On 28 March 2025, Myanmar was struck by a catastrophic magnitude 7.7 earthquake near the central regions of Mandalay and Sagaing, followed by powerful aftershocks. This seismic event, the strongest in the country in over a century, has compounded an …
President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent letters dictating new U.S. tariff rates on at least seven more countries’ imports, leaning into his aggressive approach to resetting America’s global trade relationships. The latest letters, revealed by Trump via …
Topline President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil—the highest rate he has announced since he began announcing new levies this week in letters on social media—directly citing the country’s ongoing prosecution of former President …
Fifteen Christian refugees from Myanmar were put out to sea eight weeks ago by India’s navy and their fate remains unknown. Morning Star News says the ethnic Rohingya Christians were among 38 people that Delhi police and Indian officials deported May 6. …
By Junior Thin Lately, on social media – especially on TikTok – I’ve been seeing a new trend. Attractive young individuals, often calling themselves “Teachal” or “Teacher”, confidently upload educational content. Though I’m not an active TikTok user, I …
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Myanmar’s badminton star Thet Htar Thuzar delivered a motivational talk at the “Rebuild and Rise” training programme, jointly organized by the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network (MYANWEN), CCI France Myanmar, and supported by AYA Bank and AYA Pay. The two …
July 10, 2025 Nyein Nyein 17 The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has been arranging to establish a State Reconstruction Fund and provide MSMEs loans for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) battered by the Mandalay Earthquake at cheaper interest …
Naypyidaw to negotiate with Washington on tariffs Regime spokesperson Zaw Min Tun said on Wednesday that Naypyidaw would negotiate with the U.S. administration in Washington over concerns of perceived bilateral trade imbalances placed on imports from Burma …
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