Myanmar's military leadership hosted Indian defense officials at the capital yesterday. Vice-Senior General Soe Win welcomed Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh at Bayintnaung Villa during morning talks. The discussions covered military cooperation between the two nations and border security initiatives.
Both sides explored expanded training programs and regional stability measures. Union Minister for Defence General Maung Maung Aye joined senior Myanmar officers for the diplomatic session. The Indian delegation included Defence Attaché Colonel Jaswinder Singh Gill, alongside representatives from the armed forces.
The meeting concluded with ceremonial gift exchanges between the military leaders. Officials posed for formal photographs...
Myanmar's top officials joined atomic energy discussions during Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's official trip to Russia. The delegation attended Moscow's World Atomic Week Forum plenary session on September 26. ROSATOM Director-General Alexey Likhachev led the gathering themed "Everything starts with an atom." Union Ministers for Electric Power, Energy and Health participated alongside regional leaders and business representatives.
The Myanmar group later joined the Russia-ASEAN talks during evening sessions. ROSATOM officials hosted a diplomatic dinner for participating delegations. Acting President Min Aung Hlaing leads Myanmar's State Security and Peace Commission. The visit strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two nations...
CITIC Myanmar hosted maritime researchers from both countries at Yangon's Wyndham Grand Hotel Wednesday. The conference examined port development challenges and disaster preparedness strategies for Myanmar's coastal infrastructure. Academic experts analyzed seismic risks facing facilities along the earthquake-prone region. Representatives discussed methods for strengthening port resilience against natural disasters.
Ma Chuanfu from CITIC Myanmar explained the company's commitment to sustainable development at Kyaukpyu Deepsea Port. Myanmar Port Authority Chief Engineer U Nay Myo Nyunt opened the technical sessions. Dr Saw Nu Sandar Thein of Myanmar Maritime University joined Chinese Professor Dr Lin Shangfei from Hohai University in...
Russia launched its annual atomic energy conference Wednesday at Moscow's VDNKh center. Deputy Prime Minister A V Novak delivered remarks as representatives from more than 100 nations gathered for the four-day event. Participants examined nuclear power applications, environmental protection measures and medical advances through panel sessions and technical displays.
Myanmar and Russia formalized an educational partnership during the proceedings. ROSATOM Technical Academy partnered with Yangon Technological University through a formal agreement covering nuclear research and academic collaboration. Dr Soe Lin Aung from Naypyidaw State Polytechnic University highlighted planned faculty exchanges and joint research initiatives. The...
Myanmar's investment authority sanctioned 19 new business ventures during Wednesday's session. The commission granted approval to four international projects alongside 15 domestic enterprises across multiple economic sectors. Union Minister U Mya Tun Oo presided over the proceedings as commission chairman with fellow members present.
The approved ventures will generate 4,446 employment opportunities for Myanmar citizens. Combined capital commitments reach $109.626 million plus K417,542.12 million spanning industry, services, power generation, transportation, communications, breeding and marine activities. Singapore maintains its position as the nation's largest foreign investor through August 2025, followed by China and Thailand among...
Myanmar's central bank distributed foreign currency to oil importers during recent weeks through targeted market interventions. The Central Bank of Myanmar provided $1.36 million on September 25, directing most funds toward edible oil companies. Previous transactions included $470,000 on September 24 alongside yuan injections and $22 million allocated for fuel sector operations on September 23.
The bank continued systematic currency distributions throughout September. Officials released $1.7 million on September 22 and more than $500,000 on September 19 for various importing needs. Additional sales reached $1.69 million on September 18. August operations involved selling over $1 million plus substantial yuan and baht amounts, while...
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the UN General Assembly and labeled Pakistan a global terrorism center. He defended India's military response to April's cross-border attack that killed tourists in Pahalgam. Jaishankar stated India exercised its defense rights against terrorism.
The minister discussed trade concerns without directly naming America, noting that nations face pressure to reduce economic risks. He cited tariff uncertainty and limited market access as driving factors behind this trend. His comments followed a BRICS foreign ministers gathering where members criticized rising trade barriers.
President Trump has threatened additional tariffs on BRICS nations and imposed 50 percent duties on Indian goods...
A deadly stampede killed 36 people and injured more than 58 others at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam political rally in Karur on Saturday night. The tragedy occurred when crowds gathered to hear actor-politician Vijay speak at the campaign event. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh for each victim's family and Rs 1 lakh for seriously injured attendees. The state government will cover all medical treatment costs for those hospitalized.
Stalin ordered a judicial inquiry led by retired Madras High Court Justice Aruna Jagadeesan to investigate the causes of the incident. Ministers Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and Ma. Subramanian traveled to Karur to oversee rescue operations. Additional medical teams from neighboring...
Tamil Thalaivas defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 37-28 at SMS Indoor Stadium on Saturday night during Pro Kabaddi League Season 12. Captain Arjun Deshwal scored 13 points to help his team break a three-match losing streak. Suresh Jadhav and Nitesh Kumar both achieved High Fives in the victory.
The contest remained tight throughout with strong defensive play from both sides. Multiple Super Tackles and empty raids marked the match as defenders controlled large portions of the game. The Thalaivas held a narrow 14-13 advantage at halftime before pulling away in the final quarters.
Deshwal completed a Super 10 performance while the team's defense maintained pressure on Jaipur's raiders. Strategic substitutions helped Tamil Thalaivas preserve...
