YANGON / The Straits Times (ANN) – Yangon is experiencing a property boom, with prices of some condominium units doubling in just five years, even as Myanmar’s economy struggles to regain its footing ...

Two people suffered burn injuries in Myawady after a fire broke out while they were extracting petrol from a car amid the ongoing fuel shortage in the town, according to the Z-RESCUE emergency social ...

Fuel stations will sell fuel to vehicles used for daily transportation under a verification system, while private cars will be allowed to buy fuel based on an odd–even license plate rule, according to ...

Of the licensed foreign employment agencies in Myanmar, 26 have had their licences revoked permanently for violations of the law and over 20 others suspended. There are more than 260 foreign ...

Myanmar’s Ministry of Energy is carrying out surprise inspections at fuel stations to check remaining fuel stocks and ensure ...

More than 254,100 homes across Myanmar have been damaged by strong winds over the past 11 years, with the 2016–2017 fiscal year recording the highest number of damaged houses, according to available ...

A temporary fault in the power system caused electricity outages in Yangon, according to the Yangon Electricity Supply ...

Thailand Friendship Bridge between Myawady and Mae Sot will be temporarily suspended from 8 am to 1 pm on March 8, according ...

A taxi driver was killed after a collision between a private car and a taxi at the Thuwunna traffic light intersection in ...

Two fuel tankers have already docked at Thilawa Port, and another 12 vessels carrying fuel are expected to arrive to help ensure sufficient fuel supply, according to the Ministry of Energy. The ...

At the start of 2025, Myanmar’s electricity production fell below 2,000 megawatts per day, leading to an increase in power outages compared to previous periods, according to the Ministry of Electric ...

In celebration of the 81st Armed Forces Day 2026, the opening ceremony of the National Cancer Center (NCC) in Dagon Myothit (Seikkan) Township, Yangon Region was held on the morning of March 7 and was ...