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The New Democracy Party outlined its platform for Kachin State voters as Myanmar approaches national elections on Sunday, Dec. 28. Secretary U Khaw Taint presented the party’s agenda via broadcast…

The Phalon-Sawaw Democratic Party pledged to protect ethnic rights and pursue federal democracy as Myanmar prepares for December elections. Vice-chairperson Daw Naw Yuzana Wah outlined her organization’s platform on state…

Myanmar authorities deported 166 foreign nationals caught running online gambling and fraud schemes near the Thai border. Officials arrested the group after they entered illegally through neighboring countries and operated…

Myanmar imports most of its gasoline using foreign currency because domestic crude oil production meets only 3% of national demand. The Energy Ministry sells imported fuel to citizens at subsidized…

Myanmar and Egypt signed an agriculture cooperation agreement on Tuesday that updates their 1994 partnership. Egyptian Deputy Minister Mostafa El-Sayad and Myanmar Agriculture Director General Ye Tint Tun completed the…

Myanmar’s military chief ordered officials to ensure accurate voter lists and prevent electoral fraud as campaign activities begin for the multiparty general election starting on Dec. 28. Senior General Min…

Myanmar will permit local and international journalists to report from polling stations when the country holds its multiparty general election starting on Sunday, Dec. 28. The Union Election Commission said…