When we travel to southern Shan State, we usually continue to Nyaung Shwe, Inlay and Taunggyi right after the visit to Kalaw. We never thought to pay a visit to Aungban than to buy some chips while taking a break on the way. Some stay in Kalaw and visit Aungban for a while, crossing the town to see scenic views and go to Nyangan and Pindaya. I’ve known that Aungban is not only a trading town but also an excellent town to live in.

Times of crisis ask us who we are as a country. People suffer from much anxiety and pain during this time of crisis. The number of COVID-19 cases reached over 2900 yesterday in our country.

Imports of raw materials by CMP businesses have been valued at US$1.99 billion in the past eleven months beginning in October in the 2019-2020 financial year, which plunged from $2.148 billion registered in the corresponding period of last fiscal, according to the Ministry of Commerce.

Foreign investments of US$1.348 billion have flowed into the Special Economic Zones (SEZs), under the Special Economic Zone Law, over the four years under the incumbent government, according to the figures released by the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA).

Heavy rains in Wuntho, Sagaing Region on 13 September inundated roads and forced some families to evacuate their homes, according to the local authorities.