45 foreign nationals repatriated for telecom fraud and online gambling

Local

20/01/26

ENTERING Myanmar illegally via border routes in Thailand and other neighbouring coun­tries, some foreign nationals committed online gambling, online fraud and other crimes in the Myawady–Shwe Kokko area of Kayin State.

Yangon Region possesses 2,000 acres of winter sunflower cultivation

Business

20/01/26

YANGON Region sees culti­vation of oil crops and various pulses in winter, and this sea­son, sunflower cultivation for oil production has covered about 2,000 acres in seven districts of the region.

Mandalay to host 2026 Yoma-Mandalay International Marathon on 24 Jan

Sport

20/01/26

UNDER the supervision of the Mandalay Region Government, the 2026 Yoma-Mandalay Inter­national Marathon will be held on the morning of 24 January at the Bahtoo Stadium in Mandalay.

Ngamoeyeik Dam releases record irrigation water for summer paddy

Business

19/01/26

IN Yangon Region, more than 250,000 acres of summer rice have been earmarked for cultiva­tion.

There was no mention of the word “Rohingya” during 122-year British rule in Rakhine

Interview

19/01/26

U Win Lwin

590 families receive cash support for earthquake recovery in Shan State (South)

Local

19/01/26

THE Myanmar Red Cross So­ciety, together with Red Cross volunteers and staff, distribut­ed third-round cash assistance to households affected by the March 2025 earthquake in Aing­dauntgyi, Kayla, Innpawkhon and Heya Ywama village

Italian Embassy to host free Italy-Myanmar art and heritage fair

Local

19/01/26

WITH free admission, the Italy-Myanmar art, heritage and creation fair will be hosted inside the campus of the Italian Embassy from 10 am to 9:30 pm on 8 February 2026.

Myanmar Parasports Federation President reviews athlete classification ahead of ASEAN Para Games

Sport

19/01/26

Acting President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and SSPC Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visits magnificent religious monuments in Kengtung, Shan State (East)

Local

19/01/26

Lahu ethnics organize 42nd collective New Year festival in Kengtung

Local

19/01/26

THE Lahu ethnic group, known for its rich tradition of culture, literature, and history, celebrates its most sacred and grand festi­val — the collective New Year — when the pine trees bear buds and the cherry, apricot, and peach