Kayin State locals grow more watermelons this year for export

Dec 23,2020
The local villagers from Wae Pyan village on Papun-Kamamaung-Wabo road, Kayin State are growing more Taiwan watermelons species (855) and HERA species watermelon (locally named Dongyi) this year compared with those of last year, according to the local villagers.
Tourism development committee formed in Naga area
Dec 23
The Naga Self-Administered Zone has formed the tourism development committee since November.
Thailand to temporarily suspend border trade through Mawtaung-Singkhon from 24 Dec 
Dec 23
Thailand will temporarily shut down border trade through Mawtaung-Singkhon starting from 24 December, according to an official statement of Prachuap Khiri Khan, the western province of Thailand.
Pre-Christmas worship service held via videoconferencing
Dec 23
The Nay Pyi Taw Christian Church of Myanmar in Pyinmana Township organized a worship service via videoconferencing ahead of Christmas yesterday.
India – Myanmar Chamber of Commerce launches Catalog 2020
Dec 23
U Thaung Tun, Union Minister for Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations yesterday joined members of the India Myanmar Chamber of Commerce (IMCC) in launching the IMCC 2020 Catalog.
2,000 rice bags of APTERR Tier 3 programme reach Magway COVID centres
Dec 23
Magway Region government distributed 2,000 rice bags to COVID-19 centres in the region.
Union Minister U Soe Win holds virtual meeting with ADB officials
Dec 23
Union Minister for Planning, Finance and Industry U Soe Win held a virtual meeting with Asian Development Bank Country Director Mr Newin Sinsiri and his group yesterday afternoon.