myawady news

Aungban tomatoes fetch good prices

Aungban tomatoes fetch good prices

5 NOVEMBER 2021

The tomatoes produced from Aungban of southern Shan State fetch good prices in Myothit Township of Magway District, according to a local merchant.

The six-wheel tomato trucks usually enter the municipal market of Myothit once every five days and the prices are also high. The tomato prices were between K700 and K1,000 per viss about two weeks ago and now the price becomes K1,400 per viss, said Ma Htay Oo, a tomato trader.

Myanmar ships over 112,000 tonnes of various pulses as of 29 Oct

Myanmar ships over 112,000 tonnes of various pulses as of 29 Oct
5 NOVEMBER 2021
Myanmar conveyed US$96 million worth of 112,367.68 tonnes of various pulses to foreign trade partners as of 29 October in the current mini-budget period (October 2021-March 2022), according to statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Chilli growers in Pwintbyu get great revenue by high yield

Chilli growers in Pwintbyu get great revenue by high yield

5 NOVEMBER 2021

The locals from Pwintbyu township are growing Thamo chilli with the use of irrigated water from the Mezali Dam. The chilli plantations have a high yield and the chilli sells well in the local market, according to the chilli growers from Than Man Yin village in Pwintbyu township.

UEC discusses electoral reform with political parties

UEC discusses electoral reform with political parties

5 NOVEMBER 2021

The Union Election Commission organized an electoral system meeting with the representatives of political parties at the Yangon Region Government office yesterday.

The meeting was attended by UEC Chairman U Thein Soe, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Hla Soe, UEC members, region government ministers and attorney-general and officials of region government, representatives of political parties and the people who are interested in the election.

Leader of Information Team of State Administration Council Maj-Gen Zaw  Min Tun explains RCF/RFI loans of IMF

Leader of Information Team of State Administration Council Maj-Gen Zaw  Min Tun explains RCF/RFI loans of IMF

Leader of the Information Team of State Administration Council Maj-Gen Zaw Min Tun gave answers to media questions on RCF/RFI loans of IMF as follows: Clarification of RCF/RFI loans of IMF

Q: Mingalabar. The media has stated that the anti-COVID-19 fund (IMF)of US$-372 million provided by the International Monetary Fund is lost in the hands of the State Administration Council. We would like to ask you to respond to those media reports.

Vice Chairman of State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice- Senior General Soe Win addresses second coordination meeting of Central  Committee for Organizing 74th Anniversary of Independence Day

Vice Chairman of State Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice- Senior General Soe Win addresses second coordination meeting of Central  Committee for Organizing 74th Anniversary of Independence Day

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Mandalay boasts of ancient material culture, wooden monasteries

Mandalay boasts of ancient material culture, wooden monasteries
4 November 2021
Mandalay is where Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage can be seen. Many ancient Myanmar wooden monasteries with late Konbaung dynasty’s Inwa, Amarapura and Yadanabon eras’ architectural and construction styles were built in Mandalay. The monasteries were treasured and well maintained and thus can be seen in magnificent forms today just in one place.

Bagan archaeological museum reopens after 19-month shutdown

Bagan archaeological museum reopens after 19-month shutdown

4 November 2021

With the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in Myanmar, the Bagan Archaeological Museum was reopened to the public on 28 October.

The reopening has brought good news to art lovers and history enthusiasts who are now able to return after almost a nineteen-month shutdown since the first wave of COVID-19 in Myanmar. The museum was closed on 15 March 2020.