As part of the Monsoon Season Greening Campaign, the Ministry of State Administration Council Chairman's Office (3) held its 2025 Monsoon Season Tree Planting Ceremony at the Tax Appellate Tribunal Office in Nay Pyi Taw in the morning on June 25.

Union Minister for the SAC Chairman's Office (3) U Maung Maung Tint, Deputy Minister U Htin Kyaw Thu, Chairman of the Tax Appellate Tribunal U Myint Oo, members of the Tax Appellate Tribunal, the Director-General, and other officers and staff attended the event.

During the tree planting ceremony, the Union Minister, Deputy Minister, Chairman and members of the Tax Appellate Tribunal, and staff planted 200 saplings of perennial and fruit trees at the designated areas to commemorate the 2025 Monsoon Season Tree Planting event. The Union Minister also toured the planting sites, observing the tree planting activities, and presented indoor plants as commemorative gifts to those who participated.

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Nearly 40,000 seafarers from Myanmar leave the country each year to serve on international vessels, and around 20,000 are officially certified to work abroad, according to Captain Soe Min Aung, President of the Myanmar Seafarers’ Federation (MSF). He remarked at the International Seafarers’ Day ceremony held yesterday morning at the National Museum in Dagon Township, Yangon.
“Since 2020, MSF has handled over 300 complaints related to workplace injuries and other issues. For those who are injured, we provide medical treatment, salary entitlements, and insurance benefits. We also address problems such as unpaid wages and difficulties in the workplace,” said Captain Soe Min Aung. “MSF is committed to supporting seafarers by addressing their concerns and helping to improve their quality of life”.
The event was attended by Dr Ko Ko Naing, Director-General of the Department of Maritime Transport, along with the MSF president, executive officers, and members of the Myanmar Seafarers’ Federation. — Arkar Lin/MKKS

Source: GNLM

According to the observations at 17:30 hrs MST today, monsoon is strong over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be scattered in Mandalay, Magway, Lower Sagaing Regions and Kayah State, fairly widespread to widespread in Naypyitaw, Yangon, Bago, Upper Sagaing,  Ayeyarwady, Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavyfalls during tonight to 30-6-2025. Occassional squalls with rough seas will be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach 35 mph. Wave height will be about 11-13 feet off and along Myanmar Coasts.

Advisory

People should be awared the natural disasters such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, Lightning strike, lightning, hails, flash flood and landslide in the hilly areas and near small rivers and to make necessary preparations for inland water transport, domestic flight and irrigation dams.

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Chairman of National Disaster Management Committee, Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister Vice Senior General Soe Win, accompanied by Union Ministers, Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, and council members, on June 24, inspected the ongoing reconstruction and repair work for staff housing damaged by the Mandalay earthquake, the Pyinmana No. (1) Myoma Market, and the Uttarathiri Dam.

First, the SAC Vice Chairman, and officials inspected the repair status and completion of Union Minister housing damaged by the earthquake in Zeyatheiddhi Ward, Zabuthiri Township. They coordinated with relevant officials to address any necessary requirements.

Next, the SAC Vice Chairman, and officials visited Building No. 3384 (classified as Orange Level) and Building No. 3383 (classified as Blue Level) in Nyanatheikdi Ward, Zabuthiri Township. They observed the ongoing repair work.

They also inspected the progress of clearing collapsed structures in Blocks A and B of the Pyinmana No. (1) Myoma Market. Additionally, they reviewed the repair efforts for the Uttarathiri Dam, located on Kyauk-O Creek, specifically addressing water leakage from its outlet pipe and damage to the earthen embankment. Following presentations by officials on the progress of these tasks, the SAC Vice Chairman provided necessary instructions.

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The Myanmar delegation, led by General Mya Tun Oo, Member of the State Administration Council, Deputy Prime Minister, and Union Minister for Transport and Communications, returned to Myanmar on June 24 after attending the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025) held in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation, from June 18 to 21, 2025.

On the morning of June 18, the Myanmar delegation, led by the Deputy Prime Minister, held discussions with a delegation led by Mr. Maksim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. In the afternoon, they met with a delegation led by Mr. Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Roscongress Investment Fund.

During these meetings, they exchanged views openly on the progress of ongoing activities based on the resolutions of the Russia-Myanmar Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, developments in Myanmar-Russia economic cooperation, and future collaboration initiatives.

During the forum, on the morning of June 19, Deputy Prime Minister, participated in a roundtable discussion on the expansion of new international transport corridors to promote Russian trade with Southeast Asian countries. He joined the international ministers and experts, including Mr. Igor Levitin, Advisor to the President of Russia on Transport and Communications.

Following the roundtable discussion, the Myanmar delegation continued discussions with a group led by Mr. Igor Levitin, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation on Transport and Infrastructure. They exchanged views on expanding Russia's new trade routes, developing Myanmar's transport infrastructure, and cooperating in other promising sectors.

In the afternoon, the Myanmar delegation met with a delegation led by Mr. Shatriov Sergey Vladimirovich, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Roscongress Investment Fund. They held open discussions on the progress of projects in cooperation with Myanmar and future undertakings by the Roscongress Investment Fund.

On the morning of June 20, the Myanmar delegation, attended the signing ceremony of the Agreement on Investment Promotion and Protection. This agreement was signed by Dr. Kan Zaw, Union Minister for Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, and Mr. Maksim Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center in St. Petersburg.

Following this, the Myanmar delegation met with Mr. Ivan Viktorovich Polyakov, Chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council. They discussed economic cooperation between Russia and ASEAN countries, including promoting trade and investment between Russia and Myanmar, and other matters related to economic collaboration. On the afternoon of June 20, the Deputy Prime Minister, along with Union Ministers and high-ranking officials from various ministries, participated in the Plenary Session, the main event of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

During this session, Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, delivered a speech and led the main discussions of the international economic forum. Mr. Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia; Mr. Paul Mashatile, Vice President of South Africa; Mr. Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China; and Mr.9 Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chief of the Royal Guard of Bahrain, also participated in the discussions.

During the forum, on the morning of June 18, Union Ministers Dr. Kan Zaw, U Min Naung, U Chit Swe, and U Tun Ohn attended the Second Joint Working Group Meeting on Cooperation between Myanmar and the Eurasian Economic Commission.

They held frank discussions on matters concerning further boosting trade and investment. Similarly, Union Ministers Dr. Kan Zaw and Dr. Thet Khaing Win met with relevant officials and organizations in their respective fields to discuss cooperation matters.

This year's 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was attended by over 21,800 participants, including heads of state, government officials from 144 countries worldwide, and over 1,000 speakers from 380 international economic organizations. A total of 1,073 economic agreements were signed during the forum. Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Transport and Communications, General Mya Tun Oo, returned to Yangon by air on the morning of June 24, it’s leant.

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The Committee on the Development of a Resilient and Strong Social Community held its meeting yesterday afternoon via an online system at the conference hall of the Ministry 2 at the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman in Nay Pyi Taw.
Union Minister for Ministry 2 at the Office of the State Administration Council Chairman U Ko Ko Hlaing, who is also the Chairman of the Social Committee, addressed the meeting, stating that upcoming activities would focus on natural disaster risk management as a foundation for mobilizing and encouraging efforts to build resilient and strong communities. He noted that certain tasks must be coordinated at the Union level, led by regional and state authorities, with Union agencies supporting the implementation. Coordination with international and domestic civil society organizations is also essential.
He added that the international community had shown sympathy and a willingness to cooperate, and that such support, when combined with domestic contributions and social unity, would enable an effective response to natural disasters. He called on all stakeholders to work collectively to overcome such challenges.
Next, Deputy Minister U Myint Soe, who is the committee secretary, presented the committee’s objectives, duties and implementation plans.
Participants discussed preparedness measures to mobilise public strength according to levels of disaster risk, emergency response plans and public participation in reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. They also addressed support for displaced populations through the National Disaster Management Committee’s emergency funds, distribution of donations to affected regions and task-specific action plans.
The committee chairman concluded the meeting by providing guidance and coordination on necessary matters. — MNA/KZL

Source: GNLM

According to the observations at 17:30 hrs MST today, monsoon will be strong to vigorous over the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal, due to the easterly waves and westerly waves, rain or thundershowers are likely to be fairly widespread to widespread in Naypyitaw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing, Ayeyarwady, Taninthayi Regions and Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, Shan States with likelihood of regionally and isolated heavy falls during tonight to 29-6-2025. Occassional squalls with rough seas will be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach 35 mph. Wave height will be about 11-13 feet off and along Myanmar Coasts.

Advisory

People should be awared the natural disasters such as the heavy rainfall with strong wind, thunder, Lightning strike, lightning, hails, flash flood and landslide in the hilly areas and near small rivers and to make necessary preparations for inland water transport, domestic flight and irrigation dams.

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Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Soe Win received a delegation led by Ms Vanessa May, Interim Head of the Office of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), at the ministry’s reception hall yesterday.
They exchanged views openly and cordially on the ongoing collaborative efforts between the Ministry and UNOCHA, the government’s earthquake recovery operations, the status of prefabricated offices and houses donated by the People’s Republic of China, the completion of prefabricated school structures donated by the AHA Centre, UNOCHA’s staffing matters, and areas of continued cooperation. — MNA/MKKS

Source: GNLM

JK Sofia, the newly crowned Miss Grand Myanmar 2025, will represent Myanmar at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand.
The national competition to select Myanmar’s representative was held on 21 June at the Shwe Htut Tin compound in Tamway Township, Yangon. JK Sofia, representing Namhkam, emerged as the winner among 27 contestants from across the country.
Speaking after receiving the crown, JK Sofia said, “I was overwhelmed with excitement when I won. All my hopes have come true. The year 2025 will be truly special for me. I will be training hard, focusing on fitness, and working to achieve excellence in body, beauty, and brain. Please support me when I represent Myanmar abroad.”
Several other awards were presented at the event. Ahtingaya Po Po, representing East Yangon, won the Best Evening Gown Award, while May Thazin Oo from Mandalay was named Super Model of the Grand. Hkawng Tsai from Waingmaw received the Face of the Grand award, and the Rising Star Award went to Thinzar Toe Win from Taunggyi. Lashi Aung Bu was honoured with the Real Beauty by LV Clinic award.
As for the final results of the Miss Grand Myanmar 2025 competition, JK Sofia from Namhkam was crowned the winner. The 1st Runner-Up title went to Ahtingaya Po Po (East Yangon), followed by Tharaphi Maung (Magway) as 2nd Runner-Up, Julie Htoi San (Bhamo) as 3rd Runner-Up, and Eaint Hmu Thwe Aung (Haka) as 4th Runner-Up. — ASH/KNN

Source: GNLM

As of June 22nd, the extremely powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 has resulted in 3,758 deaths, 5,104 injuries, and 48 missing persons across the six regions and states severely affected.

The Myanmar Fire Services Department and local and international search and rescue teams have been carrying out timely search and rescue operations in the affected areas. So far, they have successfully rescued 653 survivors and recovered 836 bodies from collapsed buildings. Further updates will be provided regarding cash and in-kind donations from both local and international well-wishers for the affected people.

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