Mar 02, 2026
THE Ayeyawady Region salt industry official informed The Global New Light of Myanmar that they expect to produce 170,000 tonnes of sun-dried salt during the 2025-2026 salt season.
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Mar 02, 2026
15th Waxing of Taboung 1387 ME 2 March 2026 THE Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has conferred honorary titles and medals on the following individuals for their excellent performances in relevant fields in building a peaceful, modern and developed nation: -
Mar 02, 2026
TATMADAW members and the Myanmar Police Force who perform national defence and security duties regardless of the nature of their assignments, the season, the location, the time, or the hardships involved and who have devoted themselves to their responsibilities throughout their service, often at risk to their lives, will be recognized and honoured by the State for their diligent performance. A special service allowance will be provided monthly based on their length of service.
Mar 02, 2026
ACTING President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and State Security and Peace Commission Chairman Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing sent a message to the ceremony to mark the Peasants’ Day, which falls on 2 March 2026. The full text of the translated message is as follows: -
Mar 02, 2026
FRIENDSHIP associations from Myanmar and Laos have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Nay Pyi Taw as an initial step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation. The MoU was signed on 27 February at the Jasmine Hotel by U Win Maung and Chanthavong Seneamatmontry, chairmen of their respective associations, following discussions based on earlier talks held in Vientiane.
Mar 02, 2026
THE Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival, held in Minbu (Saku) Township, Magway Region, has attracted around 50,000 pilgrims since its opening on the 5th waxing of Tabodwe, according to U Aye Ko, Chairman of the Shwesettaw Pagoda Board of Trustees.
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Mar 01, 2026
THE Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization (MMPO) held a ceremony on the evening of 26 February to honour the recipients of the 2025 Academy Awards and those who supported the event. The organization presented K500,000 to each Academy awardee.
Mar 01, 2026
1. The Ministry of Electric Power, exercising the authority conferred under Subsection (b) of Section 72 of the Electricity Law, and with the approval of the Union Government in accordance with Section 41 of the said Law, issued Notification 89/2026 on 27 February 2026, prescribing electricity tariff rates.
Mar 01, 2026
A total of 59 container vessels are scheduled to enter the Yangon Port in March 2026, the Myanma Authority announced.
Mar 01, 2026
On 11 February 2026, the Royal Thai Embassy in Yangon, in collaboration with Yangon University of Foreign Languages (YUFL) and Mandalay University of Foreign Languages (MUFL), organized the 2026 Thai Speech Contest at the embassy.