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“The Acting President encouraged voters in Yangon during Phase (2) election”

• Election

“The Acting President encouraged voters in Yangon during Phase (2) election”

htin lin January 11, 2026

11 January 2026 Acting President and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission, Senior General Min...

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Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda draws over 6.95 mln visitors in 2025

• News
• Religion

Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda draws over 6.95 mln visitors in 2025

admin January 9, 2026

9 January 2026 Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda, attracted over 6.95 million visitors...

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64 killed, 341 injured in Myanmar’s Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in 2025

• Transportation

64 killed, 341 injured in Myanmar’s Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in 2025

htin lin January 8, 2026

7 January 2026 A total of 64 people were killed and 341 injured in 180 traffic accidents...

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“85% of Export Earnings Now Freely Tradable Abroad”

• Economic

“85% of Export Earnings Now Freely Tradable Abroad”

htin lin January 8, 2026

8 January 2026 The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) issued Notification 2/2026 on January 1, 2026, requiring...

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64 killed, 341 injured in Myanmar’s Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in 2025

• Local News

64 killed, 341 injured in Myanmar’s Yangon-Mandalay highway accidents in 2025

admin January 7, 2026

7 January 2026 A total of 64 people were killed and 341 injured in 180 traffic accidents...

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“ASEAN Special Representative Discusses Cooperation with Myanmar Acting President”

• Politics

“ASEAN Special Representative Discusses Cooperation with Myanmar Acting President”

htin lin January 7, 2026

7 January 2026 A delegation led by Ms. Ma Theresa P. Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of...

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“Minister of Commerce and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Expanding Duty-Free Exports”

• Economic

“Minister of Commerce and Chinese Ambassador Discuss Expanding Duty-Free Exports”

htin lin January 7, 2026

7 January 2026 Union Minister for Commerce U Chit Swe met with a delegation led by H.E....

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“Myanmar Manufacturing Output Declines in December, 2026 Growth Projections Cut”

• Economic

“Myanmar Manufacturing Output Declines in December, 2026 Growth Projections Cut”

htin lin January 5, 2026

5 January 2026 Myanmar’s manufacturing output experienced another decline in December, with expectations for growth in 2026...

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Acting President: 2025 State of Emergency Issues Resolved

• Politics

Acting President: 2025 State of Emergency Issues Resolved

htin lin January 5, 2026

1 January 2026 Myanmar’s Acting President said 2025 was a pivotal year for the country, marking the...

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Two New Special-Edition 200-Kyat Postage Stamps to Be Issued to Commemorate 78th Independence Day

• Culture

Two New Special-Edition 200-Kyat Postage Stamps to Be Issued to Commemorate 78th Independence Day

htin lin January 5, 2026

3 January 2026 In honour of the 78th Independence Day, which will be celebrated on January 4,...

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