Embrace the Future: Unfolding a New Chapter with a Fresh Vision

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State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing views the scale model of the layout plan of Hlinethaya Township in Yangon yesterday.

Call for social security support Salient points from speeches

delivered by the Senior General
on his tour of Hlinethaya

for Hlinethaya residents Township

1. It is necessary to consider safe living
and sales of foodstuffs at fair prices for
the people from various regions working

Town plan and development plan must be formulated with at factories in Hlinethaya Township.
2. As Yangon-Pathein road is a main fa-
markets, schools, administrative offices and sports grounds cility for transport, both sides of the
road must be beautified with a proper
for the development of Hlinethaya Township. drainage system to uplift the prestige
of Hlinethaya Township.

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3. West Yangon Technological University
tate Administration Council of urban development projects and the Senior General inspected the scale needs to supervise groups of final-year
Chairman Prime Minister Sen- West Yangon Technological University model of the layout plan of Hlinethaya civil major students to conduct such
ior General Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning. Township and discussed the potential research on the proper drainage sys-
made an inspection tour of Accompanied by Council Joint for the development of urban areas at tem of Hlinethaya Township in relevant
Hlinethaya Township of Yangon Re- Secretary General Ye Win Oo and the Bayintnaung Park. sections.
gion to look into the implementation Commander of Yangon Command, the SEE PAGE 3

NATIONAL PAGE 5 BUSINESS PAGE 7 NATIONAL PAGE 11

Myanmar CBM injects Insurance

attends 13th CNY610K, key to
International THB2.4M coping with
Meeting of High into financial
natural
Representatives market on
for Security disasters
30 May
Issues in Russia
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Shaping Responsible Citizens: Instilling Discipline and Civic Values in Schools
AS the saying goes, “School initiates national discipline”. Teachers play a crucial role in instilling school discipline in students, helping them gradually adopt the
practices of responsible citizens who abide by laws, rules, and regulations. To achieve this, educators must guide and train students, applying the knowledge they
have acquired and mastered to shape them into principled individuals who contribute positively to society.

(An excerpt from the speech delivered by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at the meeting
with students from the five-year BEd course No 6 of the University for the Development of National Races of the Union held on 25 October 2024)

Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services
Statement on Temporary Ceasefire
5th Waxing of Nayon 1387 ME
31 May 2025

1. Tatmadaw has stated a temporary ceasefire from 6 to 31 May 2025 with the aim interests of the State and all its citizens, to restore a genuine and durable
of leveraging rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations in the areas affected peace, and to maintain peace and stability, Tatmadaw has announced a further
by the powerful Mandalay earthquake, leaving extensive loss and damage. extension of the temporary ceasefire period from 1 to 30 June 2025.
2. Currently, the government is tirelessly carrying out reconstruction and reha- 5. During the declared period of the temporary ceasefire, ethnic armed organi-
bilitation measures for quake-affected government offices and departments, zations and other armed groups are urged not to disrupt or attack and destroy
public houses and road transportation facilities with the assistance of the communication routes used by the general public, cause harm or destruction to
international communities. the lives and property of the people, attack camps of security personnel serving
3. Moreover, the State emphasizes preparations to hold a free and fair multipar- security and rule of law measures, disrupt and attack military headquarters,
ty democratic general election without fail this year under the Constitution. recruit or mobilize forces that could undermine peace, engage in preparations
During the electoral period, peace and stability must be restored in relevant or territorial expansion. It is also announced that if such actions are carried
regions to enable all eligible people of the entire nation to cast their votes. out, Tatmadaw will take necessary response measures as part of protecting
4. As such, for the State to continue implementing reconstruction and rehabilita- the public.
tion efforts in the earthquake-stricken areas with momentum, to successfully
hold a free and fair multiparty democratic election, to more swiftly serve the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services

Special Weather News Low-Pressure Area Condition

Issued at 4 pm MST on 31 May 2025 Issued at 7 am MST on 31 May 2025

ACCORDING to the observations at 3:30 pm MST today, due to the monsoon is strong over ACCORDING to the observations at 5:30 am MST today, the
the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal and remnant clouds of the low-pressure area crossed Depression that crossed to the interior regions of the north
Assam (India), rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread of Dhaka (Bangladesh) has moved north-northeastwards and
in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Taninthayi weakened into a Low-Pressure Area to the interior regions of
regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine and Shan states with likelihood of Assam (India).
isolated heavy falls during today evening to 2 June 2025. Occasionally squalls with rough This is the last news for the Deep Depression. — DMH
seas will be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may
reach 35 miles per hour. Wave height will be about 9-13 feet off and along Myanmar Coasts.

Advisory
People should be Top websites and web portals to access
aware of the natural Military Service Rules
disasters such as the
heavy rainfall with
1. Office of the State Administration Council
strong wind, thun-
der, lightning strike,
https://sacoffice.gov.mm
lightning, hails, flash 2. Ministry of Defence 3. Ministry of Legal Affairs
floods and landslides https://www.mod.gov.mm https://www.mlis.gov.mm
in the hilly areas and
near small rivers and 4. Ministry of Information 5. Myawady Webportal
inland water transport https://www.moi.gov.mm https://myawady.net.mm
and domestic flights.
— DMH 6. Myanmar National Portal
https://myanmar.gov.mm
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Residents Urged to Prioritize Public Safety Amid Armed Terrorist Threats
ARMED terrorists have been launching attacks by using residential homes and administrative buildings in towns and villages as cover, where they have forcibly
settled. They aim to shield themselves from Tatmadaw counterattacks while also persuading temporarily displaced persons to return to their native areas and
recruiting new members. That enables terrorists to use civilians as human shields. Tatmadaw is committed to safeguarding the sovereignty of the State and
will respond to these threats based on intelligence and prevailing conditions. Therefore, residents in areas where terrorists have taken control must prioritize
their safety and protect themselves from being exploited by these groups.

(Excerpt from guidance given by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
to Shan State cabinet members and state-level departmental officials on 3 September 2024)

Call for social security support

FROM PAGE 1
The Yangon Region chief minister
and the mayor reported on the accom-

for Hlinethaya residents

plishment of the guidance given by the
Senior General on his inspection tour of
Hlinethaya Township for the development
of the urban area, construction of the con-
crete drains for proper flow of water in the
township, clearing of bushes and garbage,
installation of the valves in drains along
Yangon-Pathein Road, construction of
RC box culverts, the proper drain system
for Nyaungdon Road, outlet channels to
Hline River, digging of drains in the West
Yangon University, placing of pedestrians
on both sides of Yangon-Pathein Road
and Nyaungdon Road, construction of
overpasses and placing asphalt concrete
on the circular road to West Yangon Tech-
nological University.
In his response, the Senior Gener-
al said that emphasis must be placed
on a better drainage system in Hline-
thaya Township. The urban area must
be beautified and people have to live
there under relevant disciplines sys-
tematically. Drains must be built with
systematic calculation of water flow. The
Yangon-Pathein Road and the Nyaung-
don Road must be facilitated with modern
pedestrians. Overpasses must be built
under relevant criteria.
He continued that the relevant devel-
opment department needs to supervise
systematic disposal under the law for
beautifying the urban area. He stressed State Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing inspects the West Yangon Technological
the need to draw a systematic town plan University in Yangon yesterday.
and develop a plan formulated with mar-
kets, schools, administrative offices and necessary to continue dredging silt from Creek and gave necessary instructions. regard, he instructed officials to divide
sports grounds depending on population the drains and strengthening the creek On arrival at West Yangon Techno- groups of final-year civil major students
for the development of Hlinethaya Town- in Hlinethaya Township. He stressed the logical University, the Senior General to research the proper drainage system
ship. YCDC needs to formulate a plan to need to research to seek the best way of viewed round the entrance road to the of the township in relevant sections.
generate electricity from solar energy for proper flow of water without blockage. As university, placing the pedestrians, and The Senior General viewed the con-
the township. Yangon-Pathein road is a main facility for thriving trees and flowery plants along struction site of the flying bridge on Tab-
Moreover, he underlined that it is transport, both sides of the road must be the entrance road. inshwehti Road near Aungzeya Bridge
necessary to consider safe living and beautified with proper drainage systems In a meeting with Rector Dr Kyi Soe by car.
sales of foodstuffs at fair prices for the to uplift the prestige of Hlinethaya Town- and faculty members, the Senior General The Senior General and party visited
people from various regions working at ship, he added. asked about the learning of students. Shwepyitha, Mingaladon, North Okkal-
factories in Hlinethaya Township. He also observed progress in build- After hearing the reports of the rector apa, Dagon Myothit (North) and South
The Senior General inspected plac- ing an overpass at the corner of Kanaung and officials, the Senior General stressed Okkalapa townships in Yangon Region
ing the new pedestrians on Yawatwinwun Minthagyi Road and Yangon-Pathein the need to emphasize the convenience of by car to inspect systematic road areas,
U Pho Hlaing Road near Bayintnaung Road, placing the new pedestrians, and students in transport and dormitories. Of- operations of shops in road areas, system-
Bridge and upgrading of drains along drainage system. ficials of the university need to research atic drainage systems along both sides
both sides of the road. The Senior General also inspected on proper flow of water in a drainage of roads, enforcement of traffic rules and
He gave guidance to officials that it is the drainage system under Thaunggya system in Hlinethaya Township. In this proper landscape. — MNA/TTA
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DPM MoPF Union Minister inspects Customs at
Yangon Ports
DEPUTY Prime Minister and preventing the illegal trade of
Union Minister for Planning goods such as drugs, resolving
and Finance U Win Shein, along administrative obstacles, and
with officials, inspected Cus- conducting systematic product
toms clearance operations at inspections to ensure efficient
Yangon’s international ports, and lawful trade operations. He
including Asia World Port, agreed to coordinate the dis-
Hteedan Port, and Myanmar cussions with the relevant de-
Industrial Port, yesterday af- partments and organizations.
ternoon. He inspected the combined
He first met departmen- inspection of goods at Asia
tal officials from the Myanma World Port’s Container Freight
Port Authority, Customs De- Station (CFS) and the container
partment, Trade Department, inspections conducted using
Immigration Department, and X-ray machines.
Myanmar Police Force, as well Port operations at Hteedan
as officials from Yangon’s inter- Port and Myanmar Industrial
national ports, at the Asia World Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Planning and Finance U Win Shein observes the combined Port were also inspected, in-
Port Conference Hall. team’s cargo inspection at Asia World Port’s Container Freight Station (CFS) in Yangon yesterday. cluding joint goods inspections
During the meeting, Di- and container inspections using
rector-General U Thein Swe al ports, while representatives The Union minister em- import and export processes, X-ray machines, followed by
of the Customs Department ex- from various departments and phasized the importance of in- facilitating port services in line the Union Minister’s review
plained the status of Customs international ports outlined creasing exports for economic with the State Administration and coordination of needs. —
inspection work at internation- their work status and needs. development, streamlining Council’s economic objectives, MNA/TH

MoHA Union Minister inspects temporary shelter progress

UNION Minister for Home Af- Ward, Zabuthiri Township, tions, the Union minister
fairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung, where further temporary stressed that all reconstruction
accompanied by Myanmar Po- shelters are under construc- of ministry buildings must meet
lice Force Chief Police Lt-Gen tion. The Union minister and standard operating procedures
Win Zaw Moe and the ministry’s officials then proceeded to (SOPs) and prescribed quality
Permanent Secretary U Khaing Dekkhinathiri Township, where benchmarks. He emphasized
Htun Oo conducted an inspec- they inspected the installation that all temporary shelters
tion tour yesterday morning of container houses on land and container houses must be
to assess the rehabilitation owned by the Myanmar Police equipped with proper access
status of earthquake-affected Force inside the Gems and to water, electricity and sanita-
buildings under the Ministry Jewellery Market compound. tion systems. He also instruct-
of Home Affairs, including tem- Furthermore, the team vis- ed officials to ensure proper
porary shelters and container ited Ywathit Village in Pyinma- drainage systems to prevent
houses constructed for staff na Township, where completed waterlogging and to reinforce
Union Minister for Home Affairs Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung looks into
members and their families. temporary shelters and container houses for staff members and their temporary shelters and ongo- access roads using graded soil
The Union minister and families in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. ing installation of container materials.
the delegation first visited an houses were observed within The Union minister urged
open plot near Office 45 in Za- also observed the renovation installation of temporary shel- the police outpost and enter- the timely completion of all con-
buthiri Township, Nay Pyi Taw works undertaken at Office 10 ters at the nearby vacant plot tainment sub-office compound. struction works and called on
Council Area, where tempo- of the Ministry of Home Affairs, of land. Officials on the ground provid- relevant officials to coordinate
rary shelter buildings are being which sustained damage dur- The inspection continued ed detailed briefings at each closely and address any emerg-
erected and checked on the ing the earthquake. They also to the DNA Forensics Office inspection point. ing needs during the rebuilding
construction progress. They reviewed the placement and compound in Wunnatheidi Following the presenta- process. — MNA/KZL

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Myanmar attends 13th International Meeting of High
Representatives for Security Issues in Russia
MYANMAR delegation led by Hlaing and Russian President
National Security Adviser, Union Mr Vladimir Putin.
Minister at the State Administra- Moreover, he met Mr Chen
tion Council Chairman’s Office Wengqing, a member of the Com-
Ministry 1 Admiral Moe Aung, munist Party of China’s Central
attended the 13th International Committee, Political Bureau and
Meeting of High Representatives chairman of the Political and
for Security Issues held in Mos- Legal Affairs Committee, and
cow of Russian Federation from discussed the bilateral coopera-
27 to 29 May. tion and ongoing border security
The representatives from measures, which were already
105 countries and 15 international discussed by the SAC Chair-
organizations attended the meet- man and Chinese President Xi
ing in which Russian President Jingping.
Mr Vladimir Putin made a speech He met Thai delegation lead-
via video message, Russian Na- er, National Security Council Sec-
tional Security Council Secretary retary Mr Chatchi Bangchaud
Mr Sergei Shoigu and Russian and Cambodian leader Lt-Gen
Foreign Minister Mr Sergey Lav- Ke Da.
rov made remarks respectively. Then, during the meeting
At the meeting, the Union with Belarusian National Se-
National Security Adviser Union Minister at the State Administration Council Chairman’s Office Ministry 1
Minister participated in the meet- Admiral Moe Aung participates in the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues curity Council Secretary Mr Al-
ing under the topic of “Challeng- held in Moscow, the Russian Federation. exander Grigoyevich Volfovich,
es and opportunities for Global the Union minister discussed
South and Global East”, and tary of the Russian Federation. Victory Museum and attended Kara-ool and Russian Security bilateral relationship, ongoing
participated in the “Information The Union minister and dele- the scientific seminar focusing Council Deputy Secretary Mr cooperation, implementation of
security and international coop- gations of SAEAN member states on global security issues. Alexy L Shevtsov, and discussed the five-point roadmap of SAC, in-
eration” sector. discussed cooperation in security The Union minister received the bilateral cooperation, further cluding rehabilitation processes
The Union Minister attended affairs of the Asia-Pacific regions, delegations led by Russian Presi- cooperation, combating violence after the quake, and preparations
the Fifth ASEAN-Russia Consul- information exchange and poten- dent’s Advisor Mr Nikolay Patru- and cooperation on security af- for holding free and fair elections,
tations of the High Representa- tial responses to traditional and shev, Russian Security Council fairs between Myanmar and Rus- which were discussed by the SAC
tives for Security Issues, and co- non-traditional security threats. Secretary Mr Sergei Shoigu, sia, which were already discussed Chairman and Belarusian Pres-
chaired together with Mr Sergei The Union minister and par- Deputy Chairman of the State by SAC Chairman Prime Min- ident Mr Lukashenko. — MNA/
Shoigu, Security Council Secre- ty laid a wreath at the National Duma Mr Sholban Valerievich ister Senior General Min Aung KTZH

Rescue, rehab efforts ongoing in quake zones

TATMADAW members, My- teers are ramping up concerted earthquake-affected areas. er-in-Chief (Army) inspected from the Office of the Command-
anmar Police Force members, efforts in rescue and rehabilita- Lt-Gen Thet Pon from the clearing of debris at the er-in-Chief (Army) attended the
foreign rescue squads and volun- tion operations in the Mandalay the Office of the Command- religious sites in Sagaing and handover ceremony of rice to
maintenance work. 20,733 quake survivors in Kyauk-
He also inspected the clean- se Township and comforted the
liness activities in drains and people.
debris in Sagaing, as well as the He also inspected the clear-
Sagaing iron furnace of Crown ing of debris at the religious sites
Prince Kanaung, constructed in Kyaukse township, power dis-
in June 1874. Additionally, he tribution at Ingone sub-power
observed the water purification station in Koebin village-tract,
processes using Ayeyawady staff housing and warehouses,
River water and other clearing and provided foodstuffs to those
activities at the 700th Anniversary involved in the working process.
Gymnasium in Parami Ward. He then observed the clean-
Lt-Gen Soe Tint Naing from liness of debris at the religious
the Office of the Command- site in the Shwebontha monas-
er-in-Chief (Army) also inspected tery in Kume, Myittha Township,
the clearing of debris, demolition the opening of the temporary
of buildings and safe transporta- clinic with modular houses in the
tion on the main road in Aung- compound of the Byamapala so-
myaythazan and Amarapura cial welfare organization, and the
Lt-Gen Thet Pon looks around the Tatmadaw Water Purifier in Sagaing yesterday. townships of Mandalay. sale of construction materials in
Lt-Gen Myo Thant Naing Kume. — MNA/KTZH
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Forum on Rebuilding Myanmar: Post-Earthquake

Economic Recovery enters second day
THE Forum on Rebuilding My- the National Export Strategy
anmar: Post-Earthquake Eco- (2026-2030).
nomic Recovery continued in Dr Zaw Oo, director of the
Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. Myanmar Narrative Think Tank,
Speaking at the event, Un- discussed the matters related to
ion Minister for Information U reforming processes, financial,
Maung Maung Ohn said the trading, occupation, employees,
Head of State values the out- insurance system, investment,
comes of the forum, and all the education and healthcare sec-
discussions are energetic, con- tors based on three major sec-
tributing to the economic sector tors like quake-stricken areas,
and political affairs. manufacturing sector and in-
Economics and politics frastructure.
are intertwined and mutually He also briefed the princi-
dependent; all must accurately ples, approaches, working pro-
reflect on the current political cedures, international criteria,
situation in the country and priorities, short-term measures
think and act responsibly as and outcome-based implemen-
Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn joins the Forum on Rebuilding Myanmar: Post-
truthful citizens for the sake Earthquake Economic Recovery in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday. tation achieved from the forum.
of the nation’s interests. The After the talk show, Union
results will be reported to the he added. are being made for the farming government-private coopera- Minister U Maung Maung Ohn
Head of the State to carry out for Union Minister for Com- products, meat, fish, industrial tion to double the export vol- concluded the forum. — MNA/
the development of the nation, merce U Tun Ohn said efforts and tourism sectors through umes. The ministry also drafts KTZH

Kengtung-Loimwe road under maintenance ministry buildings

Chairman of the State Administration Council Chairman of the State Administration Council
Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
25 May inspected maintenance of the Kengtung-Loimwe road inspected buildings of the Supreme Court of the
for its long-term existence in the Loimwe region of Union and the Ministry of Labour damaged by the
SAC Chair PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Shan State (East). Mandalay earthquake.
meets town elders in Kengtung
Educated minds must drive national develop- Damaged parts of Hluttaw buildings inspected Third Amendment to Civil Service Personnel
ment, said Chairman of the State Administration Chairman of the State Administration Council Law enacted
Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing The State Administration Council of the
Haing at the meeting with departmental officials inspected repairs and renovations of damaged Hlut- Republic of the Union of Myanmar enacted the
and town elders at the city hall in Kengtung to talk taw buildings caused by the Mandalay earthquake Third Amendment to Civil Service Personnel Law
about regional development. in Nay Pyi Taw. as the SAC Law No 39/2025 under Section 419 of the
Constitution on 27 May 2025.
SAC Chair Senior General Min Aung Hlaing 27 May
visits Triangle Region Command HQ 30 May
Regiments and units coordinate with one an- Quake-affected ministries, staff housing and
other in military operations, said Chairman of the dormitories under repair EAOs urged to weigh ceasefire for rehab efforts
State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief Chairman of the National Disaster Management Chairman of the State Administration Council
of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing Committee Vice-Chairman of the State Adminis- Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing
in inspecting functions and duties of the Triangle tration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior urged ethnic armed organizations and relevant par-
Region Command Headquarters. General Soe Win inspected the repair and renovation ties to give serious consideration to this temporary
of ministerial buildings, staff housing and dormitories ceasefire, and to comply and cooperate, keeping in
26 May in Nay Pyi Taw. mind the interests of the nation and the people in light
of the rehabilitation of earthquake-affected areas at
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing receives NDAA Illegal Trade Eradication Steering Committee the second cash donation ceremony for quake victims.
(Mongla) delegation meets
Chairman of the State Administration Council Ministries and government bodies must cooper- 31 May
Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing ate with one another by sharing information and tak-
stressed that as Myanmar is a union nation, all ing joint action in combating illegal trade with neigh- Three key pillars to revive post-quake econ-
have to move forward with a union system based on bouring trading partner countries, said Chairman of omy
genuine multiparty democracy and a federal sys- the Steering Committee Vice-Chairman of the State Providing humanitarian assistance does not
tem, at the meeting with a peace delegation led by Administration Council Deputy Prime Minister Vice- end with mitigation, but it should be integrated into
Vice-Chairman of the Peace and Unity Committee of Senior General Soe Win, at the committee meeting the social protection system, said Chairman of the
the National Democratic Alliance Army (NDAA) U 2/2025 in Nay Pyi Taw. State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior
San Pae at the Golden Triangle Avenue of the Triangle General Min Aung Hlaing at the opening of the
Region Command Headquarters. 28 May Forum on Rebuilding Myanmar: Post-Earthquake
Economic Recovery at Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay
Repairs underway on earthquake-damaged Pyi Taw. — GNLM/TTA
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BUSINESS

CBM injects CNY610K, THB2.4M into financial

market on 30 May
THE Central Bank of Myanmar sold 397,843 yuan on that day.
(CBM) injected over 610,000 CBM injected over $42 mil-
yuan and 2.4 million baht on 30 lion, over 20 million baht and
May after sales of 4.3 million 500,000 yuan in April, over $126
baht on 28 May into the financial million, 320 million baht and
market. 3.6 million yuan in March, over
CBM announced on 27 May $88 million, 7.5 million yuan
that it would sell $30 million to and 161 million baht in Feb-
fuel oil importers. ruary and over $124 million,
CBM sold over $288,000, over 13.8 million baht and over
300,000 yuan and 2.8 million baht 4.8 million yuan in January.
on 26 May, over 990,000 yuan CBM aims to curb the instability
and two million baht on 23 May, in the foreign exchange mar-
over 5.7 million baht on 22 May, ket and currency devaluation.
$120,000 and two million baht on According to CBM’s notifica-
21 May, $568,000 and 1.9 million tion on 15 March, it has been
baht on 20 May, $3 million on 19 collaborating with law enforce-
May and $300,000 and 1.6 million ment agencies to combat and
baht on 16 May. prosecute those who attempt to
CBM pumped $138,500 and manipulate the currency mar-
three million baht on 15 May and ket under the existing laws.
over 4.3 million baht on 14 May CBM allowed authorized deal-
A counter staff is pictured counting greenbacks at the money exchange outlet.
into the financial market. ers (private banks) to operate
CBM announced on 13 online foreign exchange trading
May that it would sell $23.67 on 13 May and over $820,000 financial market after over 5.3 CBM announced on 6 May that freely as per the market rate, de-
million to fuel oil traders and and 1.5 million baht on 12 May. million baht and 723,000 yuan it would sell $33 million and 200 pending on supply and demand,
50 million baht to importers. CBM also injected over 3.6 mil- on 8 May, and $710,000 on 7 million baht to those engaged starting from 5 December 2023.
CBM sold over $1.62 million lion baht on 9 May again in the May into the financial market. in the fuel oil industry. CBM — NN/KK

Guangdong-Macao Products Registration Board

Fair 2025 welcomes Myanmar approves 4,393 pesticides
entrepreneurs THE Pesticide Registration Board has issued permits for 4,393
pesticides after its 45th meeting held in Nay Pyi Taw on 29 May,
according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation.
MYANMAR entrepreneurs are provide preferential treatment ed with an MOP3,000 for the Deputy Minister Dr Tin Htut, chair of the board, gave a remark
invited to participate in the 17th opportunities for Myanmar ex- export of goods to be exhib- that the department is ensuring safe and effective use of quality
Guangdong and Macao Brand- hibitors at the exhibition, and ited, excluding return trans- pesticides to increase the yield and exports. He asked the board
ed Products Fair 2025 (GMB- Myanmar companies are in- portation. This subsidy can be members to review each type of pesticide from various perspec-
PF) that will be held from 24 vited to participate in the My- withdrawn by the exhibition tives to prevent export rejections due to residue violations, ensure
to 27 July at Cotai Expo Hall D, anmar exhibition area to pro- organizers by presenting the high-quality and low-residue pesticides amid detection of pesticide
the Venetian Macao Hotel, Ma- mote and sell their products. export receipts. residues, have systemic pesticide registration procedures and
cao, according to the Myanmar The last GMBPF in 2024 show- Furthermore, exhibitors protect trade opportunities amid residue issue risks. Moreover, he
Trade Promotion Organization. cased a variety of high-quali- will be provided with accom- instructed officials concerned to cultivate pest-disease-resistant
The fair was organized ty products, including electric modation for a maximum of 5 crop varieties for sustainable agriculture rather than spraying pes-
by the Commerce and Invest- vehicles, home appliances, nights at designated hotels, and ticides, and conduct farmer-led
ment Promotion Institute clothing, scientific and tech- transportation between hotels campaigns with the efforts of com-
(IPIM) of the Macao Special nological innovation products, and the exhibition will be pro- munity-based pest control.
Administrative Region and the daily necessities, and jewel- vided. Myanmar entrepreneurs Manual Online (Myanmar
Department of Commerce of lery, attracting 100,000 attend- who wish to exhibit at the My- Agricultural Import Registration
Guangdong Province. It will ees and holding 400 business anmar Exhibition Area in the System (MAIRS) Online System
be a great platform to promote matches and resulting in 65 Belt and Road Pavilion of the is implemented to streamline
the brand and explore busi- agreements. exhibition can contact the or- the pesticide registration pro-
ness opportunities and Singa- At the 2025 GMBPF, 20 ganizer through email at info@ cess. The Pesticide Registration
pore will be invited to partici- booths (three by three metres) guangdongmacaofair.com, 0853 Board was attempting to process
pate this year. will be available for exhibition. 87989636 and fax: 0853 28976197 185 types of pesticides during its
Moreover, in order to Each booth will cost MOP1,400 or register through Myanmar 45th meeting. — NN/KK
promote trade between Chi- (approximately US$174.25), and Trade Promotion Organization
na’s mainland and ASEAN each exhibitor is entitled to re- at 067 408623 and email event. A pesticide shop is seen in
countries along the Belt and ceive one booth. td.myantrade@gmail.com. — Hinthada Township, Ayeyawady
Road, the Macao Region will Region.
Each booth will be provid- NN/KK
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BOOKRACK
POEM

Leverage up rehabilitation there is still something left for

Book Title – Kaba Thit Hma Kyosopatel Book Title – Happy Brain, Successful Life
of disaster-affected areas
you to do. And that something
is something good or what else
(Welcome to a New Earth) could it possibly be? Rick Hanson by Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha
Author – Mon Halsey She also clarifies the word Brain, One Simple Practice at a Time

D
UE to the Cyclone Mocha strike in Rakhine State, dam- “new Earth” likes it does not
age and losses amounting to over K534 billion occurred Publishing House – Zwe Thiha mean dramatic scene changes or
Translator – Zaw Win Kyu (Pyinmana)
in 2023. Reconstruction efforts were promptly carried
Publication Date – May 2025 (1st Edition)
shifts in colour like in the movies. Publishing House – Tharnge
out, and rebuilding was completed within six months. In 2024, But, it is something like compas-
Publication Date – January 2025 (1st Edition)
damage and loss caused by flooding from Typhoon Yagi were also Price – K15,000 sion, love, forgiveness, empathy,
quickly restored. Recently, restoration of the damage and losses generosity and wisdom that begin Price – K13,500
triggered by the Mandalay earthquake has been carried out as to rise in people’s minds like a

Kaba Thit Hma Kyosopatel

quickly as possible. unified force, a collective energy.

Happy Brain, Successful Life

Myanmar has faced various natural disasters such as cyclones, When goodness takes root deep
floods, and earthquakes, as well as threats from terrorist acts. The (Welcome to a New Earth) within us, we begin to connect tive experiences and create a welcoming and
damage and losses caused by these dangers have been experi-
enced not only by the State THIS week, the book we bring to and the worst people begin to events are examples of transfor-
more. We become more peaceful,
feel safer, experience a sense of
Rick Hanson by Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha positive atmosphere. It offers simple brain
training practices that you can do every day
but also by the affected people. you starts with “This book serves emerge. Masks start to fall away. mation. Even though we may not inner freedom and intend to do Brain, One Simple Practice at a Time to be good to yourself, enjoy life as it is build
Not only individual However, without losing hope as a guide to begin creating a Human compassion, understand- want to accept them at all, we good things. It can be supposed on your strengths, be more effective and
businesses but also or giving up, the country has new world based on a positive ing, attitudes, and empathy are are forced to do so with pain in as a process of human conscious- “SOUND, sensations, thoughts and desires help one achieve a deep sense of well-being make peace with your emotions.
MSMEs (Micro, Small, and united its available forces to mindset. It is not about fantasy. tested amid such massive dis- our hearts. Only by accepting can ness evolving and transforming. based on underlying neural activities are and absolute happiness through a ground- The readers will find it effective and val-
Medium Enterprises) have overcome the challenges and It is about discovering on your ruptions and changes, almost we move forward. Only then can She also defines it as “the interconnected and significantly influence breaking combination of mindful practices uable. This book will guide you on what you
suffered damages, causing dangers faced and continues own situations and events you like taking an exam. No matter we truly move on. There are also new world does not mean a world brain function, impacting everything from and neuroscience”, the back-cover blurb can do daily to reduce your stress, a reader
to do so. encounter every day. Going to the what happens, when the old col- lessons to be learned from these where the colours and shapes sensory perception to higher cognitive func- described. shared. Another reader remarked that this
impacts on the local
When the damage and new world is like pushing a door lapses, we have to rebuild some- events. of your surroundings magically tions. It is the little things that count. A book The book illustrated 52 practices in the book offers you practices to support and
economy in the recent losses from the Mandalay called the mind. When you pick thing new. In our own lives, many The author also reflects change just like in animated mov- sheds light on how little daily practices can psychological field to better retain positive increase your well-being and inner peace.
earthquake. The relevant earthquake occurred, friend- up the book called “Welcome to things may have changed. The on the remaining live event … ies. The new world is something change the way your brain works, protect emotions and experiences. The strategies Everyone can follow its practices in
organizations, together ly countries came to provide a New Earth”, you have already people we loved may no longer during the COVID-19 pandemic, you create by upgrading or elevat- against stress, lift mood and build emotional are grouped into five sections: “Be Good to their daily life to increase their sense of
with the government, timely assistance and rescue begun a journey to create and be with us. We may have lost we survived. During the floods, ing your mindset and behaviour”. resilience. Yourself ”, “Enjoy Life”, “Build Strengths”, security and worth, resilience, and effec-
must cooperate and operations, national leaders build your new world.” things we once owned. We may we made it through. Even in the The book carries eight chap- Just One Thing: Developing a Buddha “Engage the World”, and “Be at Peace”. tiveness. Each chapter shows the power of
work jointly to address sent condolences and messag- The author of the book is find ourselves in a new environ- recent earthquake, nothing hap- ters for the readers: Chapter 1 Brain One Simple Practice at a Time is Each practice takes only a couple of minutes, these seemingly simple practices. But they
this damage. If effective es of sympathy, and various Sayama Mon Halsey. This book ment, having to start life all over pened to us. Those who are read- Human Awareness, Chapter written by Rick Hanson, the best-selling contributing to relieving stress, boosting the will offer practical advice and steps on how
organizations and countries was written just eight days after again. We must move forward, ing this book now are the ones 2 Positive Mindset and Power, author of Buddha’s Brain. Zaw Win Kyu mind and calming down emotional reactions. you can deal with adversities.
actions are not taken
offered support in healthcare, the Mandalay earthquake, and adjusting to new ways of living who made it through. You are the Chapter 3 Voices of Thoughts, (Pyinmana) translated this into Myanmar, The original author, Rick Hanson, ex- To sum up, the book titled Just One
promptly to restore food, and shelter for the earth- the author has also added some with a “New Normal Life”. ones for whom death has not yet Chapter 4 Emotional Balance, pointing out simple brain training practices Thing will bring you the smallest changes
plained how to train the brain and emo-
the economy after a quake victims have all become reflections and content related to Moreover, in America, even arrived. The fact that you are still Chapter 5 Gratitude and Trans- on daily routines. tions effectively under the well-referenced that can have the largest impact on your
natural disaster, the good friends and allies of My- the earthquake. Hollywood burned to ash. In My- here, untouched by disaster, is in formation, Chapter 6 Nature and “Engaging in brain training practic- research in the positive psychology field, quality of life through simple daily practices.
impact on impoverished anmar. In the preface, the author anmar, when the Sagaing Fault itself an opportunity to do more Surroundings, Chapter 7 Com- es will induce changes in neuroplasticity. focusing particularly on neuroplasticity. For It is a must-read to improve mental health
communities within the If other countries also says, “When the world is facing shook, cities in the central region good things. Each day is like a munities for a New Earth, and With over 50 daily practices that can be instance, the “Taking in the Good” practice and well-being.
country could worsen show compassion and offer a large-scale crisis, both the best were damaged one by one. These reward. You are still here because Chapter 8 Letting Go of the Old. used anytime and anywhere, the book will will help enhance the ability to capture posi-
significantly. To enable genuine, heartfelt assistance,
then their citizens should also
rapid physical and
help one another even more
psychological assistance
sincerely. Citizens should also
for reconstruction and have love and compassion for
economic recovery, one another and help each oth-
individuals and er more earnestly. All suffer-
organizations will be able ings affect not only the nation
to provide efficient and but also its people, with hope By Maung Swan Yi, Translated by Myint Zan နေဝန်းပေါ်စ၊ မှုန်ပျပျနှင့်
sincere support to all for a better future. နေဝင်စချ ိန်၊ မှိုင်းမှိန်မှိန်သည်
communities affected by Efforts must be made to ပူရှိန်မပြင်း၊ နေမင်းမမြင့်
although there are
ensure that no truly suffering တူကာဖြင့်တည့်၊ ‘နေ’ နှင့် ‘ညည့်’ဆီ
natural disasters. similarities between the times (of while a person who wakes up late
people are left behind. Rescue ရှေးရှုသည်မို့
occurrences) mistakenly thinks that the setting of
and relief supplies from other ဦးတည်ချက်ချင်း ခြားလှ၏။
the sun rises are initially hazy the sun, the disappearance of its rays
regions are continuously arriving. It is necessary to deliver sup-
the sunsets somewhat darkened, and is the time of sunrise, welcoming the
plies as quickly as possible to those in need. Taking lessons from ဆည်းဆာရောင်မှိန်၊ နေဝင်ချ ိန်ကို မျက်ရည်ခဥ ုိ
the losses, future constructions must be planned and built to be the sun disappears; dawn: ရောင်ရှိန်တက်စ၊ အရုဏ်ထဟု ပါးနုပေါ်သက်
long-lasting and resilient. the sun rises, augur day break such illusions give birth to false hopes နောက်ကျနိုးသူ၊ တဦးလူက တစ်စက်မျှသာ
Not only individual businesses but also MSMEs (Micro, Small, By Min Zan the sun sets bring forth the night as the sun does set over the horizon တွေးယူမှားလျက်၊ စိတ်အားတက်စဉ် ရင်မာှ ငိခ ု ျုန်း
(hence) the ‘aims’ of the sunrises and and the environs are all dark အုပ့ံ န
ု း် အလွမး်
By Chit Ko Pe
and Medium Enterprises) have suffered damages, causing impacts နေလုံးဝင်၍
Across our land, so vast and wide, For unity’s the shield we raise, sunsets are strikingly different မခမ်းပင်လယ်
on the local economy in the recent earthquake. The relevant or- ဝန်းကျင်မှောင်ကျခဲ့လေပြီ။
Where diverse hearts in peace reside, To guard our future, light our ways. ဘယ်သတွေ ူ းဆ သိပါနိင
ု ။်
ganizations, together with the government, must cooperate and Composed on 2 February 1963 Perching on the tender cheek,
We stand as one, hand in hand,
work jointly to address this damage. If effective actions are not Translated on 30 May 2025 မောင်စွမ်းရည် is a tear-drop, a tiny bead,
A united, strong, and sacred band. Oh Myanmar, proud and free,
taken promptly to restore the economy after a natural disaster, ၂၊ ၂၊ ၁၉၆၃ ချစ်ကဖ
ုိ ေ and visible outwards, indeed.
One voice, one dream, one destiny.
the impact on impoverished communities within the country could Through trials fierce and storms Together we shall rise and shine, No one thinks of the feel,
worsen significantly. To enable rapid physical and psychological we face, In harmony, our fate is divine. that silently overwhelms me,
assistance for reconstruction and economic recovery, individuals No force can break our bonded grace. is vast like a sea.
and organizations will be able to provide efficient and sincere (In Tribute to All Those Who Fulfil National Duties…)
support to all communities affected by natural disasters.
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Academy actor donates cash to film crews

ACADEMY NAY TOE, who won the those from the grassroots level of the duction on 35th Street," said Nay Toe.
Best Actor Academy Award for 2024, film industry. The actor also donated K20 mil-
will provide financial assistance for "This is my second donation, rep- lion to Ko Lu Chaw’s group and other
artistes from different levels as his resenting the second academy dona- film crews at Story Book Studio in
second donation, said the actor. tion. I will present cash for healthcare Yangon on 12 February. — ASH/KTZH
The financial assistance for health- to senior film industry workers aged 55
care will be provided to film industry and above. The ceremony will be on 1
workers aged 55 and above, particularly and 3 June at Aung Pyae Sone film pro- Academy Nay Toe presents cash to Ko Lu
Chaw’s group and other film crews.

Thae Su Nyein
MISS Thae Su Nyein attended a press
show for the All for Love Wedding
Fair 2025 at Novotel Yangon Max
Hotel in Yangon on 26 May. Novotel
and My Dream arranged a birthday
surprise event for her. She joined the
two-day event.

Academy Zaw Myint Oo

Zarganar
THE Myanmar Motion Pictures
VETERAN artiste Zarganar, who writes
book reviews on his Facebook page, Organization will open an acting
picks the ‘So Tee Ka Kyanaw Bawa Pone class soon. Director Academy Zaw
Yeik Myar’ book by Saya Chit Oo Nyo. Myint Oo said, "The number of
"Saya is familiar with Thukhuma, and applications for the course is 10,000.
he writes his life experiences artistically The in-person test is on 9 June, and
in a comedic version. He also expressed we will select 50 trainees. The fee is
that I teased him as he sang the songs K1.5 million for three months. It is a
on the stage during the talk show. Saya five-day course per week. It will start
is good at singing, possesses a beautiful from 9 am and end at noon. Trainers
tone colour, and everyone can know are U Hein Soe, U Htoo Thar, U Thiha
whether he can sing or not as soon as Kyaw Soe, Maung Thi and Daw Shwe
they hear his voice,” said Zarganar. Zin Htike."

C E L E B R I T Y
Poe Mamhe Thar Aye Myat Thu
THE series ‘Achit Nyi THE ASEAN All-Stars team became
Phoe Chit Hmya Chin’ with Nay popular with a goal scored by My-
REGARDING the recent sale post for Toe and Poe Mamhe anmar player Maung Maung Lwin
‘Thabin Chan’ made by Myanmar tradi- Thar is broadcast on the against the Manchester United
tional dancer Phoe Chit, the dancer said CANAL+ channel daily. team. Actress Aye Myat Thu con-
it has not yet been sold. He decided The actress shared pho- gratulated Myanmar team captain
to sell to repay some debts. Interested tos of her character ‘Hsu Maung Maung Lwin for his unique
buyers can contact, and it is called Lin’ on her Facebook skill in scoring a goal against
‘Thabin Chan’ for personal admiration. page and urged her fans Manchester United. Player Maung
It is not owned by the theatrical associ- to support her. — Htun Maung Lwin is the first Myanmar
ation, and he purchased it with his own Htun/KTZH player to score a goal against Man
funds. United.
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NATIONAL
FDA warns of Myanmar-China Friendship Association,
unapproved Thai-labelled North Petroleum ink partnership MoU
Sprite in market
THE Department of Food and distributed in the markets.
Drug Administration of the Min- Therefore, consumers are
istry of Health announced that advised not to purchase such
Sprite soft drink bottles with illegal food items that may harm
Thai language labels that are public health and undermine
not FDA-approved have been quality assurance and responsi-
found in the market. bility. Furthermore, distributors
The FDA is continuously and sellers must avoid distribut-
conducting inspections to en- ing or selling that food product
sure that the public can consume in the market and action will be
authentic and safe foods, and taken under Section 28 (a) of the
such illegal soft drinks without National Food Law if they fail to
FDA approval were found to be comply, the FDA said. — MT/ZN
Myanmar-China Friendship Association (Central) and North Petroleum & Chemical Group Co Ltd (NPCC)
officials are seen signing an MoU.
A sample of a white Sprite brand soft drink bottle approved
by the Food and Drug Administration THE Myanmar-China Friend- hall of the association, in the and signed an MOU. The NPCC
ship Association (Central) and presence of the vice-chair, sec- chair contributed K20 million to
North Petroleum and Chemical retary and officials concerned. the association, and the chair
Group Co Ltd (NPCC) signed a U Tin Oo, chair of the asso- of the association presented a
Memorandum of Understanding ciation and Mr Li Li, chair of the Certificate of Appreciation. —
(MoU) on 30 May at the meeting NPCC, gave opening remarks ASH/KK

Global aid pours into Myanmar as

quake toll hits 3,740
A sample of a green Sprite brand Thai-labelled soft drink
bottle that is being illegally manufactured and sold AS of 31 May, a total of 3,740 areas without delay. To date, 653 etary and material assistance.
people died, 5,104 were injured, individuals have been rescued Between 5 pm on 30 May
and 67 remain missing in six alive from collapsed buildings, and 5 pm on 31 May, 0.315 tonne
regions and states of Myanmar and the bodies of 817 deceased of hand sanitizer arrived at
that were severely affected by persons have been recovered. Yangon International Airport,
the powerful earthquake that Local donors and philan- donated by the Fo Guang Shani
struck on 28 March. thropic individuals have been Buddha’s Light International
Search and rescue teams providing financial aid and re- Association and Yayasan Sin
from the Myanmar Fire Bri- lief supplies to those affected by Chew groups from Malaysia.
gade, along with local and inter- the disaster. Similarly, foreign These relief items will be
national rescue organizations, governments, international swiftly distributed to the af-
have been conducting emer- organizations, and charitable fected communities to ensure
gency operations in the affected donors have contributed mon- timely support. — MNA/MKKS

Insurance key to coping with natural disasters

WHEN people suffer loss of life and prop- the strength to pay, there was no case of your insurance company,” said insurance
erty in natural disasters, insurance can collapse,” she said. consultant U Kyaw Kyaw.
help them cope with it, said Daw Marla Some owners of collapsed buildings The different amounts between
Nyunt, vice chair-person of the Myanmar in the Mandalay earthquake received in- claims and compensation are due to the
Insurance Association at the opening of surance compensation, but some without variable PAE depending on time.
the Rebuilding Myanmar Post Earthquake policies did not. Customers had to pur- “I had quake and fire insurance for my
Economic Recovery held at the Mingalar chase fire and quake insurance together, house, some walls of which cracked due to
Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw on 30 May. and those with fire-only policies were not the quake. I claimed over K13 million, and
“There are insurance companies in entitled to compensation. First National Insurance (FNI) Company
Myanmar. They will have the opportunity “The premium rate for quake is only paid over K9.2 million today. I would like
to discuss what challenges and opportu- 0.1 per cent of the building value (insured to thank all of them, “ said Ko Myo Thant
nities there will be after the earthquake. value), say, K100,000 a year for a K100-mil- Zaw, an insurance agent.
Internationally, quake insurance is sold lion building. For starters, they can buy it Among insurance types in Myan- Insurance companies are paying
separately, not together with fire. We from an insurance company. If you already mar, the bestselling policies include life, compensation to homeowners who suffered
are considering such a scheme. As the have fire insurance, you can make it in- quake, vehicle and fire insurance. — losses in the Mandalay quake and have
industry is naturally prepared to have clude quake coverage. You need to ask Htun Htun/ZN insurance policies.
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ECONOMY
WORLD

Leaders: Sino-UK trade ties gain

momentum amid global uncertainty
Despite geopolitical and economic
uncertainties, participants identified
opportunities for expanding trade
between the two nations.
BUSINESS leaders and industry saw continued opportunities for
representatives expressed opti- expanding trade between Britain
mism about the evolving trade and China.
relationship between Britain and Marco Forgione, director
China on Thursday, speaking on general of the Chartered Insti-
the sidelines of the Global Britain tute of Export & International
Trade Expo 2025, an annual trade Trade, told Xinhua that while re-
forum designed to help business- cent global disruptions have pre-
es expand internationally. sented challenges, there remains
Held at London’s Queen significant potential in bilateral The Global Britain Trade Expo 2025 is held in London, Britain, on 29 May 2025. PHOTO: XINHUA
Elizabeth II Centre, the forum trade. “It would be foolhardy to
drew senior decision-makers imagine that the future of electric “If we are to address climate Forgione added. the two countries as having
and executives from more than vehicles (EVs), or many other change, economic deprivation, John McLean, chairman “markedly changed” since mid-
36 countries. Despite mount- sectors, doesn’t herald a partner- health inequalities, and educa- of the China-Britain Business 2023, following visits by several
ing geopolitical and economic ship between the UK and China,” tional exclusion... the only way we Development Centre, described senior British officials to China.
uncertainty, many participants he said. do that is through collaboration,” the trade atmosphere between — Xinhua

Germany considers 10% tax N EWS I N BRI EF

on internet giants India’s GDP growth in FY25 because

of good domestic consumption &
GERMANY is weighing plans tions in particular are cleverly ture commissioner Wolfram government investment
for a 10 per cent digital tax for engaging in tax avoidance” Weimer said earlier the govern-
internet giants such as Alpha- while German businesses ment was drafting a proposal THE robust GDP numbers of the Indian economy in the fourth
bet and Meta, a senior official are “treated with no mercy, for such a digital tax but would quarter of the fiscal year 2025 are because of good domestic con-
said Friday, despite the risk of everything is taxed”. first invite Google and other big sumption, government investment, and relatively lower dependence
stoking further trade tensions “A fairer system must be tech companies for talks. on exports, say experts reacting to the numbers.
with the United States. created here so that this tax Weimer — the former edi- Manoranjan Sharma, Chief Economist at Infomeric Valuations
“This is a question of tax avoidance is addressed,” he tor of Die Welt and other media and Ratings said “India’s economy rose by 6.5 per cent in FY 25, in line
justice,” parliamentary state said about the plan to tax ad- — on Thursday told Stern mag- with the estimates making it once again the world’s fastest-growing
secretary in the digital minis- vertising revenue from plat- azine that “the large American major economy. This strengthens the thought that India is once again
try Philip Amthor told Die Welt forms such as Meta’s Insta- digital platforms like Alphabet/ one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Growth
newspaper. gram and Facebook. Google, Meta and others are on outlook has remained robust because of the domestic consumption,
“Large digital corpora- Germany’s media and cul- my agenda”. govt investment and relatively lower dependence on exports.” — ANI
He said he had “invited
Google management and key
industry representatives to
Trump says will double steel, aluminium
meetings at the chancellery tariffs to 50%
to examine alternatives, includ- PRESIDENT Trump announced plans to double tariffs on steel and alu-
ing possible voluntary commit- minium imports to 50 per cent, to protect US industry, while promoting
ments”. a controversial partnership between US Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel.
“At the same time, we are US President Donald Trump said Friday that he would double
preparing a concrete legisla- steel and aluminium import tariffs to 50 per cent from next week, the
tive proposal,” Weimer added. latest salvo in his trade wars aimed at protecting domestic industries.
This could be based on the “We’re going to bring it from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, the tariffs
model in Austria, which has a on steel into the United States of America,” he said while addressing
five per cent tax, he said, add- workers at a US Steel plant in Pennsylvania.
ing that in Germany “we con- “Nobody’s going to get around that,” he added in the speech before
sider a 10 per cent tax rate to blue-collar workers in the battleground state that helped deliver his
German official Philip Amthor said ‘large digital corporations in be moderate and legitimate”. election victory last year. — AFP
particular are cleverly engaging in tax avoidance’. PHOTO: AFP/FILE — AFP
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BIZ
WORLD/AD

China’s auto industry association warns against

destructive “involution” in NEV market
THE China Association declining profitability re- The CAAM noted
of Automobile Manufac- cently, largely due to the that recent sharp price
turers (CAAM) has an- rise of “involution-style” cuts, initiated by a major
nounced an industry-wide competition marked by carmaker on 23 May and
initiative urging automak- disorderly price wars. subsequently followed by
ers to avoid disorderly Continuous invest- others, have sparked mar-
competition in the coun- ment is essential to en- ket panic.
try’s booming new energy sure product support and Such price wars, the
vehicle (NEV) market. drive innovation, yet dis- association warned, are
The statement em- orderly price wars are se- squeezing profit margins,
phasized that while Chi- verely disrupting business undermining service qual-
na’s NEV industry has operations, threatening ity, and putting the indus-
seen rapid growth, with the stability of industrial try’s development at risk.
new energy vehicles ac- and supply chains, and They also endanger con-
counting for over 40 per dragging the sector into sumer rights and could
cent of new car sales, the a vicious cycle, the CAAM A journalist records a Volkswagen ID.AURA on display at the 21st Shanghai International lead to broader safety is-
industry has experienced said. Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China’s Shanghai, 23 April 2025. PHOTO: XINHUA sues. — Xinhua

Seoul subway fire set by man, 400 California governor says small
passengers evacuate through tunnel businesses devastated by
A man started a fire inside
Trump’s tariffs
a moving subway train in
Seoul around 8:40 am on FOLLOWING rulings by more acute as it relates had met more than a
Saturday, forcing about 400 two federal courts block- to shortages and sup- dozen small business
passengers to evacuate on ing key tariff measures ply constraints that are owners and found that
foot through the tunnel, ac- enacted by the Trump inevitable if this con- the tariffs had caused
cording to South Korean administration, Cali- tinues,” Newsom said “complete devastation”
media. fornia Governor Gavin during a podcast inter- to their operations. He
The incident occurred Newsom praised the view with Ben Meiselas, shared the story of one
near the center of the cap- decisions but warned co-founder of Meidas- such entrepreneur, a
ital. The suspect fled the Supplied photo shows passengers evacuating after a that the damage to small Touch Network. woman who sells baby
scene but was apprehend- fire started inside a subway train in Seoul on 31 May businesses had already “We’re in this cha- products, who said she
ed at a nearby station. Po- 2025. PHOTO: YONHAP/KYODO been severe and would otic moment. It’s self-in- might lose her home be-
lice are investigating his only worsen if the tariffs flicted by the Trump ad- cause of the levies.
motives, as he appears to Around 20 people lieved to be minor. Service remain in place. ministration. That chaos “That’s because of
have started the fire using were taken to hospital with on the line where the fire “This has already continues. The damage Trump’s unilateral pol-
gasoline he brought with smoke inhalation and other broke out was suspended had an impact, and the has been done,” he said. icies, illegal,” he added.
him. injuries, most of them be- for about an hour. — Kyodo impact would be even Newsom said he — Xinhua

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Consignees of cargo carried on M.V BLPL TRUST Consignees of cargo carried on M.V BANGKOK Consignees of cargo carried on M.V MSC ANDREA
VOY.NO. (1506S) are hereby notified that the vessel will VOY.NO. (214N) are hereby notified that the vessel will F VOY.NO. (SB520A) are hereby notified that the
be arriving on 1-6-2025 and cargo will be discharged into be arriving on 1-6-2025 and cargo will be discharged into vessel will be arriving on 1-6-2025 and cargo will be
the premises of AWPT where it will lie at the consignee’s the premises of AWPT where it will lie at the consignee’s discharged into the premises of AWPT where it will lie
risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and risk and expenses and subject to the byelaws and at the consignee’s risk and expenses and subject to the
conditions of the Port of Yangon. conditions of the Port of Yangon. byelaws and conditions of the Port of Yangon.
Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am Damaged cargo will be surveyed daily from 8 am
to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now to 11:20 am and 12 noon to 4 pm to Claim’s Day now
declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo declared as the third day after final discharge of cargo
from the Vessel. from the Vessel. from the Vessel.
No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after No claims against this vessel will be admitted after
the Claims Day. the Claims Day. the Claims Day.
Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185 Phone No: 2301185
Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department Shipping Agency Department
Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority Myanma Port Authority
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M/S BLPL SHIPPING LINES M/S SAMUDERA SHIPPING LINE M/S MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A
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WEEKLY WORLD NEWS DIGEST

May 31

Asian leaders voice

concerns over US tariffs
POLITICAL leaders and former heads from the US tariffs and emphasized the
of state from across Asia have expressed importance of expanding cooperation
concerns over the US government’s tariff through the Association of Southeast
policies, calling for greater unity among Asian Nations and the Comprehensive
Asian nations to overcome shared chal- and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pa-
lenges. cific Partnership (CPTPP), particularly in
Speaking at the 30th “Future of Asia” trade and industry.
international forum held in Tokyo from Cambodian Prime Minister Hun
29 to 30 May, Singapore’s Deputy Prime Manet said that trade wars undermine
Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that the a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based
current global trade order is under threat. multilateral trade system, dispropor-
The port of Singapore is a major hub for Asia trade. PHOTO: PIX FOR VISUAL He urged Asian countries to stand tionately affecting the most vulnerable.
PURPOSE/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS united in addressing trade issues arising — Xinhua

May 30 MAY 29

US implements extra visa vetting for Harvard Israel announces creation of 22 settlements
THE US Department of State on Friday and “such applicants include, but are not ISRAEL announced on Thursday the crea- en by the country’s security cabinet, was
ordered all US embassies and consulates limited to prospective students, students, tion of 22 new settlements in the occupied announced by far-right Finance Minister
worldwide to “immediately begin addi- faculty, employees, contractors, guest West Bank, risking further strain on rela- Bezalel Smotrich, himself a settler, and De-
tional vetting” for anyone seeking a visa speakers, and tourists”. tions with the international community fence Minister Israel Katz, who is in charge
to travel to Harvard University for “any The word “any” is underlined with already taxed by the war in Gaza. of managing the communities.
purpose”. bold font in the passage, while the cable Israeli settlements in the West Bank are In a statement, Hamas condemned
According to a diplomatic cable states that the screening applies to “any” regularly condemned by the United Nations the move as “further confirmation that the
signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio nonimmigrant visa applicant for “any” as illegal under international law, and are criminal Zionist occupation continues to
and seen by local media, the “additional purpose. The US government on Tuesday seen as one of the main obstacles to a lasting impose facts on the ground by accelerating
vetting” comprises “a complete screening suspended scheduling new interviews for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. steps to Judaize Palestinian land within a
of the online presence” of the applicants, student-visa applicants. — Xinhua The decision to establish more, tak- clear annexation project”. — AFP

May 28 MAY 27

Mexican voters to elect all judges Greece vows ‘full transparency’ in EU farm
MEXICO is set to become the world’s participation of controversial candidates subsidy row
only country to let voters elect all of — such as a former lawyer for notorious GREECE’S agriculture minister on Tues- tors said there was a “lack of sincere coop-
their judges, sparking sharp disagree- drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman — day promised “full transparency” in the eration”. The European Public Prosecutor’s
ment about whether the reforms will means it is doomed to backfire. disbursement of EU farm subsidies after Office (EPPO) in a statement last week said
diminish or strengthen criminal influ- On Sunday, voters will choose sev- a top Greek official was sacked in a fraud “gathering digital evidence at the head-
ence over the courts. eral thousand federal, district and local probe row with Brussels. quarters of OPEKEPE proved particularly
The government says the unprec- judges and magistrates. Another election Costas Tsiaras said the Greek authority challenging and was significantly delayed”
edented popular vote for judges and for the remainder will be held in 2027. for the payment of common agricultural until the early hours of the morning.
magistrates at all levels — including the Not just anybody can run for one of policy aid (OPEKEPE) would enter a “new The prosecutors said “a significant
Supreme Court — is needed to address these jobs. Candidates must have a law era with full transparency”. Tsiaras on Fri- number” of individuals had obtained pay-
rampant corruption and impunity. degree, experience in legal affairs, what day fired the head of OPEKEPE, retired ment entitlements between 2019 and 2022,
Critics argue it will undermine the is termed “a good reputation”, and no judge Nikolaos Salatas, following a raid at mostly by staking false claims on public
judiciary’s independence and warn the criminal record. — AFP the OPEKEPE offices in which EU prosecu- lands. — AFP

May 26 May 25

Israel marks second Jerusalem Day under shadow In India’s congested cities, delivery apps cash in
of Gaza war IN India’s sprawling financial hub of get hold of not only food and drink but
ISRAELI police deployed near the walls tionalists, many of them religious Jews, Mumbai armies of “dabbawalas” have anything else from clothes to iPhones
of Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday ahead march through Jerusalem and its annexed for decades crisscrossed the city by foot — within minutes.
of annual celebrations marking Israel’s Old City, including in predominantly Pal- and bicycle, delivering home-cooked The so-called quick commerce apps
capture of east Jerusalem, held this year estinian neighbourhoods, waving Israeli food to office workers who are keen are redefining the retail game, not only
under the shadow of the war in Gaza. flags, dancing and sometimes shouting to avoid the searing heat and traf- disrupting e-commerce titans such as
Jerusalem Day commemorates what inflammatory slogans. The route ends at fic-snarled streets. Amazon with their speed and efficiency
Israel considers the reunification of the the Western Wall — the last remnant of the Now, across the country, young en- but also long-established “mom and
city under its control following the Ar- Second Temple destroyed by the Romans trepreneurs are taking that tradition pop” stores which are no longer con-
ab-Israeli war. in 70 AD — the holiest site where Jews are to the next level with the explosion of venient enough. — AFP
Every year, thousands of Israeli na- allowed to pray. — AFP shopping apps that allow customers to
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SPORTS
Myanmar sports talents embark on
study tour to Guangzhou, Shenzhen
A Myanmar sports talents delegation
composed of both current and former
national athletes visited Guangzhou
and Shenzhen, China, as part of a study
tour, according to the Chinese Embas-
sy to Myanmar.
Deputy Director-General U Kyaw
San Oo of the Department of Sports
and Physical Education under the Min-
istry of Sports and Youth Affairs led the Italy's Jannik Sinner
delegation. It included elite athletes is the top seed in
and officials from sports federations Paris. PHOTO: AFP
such as athletics, wushu, shooting,
chinlone, table tennis and badmin-
ton, as well as from sports training
institutions.
Ruthless Sinner
The tour was organized and
sponsored by the Chinese Embassy
marches into
to Myanmar. The delegation arrived
in Guangzhou on 26 May and visited
Myanmar sports talents are pictured during their study tour to China.
French Open
fourth round
Shameen Island, Bruce Lee’s former Guangzhou and Shenzhen via high- eral Mr Yang Hai of the Guangdong
residence, Guangzhou Sport Univer- speed rail and toured key sites, includ- Provincial Sports Bureau received the
sity, Guangzhou Gymnasium and sev- ing Window of the World, the Luohu delegation to discuss China-Myanmar
eral sports-related facilities. They also shopping mall and cultural and sports sports cooperation and exchange. The TOP seed Jannik Sinner dismissed
observed demonstrations of wushu venues, to study the current develop- study tour concluded successfully on world number 34 Jiri Lehecka in straight
and curling. ment progress of major Chinese cities. 30 May with the delegation’s return to sets on Saturday at Roland Garros as
The group travelled between On 29 May, Deputy Director-Gen- Yangon. — ASH/ KZL the Italian booked his place in the fourth
round.
Sinner delivered a dominant dis-
play of power-hitting as the first-ranked
Myanmar men’s U22 faces China U22 in friendly today men's player beat his opponent 6-0, 6-1,
6-2.
"Today I was playing really, really
AS part of its preparation for internation- two friendly matches against its Chinese ternational window, Myanmar U22 played well, especially during (the first) two-
al competitions scheduled for this year, counterpart — the first today and the two friendly matches against Hong Kong and-a-half sets... so very happy," said
the Myanmar men’s U22 national football second on 4 June. U22 in Yangon. Both matches ended in Sinner, who dedicated the victory to his
team, currently training in China, is set to The team is training with more than draws. The Myanmar U22 team is pre- coach Simone Vagnozzi whose birthday
play a friendly match against the China 30 preliminary players in preparation paring to compete in the ASEAN U22 it was Friday.
U22 team today. for three international competitions this Championship in July, the AFC U23 Asian The 23-year-old will next meet 17th
The Myanmar U22 team is holding year. For the current tour, a 24-member Cup qualifiers in September and the 33rd seed Andrey Rublev in the last 16 after
a training camp in China from 31 May squad has been selected. Thailand SEA Games in December. — the Russian was given a bye through
to 4 June. During the camp, it will play Earlier in March during the FIFA in- Shine Htet Zaw the third round following Frenchman
Arthur Fils' withdrawal due to injury.
Sinner is yet to drop a set in the
French Open this year as he continues
his impressive return to action following
a three-month doping suspension. He
returned in time for the Italian Open
earlier in May, eventually losing the final
to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, after
confidently navigating his way through
the first five matches.
Sinner has now racked up four sets
without conceding a game since his
comeback in Rome.
And on Saturday he won the first 11
games in a row against Lehecka before
the Czech got on the scoreboard to make
it 5-1 in the second set.
The three-time Grand Slam cham-
pion hammered 31 winners on his way
to victory on Court Suzanne Lenglen
The Myanmar men’s U22 team is seen during its training session in China. PHOTO: MFF and only faced one break point, which
he saved. — AFP
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Lifestyle
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Sicily requires hospitals to hire

doctors who perform abortions
In Sicily, only 47 per cent of hospitals with gynaecology depart-
ments perform abortions, below the national average of 61 per cent.

S
icily has passed a law re- refuse to perform the procedure naecologists across Italy were
quiring public hospitals by citing conscientious objections. conscientious objectors, rising
to hire doctors who do In practice, this means abor- to 81.5 per cent in Sicily. The law
not object to performing tion access can be difficult in change was proposed by Dario
abortions, amid difficulties across many areas of the Catholic-major- Safina, a member of the regional
Italy in accessing terminations. ity country — including in Sicily. assembly for the centre-left Dem-
The measure was adopted Of the 55 hospitals on the is- ocratic Party, who hailed it as a
by the assembly of the right-wing- land with a gynaecology depart- “historic moment”. Italy’s far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni opposes abortion but has
led regional authority on Tuesday, ment, abortion is performed in “Our goal is that the right to said she will not change the law.
in what its main proponent de- 47 per cent of them, below the abortion is real, not just theoreti-
scribed as a “historic moment”. national average of 61 per cent, ac- cal,” he wrote on Facebook. that is fairer, more efficient and Minister Giorgia Meloni opposes
Abortion has been legal in cording to Italy’s health ministry. “With this rule, we lay the respectful of the rights of all,” abortion but has said she will not
Italy since 1978 but doctors can In 2022, 61 per cent of all gy- foundation for a health system he added. Italy’s far-right Prime change the law. — AFP

UAE airports set global benchmark in

digital efficiency
Cybersecurity remains a top priority within the UAE’s airport
digital strategies.
SELIM BOURI, President for cutting-edge technologies, Zayed International Airport in
the Middle East and Africa particularly in light of the in- Abu Dhabi — a fully integrated
(MEA) at SITA, a global leader creasing challenge of man- platform for biometric identity
in air transport IT and commu- aging growing passenger vol- processing.
Recent tourism surges have raised environmental concerns for marine
nications, has confirmed that umes. This system, he noted, re-
life and coastal ecosystems. PHOTO: AFP
airports in the UAE, particu- In remarks to the Emirates duces congestion and waiting

Booming tourism
larly those in Dubai and Abu News Agency (WAM), Bouri times while enhancing airport
Dhabi, have established new explained that SITA works capacity to handle the rising
global benchmarks in innova- closely with UAE airports to number of international flights.

takes its toll on tion, efficiency and passenger

experience.
He noted the country’s
understand their unique needs
and opportunities, providing
tailored technology solutions,
Zayed International Airport
experienced strong growth in
flight traffic in 2024, making it

Croatia’s coast clear commitment to digital-

isation and the adoption of
pointing to the implementation
of the Smart Travel system at
essential to adopt digital solu-
tions to meet this surge. — ANI

Sakarun beach on Dugi Otok island is

known as “Croatia’s Caribbean”.
IN recent years, particularly to has initiated a project to monitor
popular spots like Sakarun beach Sakarun and educate both locals
on Dugi Otok island, often dubbed and tourists about the importance
“Croatia’s Caribbean”. of Posidonia, which plays a crucial
However, the surge in tour- role in carbon storage, oxygen
ism has raised environmental production, and beach erosion
concerns, particularly regard- prevention. For the past three
ing the impact on marine life years, efforts have been made to
and coastal ecosystems. Ex- leave Posidonia on the beach to
perts warn that the removal of protect the ecosystem. Students
Posidonia, a vital Mediterranean like Marija Meklav are actively
seagrass, has led to the degrada- participating in fieldwork to raise
tion of sandy beaches, which are awareness and promote sustain-
already scarce in Croatia. able practices among visitors. — Zayed International Airport, also known as Abu Dhabi International Airport, is the primary international
Geologist Kristina Pikelj AFP airport serving Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. PHOTO: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS