Myanmar delegation led by SAC Chairman returns from Russia

A high-level Myanmar delegation led by State Administration Council Chairman and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing returned to Nay Pyi Taw on May 10 after a goodwill visit to Russia. The visit, from May 7 to 10, was made to attend the military …

Historic murals in Bagan pagodas unscathed by recent Myanmar earthquake

Mizzima The recent earthquake that struck Myanmar caused only minor damage to the Bagan region’s ancient monuments. Crucially, the historic mural paintings inside the Apeyadana and Culamani pagodas remain intact, according to the Archaeology Branch of the …

Myanmar’s Seintalone mango seeks seamless trade with China

Myanmar Seintalone mango will lose market share unless it can be delivered to China this year, according to Khwarnyo Fruit Depot of Mandalay. Trade disruption to China has left a sour taste for Myanmar Seintalone growers. Myanmar’s Seintalone mango variety …

Myanmar’s manufacturing attracts $180M+ in FDI for FY2024-2025

Foreign direct investments of more than US$182.6 million were pumped into Myanmar’s manufacturing sector in the previous financial year 2024-2025 (1 April 2024-31 March 2025), as per the statistics released by the Directorate of Investment and Company …

SAC Chairman PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing gives in-flight interviews on return to Myanmar

The Myanmar high-level delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing paid a goodwill visit to the Russian Federation from 7 May at the invitation of President of the Russian Federation Vladimir …

China-donated tents seen in relief shelter in Mandalay, Myanmar

This photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows China-donated tents in a relief shelter in Mandalay, Myanmar. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe) This photo taken on May 9, 2025 shows China-donated tents in a relief shelter in Mandalay, Myanmar. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe) …

Church of the Province of Myanmar congratutes Leo XIV upon his election as Pope

Myanmar's military chief has first meeting with China's leader since 2021 coup

Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing has met with China's President Xi Jinping for the first time since the junta seized power in a 2021 coup. The military chief held talks with Xi on Friday, during his visit to Moscow. Myanmar's state …

How Myanmar’s devastating earthquake threatens to leave a lasting economic scar

The devastating earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28 caused widespread destruction in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions, as well as Naypyidaw Union Territory. By mid-April, the death toll had exceeded 3,600, with more than 5,000 injuries …

Myanmar junta chief meets China's Xi for first time

BANGKOK — Myanmar's junta chief met China's president for the first time since seizing power, state media reported Saturday, the highest-level meeting with a key ally for the internationally sanctioned military leader. Senior General Min Aung …