Century-old cooperation: Irrawaddy dolphins help Myanmar communities harvest fish, boost tourism
YANGON: Along Myanmar's Ayeyarwady River, Irrawaddy dolphins swim with local fishers in a rare cooperative partnership that has thrived for more than a century.
Passion over profit: One man's struggle to keep Myanmar's paper art alive
In Yangon's Dagon Seikkan township, a small workshop named La Min Eain is alive with quiet concentration as three artisans carefully paint animal figures made entirely from paper, working steadily to meet incoming orders.
Myanmar cuts export FX conversion to 15%, lifting Thai trade
Myanmar's central bank cuts the kyat conversion share on export earnings to 15% from 25%, effective Jan 1, 2026, easing pressure on exporters.
Philippines hosts Myanmar political, ethnic groups for 'stakeholder meeting'
MANILA: Asean chair the Philippines has welcomed various political and ethnic groups from army-ruled Myanmar to a "stakeholders' meeting", Manila's foreign minister said on Thursday (Jan 22), in a bid to advance the regional bloc's stalled peace plan.
Two vehicles burned in early-morning clash on Myanmar highway
YANGON: A clash occurred on the old Yangon–Mandalay highway in Nyaung Chay Htauk town, Oktwin Township, Bago Region, resulting in two vehicles being burned and destroyed in the early hours of the morning on January 19.
Over 17,000 migratory waterbirds winter at Myanmar's largest freshwater lake
YANGON: More than 17,000 migratory waterbirds of 29 species are spending the winter at Indawgyi Lake, Myanmar's largest freshwater lake in Kachin state, an official said on Tuesday (Jan 20).
Myanmar–Russia 30-day visa-free travel to begin on Jan 27
YANGON: The Russian government has announced that a visa-free entry arrangement allowing stays of up to 30 days between Myanmar and Russia will come into effect on Jan 27.
Asean, China in final stages of finalising South China Sea Code of Conduct, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean and China are in the final phase of finalising the Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Tuesday (Jan 20).
Yangon air quality at unhealthy red level for four consecutive days
YANGON: Yangon's air quality has remained at the red level for four consecutive days, according to Environment, Health, and Safety Myanmar (EHS Myanmar), a non-profit organisation.
Cops detain 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar in Kota Baru
KOTA BARU: The General Operations Force has arrested 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar in a raid on Jalan Pasir Mas Salor, Kampung Kota, here.
