Nay Pyi Taw

51 countries to participate in Asia-Europe Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Aung San Suu Kyi will inaugurate the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), in which the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (e.Asean) and the European Union will participate.

Nov 20, 2017, 11:49 AM IST

India to grant gratis visa to Myanmarese citizens: PM Narendra Modi

Earlier, during the delegation-level talks, Modi said, "We would like to contribute to Myanmar's development efforts as part of our 'Sabka saath sabka vikaas' initiative."

Sep 06, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj calls on Myanmar President

Sushma Swaraj went to Myanmar`s administrative capital Nay Pyi Taw for a daylong visit on August 22 during which she invited President U Htin Kyaw to visit India.

Aug 29, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

US to continue sanctions on some of Myanmar's sectors: John Kerry

Kerry said the US has eased some sanctions on Myanmar recently to mark its support for the new government.

May 22, 2016, 21:06 PM IST

Myanmar Parliament approves U Htin Kyaw's plan for govt formation

The Myanmar Parliament on Monday approved President-elect U Htin Kyaw's plan of forming a new government with reduced ministries.

Mar 21, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

Myanmar resets March 10 for presidential run

Myanmar`s union Parliament on Tuesday reset March 10 instead of March 17 for presidential run.

Mar 01, 2016, 10:30 AM IST

Myanmar president to form new government, transfer power

 Myanmar President U Thein Sein on Saturday pledged to try his best to form the new government and smoothly transfer power to it.

Dec 05, 2015, 14:13 PM IST

Myanmar announces 106 parliament representatives-elect

Democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi's NLD dominates the House of Representatives with her party securing 49 of the 54 seats.

Nov 10, 2015, 10:44 AM IST

Myanmar's General Elections end peacefully

Myanmar's general election ended peacefully on Sunday.

Nov 08, 2015, 18:04 PM IST

Natural disaster affects 1.67 mn people in Myanmar

Natural disaster has affected 1.67 million people in Myanmar so far this year, Yangon region Chief Minister U Myint Swe said on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2015, 19:36 PM IST

Natural disaster affects 1.67 mn people in Myanmar

Natural disaster has affected 1.67 million people in Myanmar so far this year, Yangon region Chief Minister U Myint Swe said on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2015, 19:36 PM IST

Myanmar's general election to go ahead as per schedule

Myanmar's 2015 general election will be held as scheduled on November 8, the country's Union Election Commission said on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2015, 14:14 PM IST

Myanmar peace accord to be signed on October 15

The Myanmar government and eight ethnic armed groups on Sunday agreed to set October 15 for the formal signing of a nationwide ceasefire accord (NCA) in capital city Nay Pyi Taw.

Oct 04, 2015, 19:12 PM IST