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Southern Shan Macadamia nuts surge in global demand

According to inquiries from macadamia growers and sellers, the foreign market is also interested in and buying macadamia nuts from southern Shan State.
Having good taste, rich nutrients and health benefits, these nuts are consumed directly as well as used in chocolate and various pastries.
“In terms of market conditions, Myanmar has a very good market. Good markets include Thailand and China. Domestic demand is high. This year, we have seen rising demand from Thailand. China has also bought a lot,” said a macadamia producer and distributor in Shan State.

inspection of reparing works

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.

Kayakam Metta Foundation concludes annual Paṭiccasamuppãda training

The fourth capacity-building training course based on Paticcasamuppada concluded on 22 June at the Kayakam Metta Foundation Monastery in Ywa Tha Gyi, Ward 140, Dagon Myothit (South) Township, Yangon Region.
According to Sayadaw Ashin Kusala of the Kayakam Metta Foundation, the course aimed to promote the Dhamma and support monks in carrying out charitable activities effectively.

Online meeting held on building resilient social communities

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.

SAC Chair PM Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to make official visit to Belarus

At the invitation of President of the Republic of Belarus Mr Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko who is Rotating Chair of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will pay an official visit to the Republic of Belarus soon to attend the 4th Eurasian Economic Forum (EEF 2025) to be held in Minsk of Belarus.

flooding

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.

gov reform

The government has announced major structural reforms aimed at improving efficiency and reducing budget expenditures by streamlining ministries and agencies. As part of this initiative, significant reductions will be made at the management level.