The 56th Gems Emporium continued its sixth day at Mani Yadana Jade Hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday and sold a total of 858 jade lots under the open tender system.

Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Win Khaing attended the opening ceremony of a 225 Megawatt Natural Gas Power Plant, yesterday, which was held at the power plant near the Myingyan Steel Factory, Myingyan Township, Myingyan District, and Mandalay Region. The 225 Megawatt Natural Gas power Plant was built by Sembcorp Power Myanmar Co.Ltd.

The opening ceremony of the branch office of the Anti-Corruption Commission was held yesterday morning, at No. 62/A, Golden Valley Road, Bahan Township, Yangon Region. At the event, Union Minister for Construction U Han Zaw, Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Commission U Aung Kyi and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Phyo Min Thein cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new office.

Over 300 acres of farmland in six townships in Magway Region were released by government departments and returned to 108 farmers yesterday, in the presence of Vice President U Henry Van Thio.

Vice President U Myint Swe attended the opening ceremony of the Chin State Investment and Product Fair held at the Myanmar Convention Center, Mindhamma road, Yangon, yesterday morning.

Talks to mark World Consumers Day were held at Sinlet Yadana hall, Myoma Ward, Moehnyin, Kachin State yesterday.