Feb 19, 2026
Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Myo Thein Kyaw received Academician Mr Alexey Shkadarevich from the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus and a director from the Centre for Science and Technology of the Republic of Belarus at the Ministry’s meeting hall yesterday afternoon.
Feb 19, 2026
At the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Mr Sihasak Phuangketkeow, a Myanmar delegation led by U Than Swe, Union Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, currently on an official visit to Phuket, Thailand, held a retreat meeting with the Thai delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 18 February 2026.
Feb 19, 2026
Efforts are underway to increase nationwide forest cover to 50 per cent, and plans are also being drawn up and implemented for a national-level tiger conservation programme, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.
Feb 18, 2026
The Thanlwin Bridge (Pasawng), located near Pasawng in Mese Township, Kayah State, was damaged in a mine attack carried out yesterday morning by KNPP, KNDF groups and PDF terrorists, according to reports.
Feb 18, 2026
A welcoming ceremony for the “nation’s worthy sons”, who will attend the People’s Military Service Training 22 from various townships in Shan State, was held at a local training school in Kengtung yesterday morning.
Feb 18, 2026
During the extended public holiday period from 12 to 17 February 2026, the Bagan cultural heritage zone experienced a continuous influx of domestic and international visitors, according to the pagoda boards of trustees. Travellers from across the country visited prominent pagodas and temples, contributing to a notable increase in tourism activity.
Feb 18, 2026
The second-day session of the fourth plenary meeting of the Ninth 47-Member State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee was administered at the Wizaya Mingala Dhamma Thabin of Thiri Mingala Kaba Aye Hill in Yangon yesterday.
Feb 18, 2026
Appointment of Head of Service Organization confirmed; Heads of Service Organization appointed
Feb 18, 2026
Myanmar rice is purchased in the largest quantities by Madagascar in Africa. The second-largest buyer is the Philippines, while China ranks third, according to the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF). In addition, Poland, Spain, Turkiye, Vietnam and Italy also purchase Myanmar rice regularly.
Feb 17, 2026
Presiding Sayadaw of the Ponnamayama Zay Monastery in Ward 4, Nyaungdon in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region, State Ovadacariya Sayadaw Bhaddanta Osadha Bhivamsa (Abhidhaja Maharatthaguru, Abhidhaja Aggamaha Saddhammajotika), aged 104, vasa 84, passed away at 10:45 am, on Monday, 16 February 2026, 1st Waxing of Taboung, 1387 ME, according to the Department of Religious Affairs.