Help flood victims with empathy and benevolence
There has been loss to life and property and disruption of transport services in some areas in Mon State in the southern part of Myanmar on account of torrential rains, which have triggered floods and landslides in the area.
Swollen Taninthayi River forces over 30 schools to close

11 August

Death toll in Paung landslide rises to 53
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Pigeon peas exports touch 56,000 tons in Jan-July
Myanmar exported more than 56,000 tons of pigeon peas in the seven months from January to July, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Rattan, bamboo SMEs need financial assistance to reach more external markets
Rattan and bamboo SMEs are facing financial constraints in efforts to reach more external markets, said a rattan and bamboo maker, adding that at present, some producers are relying solely on the domestic market — providing hampers for City Mart Holdings and furniture to local markets.
Pipelines constructed to distribute 3mln gallons of water to Thakayta, Dawbon
Construction of pipelines are underway from Lagwunpyin water storage facility to Thakayta and Dawbon townships, Yangon Region.