Future of coffee, our cash crop, is bright

After being ranked a speciality coffee globally, Myanmar coffee has begun fetching a reasonable price in the international markets. But, there is a lot that needs to be done to develop the sector.
Pyidaungsu Hluttaw approves Euro 35.7 mln AFD loan
The eighth-day meeting of the Second Pyidaungsu Hluttaw’s 12th regular session was held at the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw meeting hall yesterday morning where Euro 35.7 million loan from Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) to conduct all round repair works on 5 hydroelectric power stations was approved by the Hluttaw.
MNA jet XY-AGQ crew honored by State Counsellor, Union level officials
A ceremony to honor the crew of Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) Embraer 190 AR jet XY-AGQ flying flight UB 103 on 12 May was held at the Horizon Lake View Resort in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday.
State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi receives Defence Secretary of India
State Counsellor and Union Minister for Foreign Affairs Daw Aung San Suu Kyi received Mr. Sanjay Mitra, Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of India at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nay Pyi Taw at 3:00 p.m. on 16 May 2019.
Advanced tailoring course opens in Kyaimaraw Tsp
With a view to creating job opportunities for women in rural areas, the Department of Rural Development organized an advanced sewing course at its meeting hall in Kyaikmaraw Township, Mon State this morning.
Forceful winds hit Minbu (Sagu) Tsp
Strong winds that hit Minbu (Sagu) Township, Magway Region on 15 May caused roofs of some houses and religious buildings to flip over, according to Minbu (Sagu) Township General Administration Department.
Drinking water provided in Tamu Tsp.
Drinking water was provided to rural people in Yan Nyein Aung village in Tamu Township, Kale District, Sagaing Region this morning.