Army generals keep checking on earthquake damage across Myanmar's hardest-hit areas. Lt-Gen Thet Pon made rounds through Sagaing to see broken temples and homes. He brought snacks for cleanup crews working on the mess. Officials talked about keeping the city looking neat and tidy. The general met with local leaders about what help they need.
Three major pagodas got completely wrecked when the earth shook. Rajamani Cula Kaunghmudaw Pagoda, Metta Lake, and SunU Ponnyashin Pagoda all need total rebuilds. Workers have started putting these holy places back together. Lt-Gen Thet Pon watched the progress and made sure everything runs smoothly. Local officials explained what materials and support they still need.
The army leader also stopped...
Myanmar Press Council celebrated another batch of media students who finished their training program yesterday. The ceremony took place at the council headquarters located in Botahtaung Township within Yangon Region. Leaders from the organization handed out completion certificates to all participants who attended the special event. Dr Tin Tun Oo and U Khin Maung Kyaw Din both delivered speeches during the graduation festivities. Council officials and teaching staff joined together to recognize the hard work of these aspiring journalists.
Students learned about four different topics during their media education journey. U Khin Maung Zaw taught them about International Relations concepts and global affairs. U Thike Htun shared knowledge...
Myanmar plans to roll out fancy new voting machines for the upcoming general election. Officials from the Union Election Commission and Myanmar Press Council announced this news during a meeting on July 4th. They want to make more than 50,000 of these special electronic devices. The machines will change how people vote across the country. This marks the first time Myanmar will use such technology for elections.
The new voting gadgets work without internet connections or regular power sources. Deputy Director-General U Nyi Nyi Lwin says the machines are light and easy to carry around. They run on computer batteries that anyone can buy at stores. Workers have tested these devices hundreds of thousands of times and found no problems...
Myanmar's top military leader spoke at a major business conference yesterday about protecting creative ideas and inventions. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing told hundreds of experts that smart copyright rules help countries grow rich and attract foreign money. The government wants to build a system that links universities with small business owners to turn research into real products. Officials believe strong legal protection for trademarks and designs will boost the economy. The conference focuses on helping Myanmar catch up with other modern nations.
The country passed four new laws back in 2019 to protect people's creative work and business ideas. These rules cover trademarks, industrial designs, patents, and artistic creations. Most...
Myanmar's top general threw open the doors to a major copyright summit at Jasmine Naypyitaw Hotel yesterday. General Mya Tun Oo chairs the country's main intellectual property committee and took center stage at the event. He told crowds that Myanmar needs to beef up its copyright laws to protect local creators and boost the economy. The general wants experts to compare Myanmar's rules with systems from around the world. Smart changes could help the country catch up with global standards.
Students and young people need to learn about intellectual property rights from an early age according to the general. Schools should teach kids how to protect their creative ideas and inventions. Universities must work closely with small businesses to...
Myanmar's top brass wives threw a star-studded bash for Women's Day 2025 at the fancy Thiri Yadana Hall. Daw Kyu Kyu Hla led the glitzy event as dozens of female heroes walked away with shiny medals and cold hard cash. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing appeared on screen to kick off the celebration from his office. Dr Soe Win took the stage to talk about giving women more power and stopping violence against them. The crowd watched a special video about how Myanmar women keep climbing higher.
Female soldiers grabbed the spotlight when they collected top honors for their military skills. Army officer Daw Nanda Kyaw scored big for her parade performance during the ceremony. Navy star Daw La Pyae Win walked away with the best cadet prize from...
Myanmar threw a massive party for Women's Day 2025 that honored female heroes across the country. Government bigwigs praised ladies who fight on the front lines of defense, education, and health care. These brave women stepped up when the State Administration Council took charge of running the nation. Female artists, writers, and religious leaders also grabbed special awards for their amazing work. The celebration showed how Myanmar women rock every job they tackle.
Numbers from 2024 prove women dominate government work like never before. Female workers make up a whopping 60 percent of all civil servants across Myanmar. More than half of the top decision-makers are women who call the shots at deputy director level and above. These...
Army generals rolled up their sleeves to help earthquake victims across Myanmar. Lt-Gen Thet Pon toured wrecked temples and homes around Sagaing after the big quake hit. He checked out smashed monasteries and broken pagodas that took a beating from the tremors. The general worked with local leaders to keep streets clean and safe for everyone. Workers got free snacks and drinks from the military team during their long cleanup shifts.
Another top officer jumped into action at the disaster sites. Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing headed straight to Sky Villa and damaged neighborhoods around Mandalay. Heavy trucks and bulldozers worked hard to clear away the rubble from Building A. The general watched crews sort through broken pieces and twisted...
Myanmar education chiefs flew to Brunei for a major school summit last week. Dr Zaw Myint from the Education Ministry headed the team. Dr Kyaw Tun Naing from Yangon University of Economics joined him. The pair represented Myanmar at the 53rd Southeast Asian education conference. School leaders from across the region gathered for three days of talks.
The Myanmar team made a special trip to check out a local university first. They toured Universiti Teknologi Brunei on June 30th. The visitors walked through the campus library and saw high-tech research labs. They looked at classrooms and student housing areas. The delegation wanted to see how Brunei runs its higher education system.
Official meetings kicked off July 1st at The Empire...
