​​​​​​​RECENTLY, a Member of Parliament from Northeast India and a Manipur State Legislative Assembly member illegally entered Myanmar, making statements and actions that vio­lated the country’s sovereignty.

I LLEGAL trade primarily aims to evade deserved tax on exported and imported goods and is considered selfishness to secure all profits from trading. As such, the State misses the chance to obtain taxes while consumers face high prices for products. The aim is to completely eradicate illegal trade, which does not benefit the nation or its people, by working together to eradicate it.

​​​​​​​Myanmar is rich in cultural heritage, with numerous ancient religious monuments worth millions of kyats spread across the nation. These monuments, which have stood for hundreds of years, represent Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and other faiths. With over 130 ethnic groups residing together in Myanmar, it is the collective responsibility of all citizens to preserve these religious edifices, as they hold deep cultural and spiritual significance.

​​​​​​​MYANMAR is making it a bridge between Southeast Asia and South Asia. The country is one of the world’s top rice-exporting countries and ranks as the second-largest exporter of beans globally.

PEOPLE often perceive water as a widely available natural resource. However, for those living in water-scarce regions, water is a precious necessity, valued for its life-sustaining role. In particular, people in areas with low rainfall and limited water supply deeply understand the significance of clean drinking water.

Saya Maung Khin Min (Danubyu) reached the venerable age of eighty-five on 24 January 2025, but regrettably, he passed away less than four days later on 28 January 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.

​​​​​​​MASS media is broadly used to raise awareness and appreciation of Myanmar’s Thanaka cultural practice and concerted efforts are being exerted to submit nomination proposal of Myanmar’s Thanaka cultural practice by March 2025 to be inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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.