Violence against children poses a challenge for every country, and Myanmar is facing the same problems as nations across the world as it works to ensure a safe childhood for its kids.

Violence, involving the use of weapons, in the midst of human society, poses a challenge to the rule of law.

Food-based products from neighbouring countries are entering our domestic market, despite the abundance of rice, beans, corn, edible oil crops, vegetables, and fruits in Myanmar. Why? One reason is that although we are a food producer nation, we are weak in manufacturing finished food products.

Basic prices for crops, especially for rice, should always ensure the rights and interests of our farmers.

The Union Government has been striving to provide electric supply to the whole country. Before the end of this year, electricity is expected to reach more than 50 percent of the country.