ON THE Jadeite and Other Rocks, from Tammaw in Upper Burma.

First, just like the US and the West, they refused to believe in the voters’ fraud. Second, following the West, they boycotted Myanmar, forcing foreign companies to leave town and increasing joblessness among people with low incomes.

Mon ethnics resided in Myanmar at the earliest time, preserving language, religion, literature, culture, and fine arts, which flourished in that state. These good historical events and intangible cultural properties are honourable for the State.

MARCH 18 marks the unveiling of the 7th L a n c a n g - M e k o n g Cooperation (LMC) Week. The thousand-mile-long Lancang-Mekong River originates from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau in China, closely connecting China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam as pearls on a string. In 2016, leaders of the six countries jointly launched the LMC as a new type of sub-regional cooperation mechanism in the spirit of a “shared river, shared future”. Over the past eight years, the six countries have treated each other equally, sincerely assisted each other, and become as close as family. The LMC has progressed from scratch, upgraded with quality improvement, and achieved fruitful results, continuously deepening and solidifying the construction of the Lancang-Mekong community with a shared future, bringing tangible benefits to the people of the member countries.

ON the annually celebrated World Consumer Rights Day, observed on 15 March, the global focus converges on promoting consumer rights, protection, and empowerment. Facilitated by Consumers International, this day fosters collaboration among 200 consumer advocacy members spanning over 100 countries.

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 MYANMAR, the prolonged summer holidays are a result of prevailing climatic conditions that blanket most of the country in intense heat, disrupting the daily routines of its inhabitants.

SUTTANTA, Vinaya and Abhidhamma treatises are based on the preaching of the Lord Buddha more than 2,600 years ago. In fact, all sorts of Lord Buddha’s preachings are the best way to live in society, the best way to cease the vicious cycle, and the best way to discard misdeeds to be able to dodge and prevent dangers in all forms. Actually, the Lord Buddha preached His teachings aimed at saving the living beings and celestial beings from the unavoidable vicious circles.

IN the face of daunting challenges, the present times demand a collective effort from individuals to navigate the complexities of daily life. Issues such as soaring commodity prices, scarce job opportunities, the lingering threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftermath of armed conflicts, and the depreciation of Myanmar’s currency against foreign counterparts loom large on the horizon.

ON THIS International Women’s Day, a global call to action resounds, emphasizing the persistent challenges faced by women in attaining equal participation in the economic sector. Despite strides made in enhancing various facets of society on a global scale, women continue to grapple with significant hurdles in achieving parity with men.