Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing paid a five-day official state visit to Beijing from June 15 to 19. This trip underscored the manifestation of “pauk-phaw” friendship and aimed to strengthen bilateral ties between Naypyidaw and Beijing.
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UNHCR highlights 1.2 million Myanmar Rohingya refugees, calls for urgent support
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater international attention and solidarity for 1,2 million displaced Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, who are mainly living in overcrowded shelters in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh.
Myanmar warehouse explosion kills 41 civilians
On May 31, a deadly explosion in Myanmar’s Kaung Tat area, close to the Chinese border, claimed the lives of at least 41 civilians and caused extensive damage to nearly 200 homes.
Myanmar President visits India to boost bilateral trade and investment
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is currently on an official five-day visit to India until June 3 with an agenda packed with business matters. This is the president’s first overseas trip since taking office on April 10.
Myanmar’s MAGDPL commits US$3.7 million on agri-warehouses in Thilawa
On 10 May, Myanmar Agricultural and General Development Public Co Ltd. (MAGDPL) announced a plan to invest 3.7 million US dollars to construct three modern warehouses, aimed at expanding both production quantity and quality.
Philippine president urges ASEAN to revive stalled Myanmar process
On May 8, during the ASEAN Summit, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated ASEAN’s commitment to accommodate the Myanmar government by showing recognition to accelerate its normalisation process, stressing that “Myanmar is part of the ASEAN family and it is a tragedy when a family member is left out of the family for whatever reason,” he stated during the summit’s Retreat Session.
Myanmar to advance agricultural joint ventures with China’s Guokee
China’s agribusiness firm Guokee Bio-Tech Company is slated to partner with Myanmar entrepreneurs to advance joint ventures and establish a business-to-business (B2B) pact in the agricultural sector.
ASEAN chair seeks access to Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi amid house arrest
The 2026 ASEAN chair, the government of the Philippines, formally requested a “brief access” to Aung San Suu Kyi on May 6, following a report on her transfer to house arrest.
Son of Aung San Suu Kyi urges France to demand her proof of life
On May 5, Kim Aris, the son of Myanmar’s former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, expressed concern about his mother’s health and called for international pressure to confirm that she is still alive.
Myanmar President inspects Yangon urban development, orders proper town planning
On May 2, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Min Aung Hlaing, inspected urban development activities and sanitation progress along the No. 5 Highway in Hlinethaya Township, Yangon Region.