Death toll in Paung landslide rises to 53

Aug 12,2019
The death toll in the landslide that struck Paung, Mon State, rose to 53 yesterday, with the number of persons rescued in the disaster reaching 47, according to the Paung Township Fire Services Department.
Pigeon peas exports touch 56,000 tons in Jan-July
Aug 12
Myanmar exported more than 56,000 tons of pigeon peas in the seven months from January to July, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Rattan, bamboo SMEs need financial assistance to reach more external markets
Aug 12
Rattan and bamboo SMEs are facing financial constraints in efforts to reach more external markets, said a rattan and bamboo maker, adding that at present, some producers are relying solely on the domestic market — providing hampers for City Mart Holdings and furniture to local markets.
Pipelines constructed to distribute 3mln gallons of water to Thakayta, Dawbon
Aug 12
Construction of pipelines are underway from Lagwunpyin water storage facility to Thakayta and Dawbon townships, Yangon Region.
Humanitarian aid reaches to flood stricken Taninthayi villages
Aug 12
Heavy rains in Myeik District, Taninthayi Region, on 10 August caused floods and landslides that uprooted trees and damaged houses and a creek bridge.
Kayin community in Nyaungdon holds white thread tying festival
Aug 12
The traditional Kayin white thread tying festival was celebrated at Nyaungdon City Hall in Maubin District, Ayeyawady Region, yesterday morning.
Union-Attorney General attends Singapore Convention on Mediation
Aug 12
U Tun Tun Oo, Union-Attorney General, attended the signing ceremony and conference of Singapore Convention on Mediation from 6 to 9 August.