Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing visited Bago's historic Kanbawzathadi Palace on Sunday to inspect ongoing cultural heritage preservation work.

The Senior General reviewed the restored sections, including replica royal halls from ancient Myanmar dynasties, traditional artifacts, and historical photos. The Senior General emphasized the need for systematic conservation, using modern technology to preserve the nation’s rich history for future generations.

They also viewed the reconstruction of royal carriage, once used by King Bayintnaung, and Theinni Gate area, where ancient city walls and moats are under preservation. He instructed officials to maintain cleanliness and beauty of the palace grounds, to revive and protect the ancient Hanthawaddy city site and fortifications, to improve visitor spaces and restore nearby Bago River banks, using stone reinforcements for proper water flow.

Kanbawzathadi Palace, originally built in 1553 by King Bayintnaung, was destroyed in the late 1500s. It was rediscovered and excavated between 1990 and 1997, with several royal buildings now reconstructed based on archaeological evidence. The site is now a popular destination for local and international visitors.

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The Myanmar U22 national football team resumed training on 2 August in preparation for upcoming international tournaments scheduled for later this year.
Following their participation in the 2025 ASEAN U23 Championship held in Indonesia from 15 to 29 July, the team took a short break before regrouping. They are now preparing for the 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in September and the XXXIII SEA Games to be held in December.
The team is training under head coach Kurosaki from Japan, with around 30 players in the current squad. So far, under Kurosaki’s leadership, Myanmar has not yet secured a win in international competitions or friendlies and continues working toward better results. In the recent ASEAN U23 Championship, they exited at the group stage after drawing with both Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Myanmar has been placed in Group B for the AFC U23 Qualifiers alongside Japan, Kuwait, and Afghanistan. The group matches will be hosted in Myanmar from 3 to 9 September. Details for the SEA Games football competition, to be hosted by Thailand, are yet to be finalized. — Chit Ko Ko/KZL

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Union Minister for Education Dr. Chaw Chaw Sein met with senior officials at the Ministry on Saturday to discuss plans supporting library-based learning. At the meeting, the Union Minister emphasized the importance of working together to achieve the ministry’s goals, ensuring accurate data, and maintaining clean and orderly school environments.

She also urged proper organization of library book inventories and encouraged implementation of programs that promote learning through libraries. Attendees reported on ongoing and future work, and the meeting concluded with closing remarks by the Union Minister.

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Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world. The week-long event ending Sunday, a highlight of the Jubilee holy year, was an enormous undertaking for the Vatican, with a half a million young pilgrims in Rome for most of the week.

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People’s Hospital in Naungcho Township, northern Shan State, officially reopened after renovations.

From July 20 to August 1, a temporary clinic was operated at the Myanan Tawwin Mingalar Hall, providing healthcare services to over 1,600 local ethnic residents and vaccinations to 175 children under five. With the support of the Ministry of Health, Shan State Government, local military units, district authorities, and volunteers, the hospital's emergency and patient care units were renovated.

Mobile operating and X-ray units, as well as necessary medical equipment and supplies, were installed. The hospital is now fully operational, accepting patients and providing emergency surgery services.

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A Spanish military plane will fly 13 ailing children from Gaza and their families from Jordan to Spain for hospital treatment, Defence Minister said Wednesday. An A400 military transport aircraft is being fitted with medical equipment and is scheduled to depart later Wednesday for Amman to bring them to Spain. Spain has repeatedly taken in sick children since the start of the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

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The “Internship Programme Graduation and My Story (Story of July) Digital Talent Show 2025” ceremony for final-year students from 19 universities of Computer Studies was held on 27 July at UAB Tower in Kamayut Township, Yangon Region.
The show is jointly organized by the Department of Research and Innovation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Information and Communication Technology Research Centre (ICTRC), and the Myanmar Digital Entrepreneurs Association (MDEA).
At the event, students from 19 computer universities showcased their AI and e-commerce projects, business management innovations, new creations in the ICT field, and other demonstrations of AI technology and digital talent.
Aiming to bridge the gap between university education and workplace needs, the ICTRC and the MDEA jointly offer a three-month internship programme for computer science students, and this year, 100 students from 19 computer universities — 80 in computer science and 20 in computer technology — completed the programme, with 32 of them receiving scholarships. — ASH/TH

In Naungcho Township, Shan State (North), basic education schools that were closed for nearly a year due to terrorist activities are rapidly reopening. Student admissions began on July 22 to facilitate immediate learning.

Today on July 26, Basic Education High School No. 1 in Naungcho officially reopened, with 857 students beginning their studies. To ensure a peaceful, happy, clean, and safe learning environment for the students, Tatmadaw personnel have carried out necessary mine clearance, security, and school perimeter cleaning operations.

Additionally, doctors served in Tatmadaw, in collaboration with doctors and healthcare workers from the Ministry of Health, have opened a temporary hospital at the Myanan Tawwin Mingalar Hall to provide seamless healthcare services for the local ethnic population.

On July 26, 145 local ethnic people have received healthcare services. Furthermore, departmental staff have worked to ensure the timely reopening of the Public Hospital in Naungcho. Their efforts included clearing bushes and weeds around the hospital, digging and dredging drains to improve water flow, and conducting general cleaning.

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The matriculation exam results for the March 2025 examinations, along with the retake exams held in June 2025 for regions and states affected by the Mandalay earthquake, were simultaneously and definitively announced nationwide this morning.

These results are now displayed at schools across all regions and states, including Nay Pyi Taw Council Area. Students and parents are calmly coming to view them.

The matriculation exam results can also be accessed on the Myanmar Examinations Department website, www.myanmarexam.org. For examination centers in regions and states with difficult transportation access, the results are being broadcast on Myanma Radio (Ethnic Programs).

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FIFA inaugurated Saturday a regional office in Morocco as the kingdom ramps up preparations for the 2030 World Cup which it will host jointly with Spain and Portugal. Morocco will be the second African nation to host the World Cup in 2030, following South Africa's edition in 2010.  FIFA's other African offices are located in Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and South Africa.

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