Myanmar mulls $24 million loan to keep national airline afloat The government is considering a US$24 million bail-out plan to help Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) cover its operational expenses, U Win Khant, Permanent Secretary of […]
Myanmar announces extension of temporary entry restrictions Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced an extension of temporary entry restrictions for travellers from all countries until June 15, as part of measures to contain the spread […]
Myanmar extends entry restrictions for travellers to June 15 to contain COVID-19 spread Myanmar’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Monday announced extension of temporary entry restrictions for travellers from all countries until June 15, as part of […]
Myanmar COVID-19 cases stand at 224 as 17 more cases reported on 30 May 2020 Seventeen more cases of COVID-19 were reported in Myanmar on 30 May, making the country’s total tally 224. — The […]
Myanmar Parliament Slashes Military’s Budget Request for First Time US$7.5 million removed from military’s extra budget request, marking the first time the armed forces’ full spending request has been denied by the NLD government. — […]
Myanmar Tourism Sector Needs More Govt Support During COVID-19: New Survey A new survey on the impacts of COVID-19 on the Myanmar tourism sector has revealed that over 80 percent of micro, small and medium-sized […]
Number of COVID-19 cases rise to 206 in Myanmar Number of COVID-19 positive cases reached 206 in Myanmar as of Tuesday, according to the Health and Sports Ministry. — Xinhua Myanmar to seek 700 million […]
Two more Myanmar returnees test positive, total cases at 203 Two Myanmar citizens who returned from overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the health ministry at 8pm on May 25. Meanwhile, one patient […]
Myanmar central bank confirms digital currency ban amid rising demand Myanmar’s financial services regulator is not fond of digital currencies, and it has made its stand crystal clear. The Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) recently […]
Myanmar fuel consumption rises as business resumes Following the easing of traffic restrictions in Myanmar, domestic oil consumption has risen from its trough in late April and prices are expected to remain on the upside […]
Myanmar police make Asia’s biggest drug bust in decades, seizing 200 million meth tablets Hong Kong (CNN)Myanmar police have made Asia’s biggest drug bust in decades, seizing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of contraband […]
Myanmar’s COVID-19 cases reach 191 The total number of COVID-19 cases in Myanmar has risen to 191, with three more confirmed cases reported on Tuesday, according to a release from the Ministry of Health and […]