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Thailand topped the list of Myanmar’s five ASEAN trade partners with over 3.87 billion USD during the period from April 2016 to February 2017.

The World Bank (WB) has approved a 200-million-USD credit to Myanmar through the Development Policy Operation (DPO) programme to help the country maintain a stable growth and reduce poverty.

Myanmar’s parliament has announced to organise the fifth sessions of both houses in the capital of Nay Pyi Taw on May 18, two months after the fourth sessions ended on March 18.

Outcome of Myanmar’s three-day political dialogue at national level which has ended in Taunggyi, southern Shan state will be submitted to the second meeting of the 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference, scheduled for May 24.

A three-day political dialogue at the national level is underway in Taunggyi city of Myanmar’s eastern Shan state, prior to the upcoming second meeting of the country's 21st Century Panglong Peace Conference.

A number of Vietnamese firms reached partnership deals with Myanmar companies during the Vietnam-Myanmar Trade-Services-Tourism Fair 2017 in Yangon.

People across Laos and Cambodia have been on cloud nine with vibrant cultural activities held during their traditional New Year festivals according to the Buddhist calendar.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc received newly-accredited Myanmar Ambassador to Vietnam Kyaw Soe Win on April 10, voicing his hope for the diplomat’s substantial contributions to the already sound relationship of the countries.

A ferry accident took place near the port city of Pathein in western Myanmar on April 7, killing 20 people.

Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw arrived in Chengdu, capital of the southwestern province of Sichuan, on April 6, beginning his six-day visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Thailand and Myanmar have started construction of a new friendship bridge between the two countries, with total investment of 3.9 billion THB (about 114 million USD) funded by the Thai Government.

There is a huge opportunity for Vietnamese firms to invest in agriculture in their countries and export agricultural produce to other markets, Cambodian and Myanmarese officials have said.

At least 15 people were killed and one injured in a fire at a karaoke bar in Myanmar’s central Magway township, according to the country’s Fire Service Department.

Myanmar’s new investment law, endorsed by the country’s parliament in October 2016, took effect on April 1 with a view to creating favourable conditions for foreign investors.