'I'm the boss now': Myanmar’s parliament elects the ruling general as president, keeping the army firmly in charge
Myanmar's parliament has elected Min Aung Hlaing, a general who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in 2021 and kept an iron grip on power for the past five years
Myanmar Airways to resume flights to Myitkyina and Putao from April 7
YANGON: Myanmar Airways International (MAI) will resume flights to Myitkyina and Putao from April 7, according to sources.
Myanmar blacklists 287 companies over undeclared export earnings
YANGON: The Central Bank of Myanmar has announced that 287 companies and their directors have been blacklisted for failing to deposit export earnings in accordance with the country's foreign exchange regulations, the state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Saturday (April 4).
Asean: Philippines continues to engage Myanmar after military leader's election win
MANILA: The Philippines said it will continue to engage with Myanmar following the election of military leader Min Aung Hlaing, who was elected president through a parliamentary vote.
Yangon power lines restored, electricity supply resumes
YANGON: The Yangon Electricity Supply Corporation (YESC) has announced that electricity transmission to Yangon Region has resumed following the successful repair of the 230 KV Shwe Taung–Myaung Takar No. (1) and No. (2) Transmission lines.
Junta chief elected as president
THE parliament has elected junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (pic) as president. Parliament said, with the ex-military commander set to maintain his rule in a civilian guise after snatching power by force five years ago.
Myanmar backs EV-for-old-car swaps to cut fuel use and imports
Min Aung Hlaing says Myanmar will tie EV imports to scrapping old fuel vehicles as authorities seek to ease fuel shortages and shield farmers from rising fertiliser costs.
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military parliament
YANGON: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing (pic) won a parliamentary vote on Friday (April 3) to become the country's president, formalising his grip on political power in the war-torn nation five years after he ousted an elected government.
Myanmar parliament starts voting on presidency
YANGON: Voting was underway in Myanmar's parliament on Friday (April 3) on a new president, according to a live broadcast.
Myanmar announces temporary tax exemption on high-speed diesel to stabilise prices
YANGON: Myanmar's Ministry of Finance and Revenue has announced a temporary tax exemption on imports of high-speed diesel in a bid to stabilise and lower commodity prices. The state-owned daily The Global New Light of Myanmar reported on Thursday (April 2)
