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Myanmar honored top scorers in the All Myanmar Buddhist Entrance Examination at a ceremony in Taunggyi, with Ma Aeint Chittu from Aye Karuna Dhamma School winning first prize across multiple degree levels.
Myanmar designates four regions as special economic zones while the Philippines and US discuss trade expansion. Singapore warns on social cohesion, Thailand's aid scheme exceeds 12.5 billion baht.
Myanmar's president pursues economic corridors with India while EVs gain traction; the Philippines braces for monsoon rains and impeachment proceedings; Singapore emphasises dialogue; Thailand investigates fuel fraud; Vietnam expands healthcare and trade compliance.
An explosion at a munitions depot in Namhkam, Shan State, Myanmar, has killed at least 50 people and injured around 70 others. The Ta'ang National Liberation Army confirmed the blast occurred at one of its facilities.
Myanmar's President held talks with India's External Affairs Minister to boost cooperation. Meanwhile, ASEAN member states completed negotiations on a landmark digital economy agreement set for signing in November 2026.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is heading to India for a five-day official visit beginning Saturday, his first foreign trip since taking civilian office in April following contentious elections.
Myanmar's security forces have stepped up demolition of illegal buildings used for online scam and gambling operations, with hundreds of structures already torn down across major fraud hubs.
Myanmar's military announced the recapture of Mawtaung, a southern border town with Thailand, following a two-week counter-offensive. The move represents another military gain in the country's grinding civil conflict.