Yangon Region takes steps to tackle informal settlements

The Yangon Region Government has teamed up with UN Habitat (Myanmar) to find sustainable solutions for Yangon’s slums and informal settlements, where over 500,000 people are experiencing obstacles for dwelling.
Myanmar to issue smart ID cards to seafarers from 7 Aug
The Department of Marine Administration (DMA) will issue smart identity cards to Myanmar seafarers-----------
Cash Donation ceremony for Eternal Peace Pagoda held in Nay Pyi Taw
Cash donation ceremony for the Eternal Peace Pagoda which is under construction in the precinct---------
President receives MRCS delegation
President U Win Myint, patron of the Myanmar Red Cross Society, received its top leadership Professor Dr Daw Mya Thu and Executive Committee (Full-time) Dr. Daw Amaya Maw Naing at the presidential residence in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Myanmar launches National Earthquake Preparedness and Response Plan
The launching ceremony of Myanmar’s National Earthquake Preparedness and Response Plan was held in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday with a forum attended by the union ministers, officials and natural disaster experts.
Press Statement
Myanmar opposed the establishment of Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) by the Human Rights Council as it was based on unfounded allegations. We have made our position abundantly clear and
Tourists visit Myanmar by cars
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, foreign and domestic tourists have been visiting Myanmar through different modes of transport to enjoy well-known destinations, beautiful sceneries and a diverse range of cultures and traditions of local tribes in Myanmar.