Stay safe to ensure electoral integrity in 2020

With the arrival of first batch of COVID-19 protective equipment from China yesterday, the Union Government has taken another step to hold the general election on 8th November successfully.
Environmental degradation is a cause for poverty
Environmental degradation is a cause for poverty in many countries by causing disasters and reducing the capacity of the environment in supplying social and ecological needs.
Strictly following health guidelines key to reopening factories without risking lives of workers
As the Union Government has granted permission since 12 October to reopen the factories which meet mandatory health guidelines after inspections for complying with health guidelines, thousands of workers are set to return to work.
Armed conflicts need to cease, but peace process must steadfastly move forward
After signing the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement, during a period of five years, we convened the Union Peace Conference – 21st Century Panglong for four times.
Behaviour change is essential to minimize impacts on environment from COVID-19
With many shops and offices closed, lower emission on roads, people are staying at home, local air quality has dramatically improved in Yangon Region amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective COVID-19 policy response is called key to tackling rural economy challenges

Containing COVID-19 impacts on rice production
With rice harvest season approaching, a new risk brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the harvest and post-harvest of rice lies ahead of us. Farmes will harvest their rice about the end of October.