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26/06/2025

Peace Forum 2025: discussions continue on second day

The Peace Forum 2025, currently taking place in Nay Pyi Taw, enters its second day on June 26 with continued dialogue among a wide range of participants.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/peace-forum-2025-discussions-continue-on-second-day-in-nay-pyi-taw

26/06/2025

Myanmar, UAE discuss investment in offshore blocks and energy sector

Myanmar and UAE discuss investment in Myanmar’s offshore blocks and energy sector, according to sources.

Myanmar and UAE discuss investment in Myanmar’s offshore blocks and energy sector, according to sources. On June 24, Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin met with Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Mr. Mutaz Abdullah Abduljaleel Mohamed AI Faheem, at ...

26/06/2025

Governor of the Novosibirsk Region welcomes Chairman of SAC Senior General Min Aung Hlaing

Upon arrival in the evening at Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk, Russia, Myanmar delegation led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was warmly welcomed by the Governor of the Novosibirsk Region, Mr. Andrey Aleksandrovich Travnikov, and other regional officials.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/governor-of-the-novosibirsk-region-welcomes-chairman-of-sac-senior-general-min-aung-hlaing

26/06/2025

Homemade landmines found on Yangon-Mawlamyine highway in Kyaikto Township

Security forces have reportedly discovered homemade landmines planted on the Yangon-Mawlamyine highway and under a small bridge between Mopalin and Mayanchaung villages in Kyaikto Township, Mon State, according to sources.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/homemade-landmines-found-on-yangon-mawlamyine-highway-in-kyaikto-township

26/06/2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrives in Belarus to attend Eurasian Economic Forum and deepen bilateral ties

At the invitation of the Rotating Chair of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, a high-level delegation from Myanmar led by State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Minsk on the evening of June 25.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/senior-general-min-aung-hlaing-arrives-in-belarus-to-attend-eurasian-economic-forum-and-deepen

26/06/2025

SAC Chairman vows firm commitment to free and fair election

The Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) and Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that they are firmly determined to conduct a free and fair election.

http://elevenmyanmar.com/news/sac-chairman-vows-firm-commitment-to-free-and-fair-election

25/06/2025

Six more bodies recovered from collapsed Sky Villa Condo in Mandalay, death toll rises

The bodies of six more victims have been extracted from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium in Mandalay over the past three days, according to the Myanmar Fire Services Department.

Rescue teams, using heavy machinery, have been clearing debris between Tower A and Tower B of the condominium to retrieve remaining bodies. On June 24 at 12:30 PM, the bodies of three women were recovered from between the two towers.

Earlier, on June 21 at 4:30 PM, the body of one man was found in Tower B, Level 9. On June 23, another male victim was discovered in the same location at 11 AM, followed by the body of one woman (still under identification) between Tower A and B at 12 PM.

This brings the total number of bodies recovered in the past three days to six (three men and three women).

Rescue teams are still working to clear debris and retrieve more bodies from the wreckage of Tower A and B.

The Sky Villa Condo partially collapsed after a powerful earthquake struck Mandalay on March 28. As of June 16, more than 150 bodies have been recovered, with only 52 survivors rescued.

According to guest records, nearly 400 people were inside the condominium when the disaster struck. Many victims were found in groups, including women and children.

In addition to human remains, valuable jewelry and gold items have been discovered during the search operations.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/six-more-bodies-recovered-from-collapsed-sky-villa-condo-in-mandalay-death-toll-rises

25/06/2025

Peace Forum 2025 kicks off in Nay Pyi Taw: three-day summit aims for national unity through peace, elections, and federalism

The three-day Peace Forum 2025, themed "Towards a Peaceful and Prosperous New Nation Through the Integration of Peace, Elections, and Federalism," began on June 25 at the Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw and will run until June 27.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services, and Chairman of the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Coordination Committee, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.

The forum includes participation from armed groups, prominent figures from various sectors, domestic and international experts, non-governmental organizations, and foreign diplomats, including China's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun, among other stakeholders.

Earlier, from March 24 to 26, the National Solidarity and Peacemaking Coordination Committee led the Peace Talk 2025 in Nay Pyi Taw, where representatives from different sectors engaged in discussions.

During the Peace Talk, Group (1) focused on political and security matters, while Group (2) discussed economic and national development issues. The three-day dialogue produced 12 short-term recommendations and 10 long-term action plans.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/peace-forum-2025-kicks-off-in-nay-pyi-taw-three-day-summit-aims-for-national-unity-through

25/06/2025

Malaysian crackdown on undocumented migrant workers spurs fear among Myanmar nationals

According to several Myanmar workers in Malaysia, the Malaysian government is intensifying inspections and arrests of foreign migrant workers, including those from Myanmar, through sudden raids.

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/malaysian-crackdown-on-undocumented-migrant-workers-spurs-fear-among-myanmar-nationals

25/06/2025

SAC chairman departs for Belarus to attend EEF 2025

At the invitation of the President of Belarus, the Chairman of State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, departed for Belarus this morning (June 25) aboard a special aircraft to attend the 4th Europe-Asia Economic Forum (EEF 2025).

https://elevenmyanmar.com/news/sac-chairman-departs-for-belarus-to-attend-eef-2025

24/06/2025

Central Bank sells $30 million for industrial fuel businesses; total June sales reach $125 million

The Central Bank of Myanmar has announced it will sell US$30 million in the foreign exchange market for industrial fuel businesses. This brings the total amount of US dollars sold in June so far to $125 million.

According to official reports, the Central Bank has conducted multiple foreign currency sales this month: $30 million on June 6, $32 million on June 10, $33 million on June 17: and $30 million on June 23.

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The Central Bank of Myanmar has announced it will sell US$30 million in the foreign exchange market for industrial fuel businesses. This brings the total amount of US dollars sold in June so far to $125 million. According to official reports, the Central Bank has conducted multiple foreign currency....

24/06/2025

Myanmar reports 29 new COVID-19 cases in latest testing round

The Ministry of Health announced that between June 15 and 22, health authorities tested a total of 2,199 suspected COVID-19 samples, confirming 29 new cases. This represents a 1.32% positivity rate for the reporting period.

Health officials confirmed there were no severe cases requiring intensive care and no COVID-related deaths during this timeframe. The ministry continues to maintain around-the-clock disease surveillance efforts across the country, though they note there is currently no cause for public health alarm.

Authorities specifically highlighted the need for vulnerable populations to receive booster vaccinations. This includes individuals over 60 years old, those with diabetes, chronic lung conditions, cancer patients, and pregnant women beyond their first trimester - all groups considered at higher risk for severe outcomes if infected.

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The Ministry of Health announced that between June 15 and 22, health authorities tested a total of 2,199 suspected COVID-19 samples, confirming 29 new cases. This represents a 1.32% positivity rate for the reporting period. Health officials confirmed there were no severe cases requiring intensive ca...