Myanmar Military names new govt officials

Tatmadaw names new govt officials The Tatmadaw (military) on February 1 announced the list of some members of its newly formed government, hours after it declared a state of emergency allowing it to replace the previous National League for Democracy-led government. In an announcement late on February 1, the military said it reinstated all the […]

Myanmar, Indonesia Eye Better Trade, Tourism through Visa Deal

Myanmar and Indonesia have signed an agreement on visa exemption for ordinary passport holders in a bid to boost tourism and trade. The agreement was signed by Myanmar Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin and his Indonesian counterpart Marty Natelegawa on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. Marty said […]

Myanmar waives visa for Vietnamese

Vietnamese passport holders would no longer have to get a visa to visit Myanmar from October 26 this year, the Foreign Ministry has said. According to the visa exemption pact between Vietnam and Myanmar, citizens need to have their passports valid for at least six months, and their stay in Myanmar must not exceed 14 […]

Myanmar allows access to Indian airlines

The fifth freedom rights allow an airline carry revenue traffic between countries as a part of services connecting the airline’s own country. Photo: Mint Yangon: Indian airlines can now operate flights to Myanmar as the country has granted traffic rights to India-based carriers paving the way for air connectivity between the nations. “Yes, we (Indian […]