INDONESIA welcomed 13.9 million foreign tourists in 2024, marking a significant increase from the 11.68 million visitors recorded in 2023, the Ministry of Tourism announced in a press release on Saturday. 

A severe egg shortage is gripping California and the western United States as a deadly avian flu outbreak continues to decimate poultry flocks, driving egg prices to record highs and forcing food businesses to adapt their operations.

 The price for cage-free large white eggs reached US$8.65 per dozen in California when delivered wholesale, while organic brown eggs were sold at US$9.39 per dozen, said the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Daily National Shell Egg Index Report on Friday.

SAUDI Arabia’s pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka will offer visitors a window into how the kingdom is evolving beyond oil dependency while preserving its cultural heritage, the country’s ambassador to Japan said. 

“What’s exciting for Saudi Arabia is to have a comprehensive transformation that involves not just the economy, but culture, life, and the environment,” Saudi Ambassador Ghazi Binzagr, who also serves as commissioner general of his country’s Osaka expo exhibitions, said in a recent interview. 

TOMATO price has fallen and its trade has mounted, according to traders. 

“It has been about three days that tomato price has declined and the trade has increased after the price dropped. The majority of orders come from Yangon and are followed by Nay Pyi Taw, Toungoo, Kanyutkwin, Pyay and Mawlamyine,” said Ko Than Win Hlaing from Padamya tomato wholesale trading centre in Aungban Township. 

Artistes were urged to uphold national and ethnic interests based on their expertise in the arts through a national spirit for the benefit of the nation and its people.

    In order to cause injuries to both peaceable civilians and administrative authorities who are striving to restore the rule of law, extreme terrorists provide financial assistance and instigate destructive activities, such as detonating explosive devices and remote blasting, against public roads, railways, government offices and houses.

     Insurgents committing terrorist activities have been engaging in battles, firing heavy weapons and improvised rockets and dropping bombs using drones into the public towns, wards and villages.

    In some townships across States and Regions, terrorists motivated by a radical ideology that views “anyone with differing views is an enemy” are conducting violent assaults and assassinations. Their targets are administrative officials who do not support their terrorist acts. Using firearms and knives, these terrorists are committing brutal assassinations after accusing them of “spies, informants or decoys”. This strategy is intended to instill fear among peaceable civilians and create a pervasive sense of dread within these communities.

The currency swap arrangement will enhance financial cooperation, promote trade, investment, and stabilize financial markets. THE People’s Bank of Chi na (PBOC), the country’s central bank, has renewed a bilateral currency swap agreement with the Bank Indonesia. 

The total value of the agreement is 400 billion yuan (about US$ 55.79 billion), or 878 trillion Indonesian rupiah, the PBOC said in a statement on its website.

State Administration Council Member Union Minister for Border Affairs Lt-Gen Yar Pyae, accompanied by council members, attended the 78th Anniversary Shan State Day in Taunggyi yesterday. 

During the celebration, the Union Minister read the message from SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing for the 78th Shan State Day. Shan State Chief Minister U Aung Aung then delivered a speech.