Six injured in ARSA ambush on border police in Maungtaw

A vehicle carrying border guard police was ambushed by ARSA terrorists in Maungtaw, Rakhine State, on 16 January, and six police were injured in the attack.
Myanmar, Thailand officials discuss labour issues in Nay Pyi Taw
Labour affairs experts from Myanmar and Thailand held meetings on 18 and 19 January at the Thingaha Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw, with a total of 35 delegates from two sides in attendance.
Deputy Minister inspects transmission station, sub-printing house in Myitkyina
Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun inspected the television transmission station and sub-printing house in Myitkyina yesterday afternoon.
Children’s Literature Festival to be held on 20-22 Jan in Myitkyina
With the intention of nurturing children and instilling in them the love of reading, the Children’s Literature Festival, will be held from 20 to 22 January at the convocation hall of the Myitkyina University in Myitkyina, Kachin State.
Spokesman for Office of the President hosts tea party, gives briefing on effective counter-insurgency operations
Director-General U Zaw Htay, spokesperson for the Office of the President, hosted a tea party for reporters yesterday in Nay Pyi Taw.
Kachin State Chief Minister, Dy Minister for Information inspect rehearsal for Children’s Literature Festival
Kachin State Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung and Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun inspected the Children’s Literature Festival, Children’s Literature Exhibition and Book Sales opening ceremony dress rehearsal at Myintkyina University convocation hall yesterday morning.
Trade with Bangladesh declines 66% in first two months of 2018-19 FY
Myanmar-Bangladesh trade totalled US$14.352 million in the first two months of fiscal year 2018-2019, registering a decline of $28.5 million, or 66.5 per cent,