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Myanmar, Buryatia to cooperate in Buddhism, education sectors
Myanmar and Buryatia are planning to further enhance the tourism sector between our two countries through mutual exchanges. State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and Head of the Republic of Buryatia Mr...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 6, 2025
INDONESIA 1. INDONESIANS NOW TRUST PROSECUTORS MORE THAN KPK, NEW SURVEY REVEALS -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Attorney General’s Office has emerged as the most trusted law enforcement institution in Indonesia, overtaking both the Corruption Eradication...
World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 5, 2025
INDONESIA 1.HUNDREDS LAID OFF IN BEKASI AS SANKEN, YAMAHA SHUT DOWN PLANTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE Hundreds of workers across various industries in Bekasi regency, West Java, have lost their jobs as a wave of layoffs continues into early July 2025,...

Myanmar, Buryatia enhance friendship and cooperation
The high-level Myanmar delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing during his official visit to the Republic of Buryatia of the Russian Federation toured the Baikal Lake and the...

Fresh Chin Militia Clashes Rock India-Myanmar Border, Trigger New Refugee Influx Into Mizoram
Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 15:43 IST Intelligence sources confirmed to CNN-News18 a recent surge in weapons trafficking via Lawngtlai district, with seized arms in India traced back to Myanmar rebel groups An undated handout photo shows a rebel...

Aon reports $100b in global insured disaster losses for H1
This figure marks the second-highest total for any first half of a year. Global insured losses from natural disasters reached at least $100b in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), according to Aon’s preliminary estimates. This figure marks the...

MoC Union Minister highlights Myanmar’s role at IP Conference 2025
Union Minister U Tun Ohn speaks at the second day of the 2025 International Intellectual Property Conference yesterday. The second day of the 2025 International Intellectual Property Conference continued yesterday at the Dokhtawadi, Kissapanadi...

Min Aung Hlaing rejects World Bank’s economic forecast for Myanmar
“Only with proper cultivation can we ensure good harvests. That’s the key to economic progress,” the Senior General added. He emphasises expanding farmland and boosting agriculture to reduce poverty. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has stressed the...

Myanmar, Buryatia to boost future cooperation
Myanmar will continue to cooperate with the Russian Federation, including the Republic of Buryatia, in various sectors such as economy, healthcare, education, trade, and others. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing highlighted that Myanmar and Buryatia...

Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 28, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Jun 28, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. Obo Prison records the highest number of political prisoner deaths due to inadequate medical care over six months June 27 Radio NUG According to the documentation compiled by the Myanmar...

Thailand, Myanmar discuss border river pollution and online crimes at 37th RBC meeting
Chiang Mai, Thailand - The 37th Thailand-Myanmar Regional Border Committee (RBC) Meeting was convened on July 3 at the Green Lake Resort in Chiang Mai, Thailand, focusing on cross-border security, environmental concerns, and cybercrime according...

Myanmar and China will remain 'Paukphaw' no matter how the times may change
The first international freight train linking Chongqing and Lincang in Southwest China with Myanmar sets off from Chongqing on May 23, 2022. Photo: VCG Editor's Note: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on Sunday...

Myanmar Military News Updates – Jun 27, 2025 Morning
Myanmar Military News Updates – Jun 27, 2025 Morning 🚩🚩 1. Weapons and Combat Supplies Provided to Royal Thunder Column Troops Through Public Campaigns and Projects June 26 Radio NUG The National Unity Government (NUG)’s Naypyitaw Military Region,...

Myanmar Burns Illicit Drugs Worth $300 Million in Major Cities on International Anti-Drug Day Amid UN Warnings on Meth Surge
Myanmar authorities destroyed nearly $300 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs—including opium, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and ketamine—in major cities on Thursday, marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit...

Myanmar eager to join EAEU as member state
Myanmar will actively continue cooperating based on the existing friendship and mutual respect between Myanmar and EAEU, as well as mutually beneficial collaboration and equality. The Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister...

Myanmar to host Mekong Tourism Forum 2026
The group documentary photo session is underway at the Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 in Laos on 24-26 June. The Mekong Tourism Forum 2025 and the 55th Mekong Sub-regional Tourism Board Meeting took place from 24 to 26 June in Luang Prabang, Laos. The...
Myanmar's agri-tech expo kicks off in Yangon
YANGON, June 27 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's agricultural expo, Agri-Tech Myanmar 2025, kicked off at the Yangon Convention Center on Friday. The three-day event aims to strengthen Myanmar's agricultural sector by showcasing modern technologies,...

Myanmar Junta Chief Begs to Join Eurasian Trade Bloc
Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has called for Myanmar’s admission as an observer to the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) at the earliest opportunity. The junta boss was addressing the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum in the Belarus capital of...
India and Myanmar in talks to fast-track approval for pharma products in Myanmar
In a major development to boost pharma trade between Myanmar and India, Raja Bhanu, director general, Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) and Dr Win Kyaing, chairman of the Myanmar Chamber of Commerce for Pharmaceutical...

Fencing Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur gathers pace
Survey of India team to help BRO finalise border alignment In spite of objections raised by various civil society organisations (CSOs), the Centre has stepped up work on fencing the Manipur sector of Indo-Myanmar border. New Delhi has also...