Myanmar’s Ministry of Commerce has said it does not grant e-commerce registration certificates for online trading of gold. According to a report published by the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar (GNLM) on 8 October 2026, the ministry’s statement covers gold, gold jewellery, and artistic works and accessories made of gold, and gives “the possibility … Read more
A Myanmar delegation led by Deputy Minister U Min Zeyar Hlaing of the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications attended the 2nd Global Digital Forum in Moscow from 8 to 10 October 2026, according to the Global New Light of Myanmar (GNLM), published 13 October 2026. GNLM is a state-run newspaper, so its account reflects … Read more
On 17 September 2026, a new prepaid RFID toll system called TollPass began selling and installing stickers on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway, replacing the older Ez Go electronic toll system. Eleven Media Group, citing the Expressway Maintenance, Repair and Supervision Team, reported the plan on 17 September, and One News Myanmar, citing the Ministry of Construction, … Read more
On 2026-10-06, Shan Herald Agency for News, published through Burma News International (BNI), reported that the military authorities “appear” to have blocked TikTok in Myanmar. According to the BNI report, users across the country have not been able to load or upload videos without a VPN since late September 2026. The same report says neither … Read more
Floods and landslides in Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, have killed dozens of people, and according to the press reports we could verify, phone and internet disruptions have made it hard for outsiders to even say how bad the damage is. UCA News reported on 2 October 2026, citing a local armed group and local sources, … Read more