 400,000 tonnes. Consequently, the nation imports approximately 700,000 tonnes of palm oil, valued at US$600 million, annually from Malaysia and Indonesia to meet domestic demands.

​​​​​​​MYANMAR has taken a significant stride towards enhancing bilateral trade by introducing direct payment systems for various currencies. The yuan/kyat and baht/ kyat systems were previously established to bolster trade with China and Thailand, facilitating Myanmar’s business entities and government trade organizations to secure robust market shares in their relevant partner countries.

There is no doubt that today’s education has placed special emphasis on human dignity and values with the vision that conceives human beings as creators who are not limited to watching the established order only.

​​​​​​​THE Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation Committee is actively working towards increasing the contribution of renewable energy in the country’s electric power sector to drive Green Growth, Green Energy, and a Green Economy for national development.

Embarking on the journey to construct a Union grounded in democratic principles and federalism, the government has initiated a system that encapsulates the concerns voiced by various ethnic groups. The foundation of this Union is deeply rooted in the constitution, with a steadfast commitment to Our Three Main National Causes, which serve as the bedrock for the nation’s progress.

THE upcoming October 2024 marks a pivotal moment for Myanmar as it prepares to conduct a population and housing census, a crucial exercise for shaping state policies and managing the nation’s affairs. The data collected from this census will play a key role in determining how the government manages the economy, allocates the state budget, and addresses the needs of various sectors.

​​​​​​​MONEY laundering stands as a criminal activity with far-reaching implications, adversely affecting both the socioeconomic fabric of society and the State’s revenue streams. This illicit practice directly impacts the economic and financial sectors, giving rise to financial crises and elevated commodity prices that burden the populace.

MYANMAR is steadfastly working towards a rabies-free society by 2030, intensifying control measures to ensure that no lives are claimed by this deadly disease within the country. The nation has outlined a comprehensive national plan spanning from 2018 to 2030, specifically targeting the reduction of rabies incidents in dogs.

THE state is the “absolute owner” of Land in Myanmar; citizens do not hold absolute property rights. Land ownership and land use in Myanmar are regulated under various laws depending on whether the land is designed: grant land, freehold land, permit land, urban area land, forest land, farmland, or fallow land.