The country’s cities have been spared the violence of a hard-fought civil war. But as the economy has hollowed out, many ...

Lion dancers perform during a celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw ...

Nationalist activists and monks rally as Myanmar faces genocide allegations in The Hague over its 2017 crackdown on the ...

Myanmar’s military regime has tightened import restrictions, exacerbating the country’s economic crisis and sparking ...

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. local time on No. 2 Main Road in Hlegu township. Authorities said a truck transporting factory workers lost ...

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Shwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at ...

The Central Bank of Myanmar’s move to curb dollar and gold speculation leaves customers facing delays and restrictions.

YANGON/SEOUL/HANOI -- As Yangon pushes out in all directions on its way to becoming Myanmar's first megacity, East Asian countries are snapping up the opportunity to build bridges, industrial parks ...

Yangon is introducing smart meters to control the electricity supply, monitor usage and bill customers in a single automated system. If a pilot project is successful, the potential for further ...

At a charming Kayan restaurant overlooking Yangon’s Pazundaung Creek, the waiter uses a cleaver to crack open a clay mound. He extracts a bamboo-wrapped chicken, dripping in its own juices. It’s been ...