At the invitation of Rotating Chair of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) President of the Republic of Belarus Mr Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko, a Myanmar high-level delegation led by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing left Nay Pyi Taw Tatmadaw Airport by special aircraft yesterday morning to attend the 4th Eurasion Economic Forum (EAEF 2025) to be held in Minsk.

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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 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

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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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Saint Laurent and Vuitton opened Paris Men's Fashion Week on Tuesday with collections tinged with retro influences, as the industry reels from the revolving door of creative directors and a diminished appetite for luxury goods.

Saint Laurent kicked things off with a playful, spring-summer 2026 collection mixing shorts with strong shoulder pads, and rolled-up darted trousers with loose trench coats nonchalantly tied at the waist. Shorts, evoking those worn by the label's founder, Yves Saint Laurent, in his youth, were paired with bright and loose long-sleeved shirts and finished off with oversized sunglasses.

The show marked Saint Laurent's official return to the fashion week fold after a two-and-a-half-year absence from the Paris men's fashion official calendar.

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A potentially life-threatening heat wave enveloped the eastern third of the United States on Monday impacting nearly 160 million people, with temperatures this week expected to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit in the New York metropolitan area.

The country's first significant scorching heat of the year triggered health warnings as it arrived over the weekend. Dangerously high temperatures are forecast through Wednesday in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston. "This extreme heat will not just be uncomfortable and oppressive for New Yorkers," warned Mayor Eric Adams, adding that each year heat claims the lives of 500 people in this city of eight million.

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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

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India’s Home Minister Amit Shah issued a strong warning to Naxalites saying that the central government’s operations against Naxalism would continue even during monsoon season.

Amit Shah said, every time during the rainy season, Naxalites used to take rest, as swollen rivers hamper anti-Naxal operations inside dense forest, but this time, the government will not let them sleep during monsoon and will move further to achieve the target of eliminating naxalism by 2026. He further called upon the Naxalites to lay down arms and “join the journey of development”.

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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

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Oyster farmers on the New South Wales Mid North Coast have been assessing damage after record-breaking floods lashed the region last month. On the Manning River, farmers have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of stock and infrastructure.

But some are staying positive, saying the upcoming decade could be the region's best for oyster production. Ian Crisp spent an entire week preparing for the record breaking Mid North Coast floods. At the height of the disaster, they were using their punt to rescue stranded residents, while floodwaters tangled their leases, leaving the future of their younger oysters in doubt.

The Manning River rose more than 3.5 metres above average here at the Crisps Place. The floodwaters washing away thousands of oyster baskets and damaging vital infrastructure and machinery. But there’s a possible silver lining.     

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