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Army forces intercept airport drone attack

A drone attack on Myitkyina Airport on the night of Feb 20 reportedly hit a Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) passenger plane.

Thailand and Myanmar hold talks to re-engage with Naypidaw and Asean after strained ties

Thailand and Myanmar are discussing reviving Myanmar's ties with Asean after relations with the regional bloc deteriorated following the military takeover five years ago.

Myanmar issues complete ban on e-cigarettes and e-shisha

Myanmar has banned the import, sale, and use of e-cigarettes, e-shisha, and related accessories.

Muslims preserve Ramadan traditions and religious bonding all over South-East Asia, and even in Myanmar to Cambodia

Muslims minorities in the region continue to cherish their religious traditions during Ramadan as they begin fasting on Thursday.

Myanmar seizes over 175 tons of illegal timber, arrests 19 offenders

YANGON: Myanmar authorities have seized over 175 tons of illegal timber across the country during a week-long operation, the state-owned The Mirror daily reported on Friday (Feb 20).

Thailand extends work permit renewals for workers from Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam to March 31

BANGKOK: Thailand's Labour Ministry has extended the deadline for Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers to complete work-permit renewal requirements until March 31.

Myitkyina Airport in Myanmar attacked by drone, MNA Airlines passenger plane hit

YANGON: A drone attack on Myitkyina Airport in Kachin State on Friday (Feb 20) night reportedly hit an MNA Airlines passenger plane. Security forces continue to carry out necessary area security operations and will take effective and strong responses, it was announced.

Resistance leader in Myanmar turns himself in to army after clashing with rival force

BANGKOK: A prominent leader of an independent resistance group in Myanmar that had come under attack by rivals who are loyal to the mainstream opposition force has surrendered to the country's military authorities, state media reported Thursday (Feb 19).

Police seek public help to locate Myanmar teen missing since Jan 31

IPOH: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a teenage girl who has been reported missing since Jan 31.

Myanmar, Thailand hold bilateral talks in Phuket, pledge stronger cooperation on border security and transnational crime

BANGKOK: A bilateral meeting between the foreign ministers of Myanmar and Thailand was held in Phuket on Wednesday (Feb 18), with discussions focusing on strengthening cooperation and enhancing joint efforts to combat cross-border crime.