Arguing couple set clothes on fire, destroying two houses in Myanmar's Myitkyina Township
YANGON: A fire broke out after a couple in Myitkyina Township, Kachin State, set clothes on fire after an argument, that caused two homes to be razed.
Myanmar police seize 77kg of heroin, 4 million stimulant tablets
YANGON: Myanmar police have seized 77kg of heroin and 4 million stimulant tablets in Sagaing and Mandalay regions, the state-owned daily The Mirror reported on Saturday (May 9).
Tiny shifts seen in divided Asean's approach to Myanmar
CEBU: Myanmar's junta moved deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest last week but that was not enough to ease deep divisions among Asean leaders over how best to engage with the pariah state.
Massive 11,000-carat ruby found in war-scarred gem heartland
Miners have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the conflict-battered nation, state media reported.
Asean now considering more effective and aggressive engagement with Myanmar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said ASEAN leaders were seriously considering a more "effective and aggressive" engagement with Myanmar, guided by the Five-Point Consensus (5PC).
Myanmar's Ministry of Electricity and Energy says domestic fuel prices have stabilised, decreasing since April 10
YANGON: The Ministry of Electricity and Energy announced on Friday (May 8) evening that domestic fuel prices have stabilised and decreased since April 10.
Military claims recapture of vital China trade route from rebels
THE nation's military claimed to have recaptured a key northern transport corridor towards China after a 15-month battle, touting a counterblow to rebels in the civil war.
'A real beauty,' Myanmar says massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Mandalay
Myanmar said Friday it had discovered a massive 11,000-carat ruby, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones.
Myanmar military claims recapture of trade artery towards China
YANGON: Myanmar's military claimed Thursday (May 7) to have recaptured a key northern transport corridor towards China after a 15-month battle, touting a counterblow to rebels in the civil war.
Asean to hold talks soon with Myanmar foreign minister, secretary-general says
CEBU, Philippines: South-East Asian foreign ministers have agreed to a virtual meeting with their Myanmar counterpart, Asean's secretary-general said on Thursday (May 7), as the country seeks to re-engage with the regional bloc after five years on the sidelines.
