13 August, 2025, Nay Pyi Taw-

✔️If more than 50% of eligible voters can cast their ballots, it can be regarded as reflecting the will of the majority of the people.

✔️Will work to ensure the election is dignified and successful.

✔️During the parliamentary sessions, at least 50% of MPs should be able to attend; therefore, elections should be held in all constituencies where it is possible to do so.

✔️Relevant organizations will scrutinize and regulate to ensure there are no duplicate party memberships in two or three parties.

✔️Will systematically scrutinise and regulate qualifications for parliamentary candidates.

✔️The security of candidates during their election campaigns will be arranged.

✔️Political party members and candidates should be able to campaign and work safely from the campaign period until voting day, with necessary protection provided.

✔️Will ensure the security conditions necessary for voting in the designated constituencies within the prescribed period.

✔️The election to be held will be a free and fair election, free from malpractice.

✔️Since killings and accusations labelling civil servants and the public as “dalans” (informers) could increase during the election period, effective preventive measures will be taken.

✔️Perpetrators will be jointly exposed and swiftly prosecuted in accordance with the judicial process.

Source: MNA

August 7, 2025 | Yangon, Myanmar- Myanmar's esports team, YG Yangon Galacticos, received a heroes' welcome upon their return to Yangon after winning the world championship at the Esports World Cup. The team was greeted at Yangon International Airport by a large crowd of fans, along with Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and other officials.

The team competed in the PUBG Mobile event at the world-class Esports World Cup, which took place from July 25 to August 3 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. YG Yangon Galacticos secured the championship title, making Myanmar proud.

The victorious team consisted of a total of eight members, including the manager, coach, and players. They returned to Yangon by air at 11:30 a.m. on August 7. A welcoming crowd was on hand to greet them, including Chief Minister U Soe Thein, officials from the Myanmar Esports Federation, members of the Yangon Region Sports Promotion Committee, students from the Institute of Sports and Physical Education, and numerous sports fans.

YG Yangon Galacticos competed against 24 top teams from 16 countries, including the host country Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, India, China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Egypt, Brazil, and several European nations.

In the final standings, Myanmar's YG Yangon Galacticos took first place, followed by China in second, and Mongolia in third. In addition to the gold medal, the team was awarded a prize of $550,000.

Over 1,000 teams and approximately 5,000 professional players from more than 100 countries participated in the tournament.A welcome ceremony for the world champions, YG (Yangon Galacticos), was also held at People's Square in Yangon.

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Nay Pyi Taw – August 7, 2025 — Myanmar's Pro Tempore President, U Myint Swe, passed away today, August 7, at 8:28 a.m. at the 1,000-bed No. 2 Military Hospital. He was 75 years old.

The National Defense and Security Council announced that a state funeral will be held for the pro tempore president. Additionally, a three-day national mourning period has been declared from August 7 to August 9, 2025. The national flag of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar is to be flown at half-staff during this time.

Since early 2023, U Myint Swe began experiencing sluggish movements and a weakened appetite, leading to medical examinations by a special team of senior specialists. Diagnostic tests revealed he was suffering from Parkinson's Disease and related neurological weakness. He received treatment at Singapore's Mount Elizabeth Medical Center from April 15-19, 2024, and then at the 1,000-bed No. 2 Military Hospital from May 27-June 18.

Following his discharge, a special medical team led by Union Minister of Health Professor Dr. Thet Khaing Win continued to monitor and treat him. However, his health did not improve. On July 18, 2024, he began receiving medical treatment and resting at home on sick leave.

In July24, 2025, U Myint Swe experienced weight loss, poor appetite, fever, and decreased brain activity. He was readmitted to the 1,000-bed No. 2 Military Hospital on July 24, where he remained until his death.

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August 6, 2025,Nay Pyi Taw- Two private companies will begin exploration for oil and natural gas in three onshore blocks in the Pyae (Pyay) Sedimentary Basin region.

The two private companies, HNA Myanmar Oil & Gas Ltd and Future Engineering & Gold, Mining Co., Ltd, signed production sharing contracts with the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, which is under the Ministry of Energy. The signing ceremony took place today, August 6, at the Ministry of Energy in Nay Pyi Taw.

According to a press release from the Ministry of Energy, HNA Myanmar Oil & Gas Ltd will carry out increased oil extraction operations in onshore blocks IOR-4 (Pyae region) Area-1 and IOR-6 (Myanaung region) Area-3. Meanwhile, Future Engineering & Gold, Mining Co., Ltd. will perform similar work in block IOR-7 (Shwepyithar region) Area-2.

Union Minister for Energy U Ko Ko Lwin, who presided over the contract signing ceremony, stated, "The Pyae, Myanaung, and Shwepyithar oil fields, which are located in the larger Pyae Sedimentary Basin, have a great history and good potential. We believe that if we can carry out exploration, evaluation, and drilling using modern technologies and equipment, it will be very beneficial for the state and will be successful."

Officials from the private companies and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy also attended the signing ceremony.

The Ministry of Energy has been allowing Local entrepreneurs to operate 10 onshore blocks in mature oil fields under a production sharing contract system. According to the Ministry's press release, the first block approved in October 2024 is already producing natural gas, which is being used to provide electricity to that region.

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YANGON, Myanmar, August 5, 2025- The National Defence and Security Council announced that Pro Tem President U Myint Swe's health is in a concerning state, and he is receiving treatment in the intensive care unit.

According to the statement, Pro Tem President U Myint Swe was readmitted to the 1,000-bed Military Hospital No. 2 on July 24, 2025, due to a decline in his health, including weight loss, loss of appetite, fever, and reduced alertness, which occurred in July.

The Pro Tem President has previously received medical treatment for Parkinson's disease and related neurological disorders. He was treated at Mount Elizabeth Medical Center in Singapore from April 15 to 19, 2024, and then at the 1,000-bed Military Hospital No. 2 from May 27 to June 18, 2024.

After his discharge, a special medical team led by Union Minister of Health Professor Dr. Thet Khaing Win continued to monitor and treat U Myint Swe.

However, as his condition did not improve, he was granted medical leave to rest and receive treatment at home starting from July 18, 2024. His health subsequently deteriorated, necessitating his return to the hospital.

Due to Pro Tem President Myint Swe's health-related leave from the National Defence and Security Council, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has been serving as the Pro Tem President (On Duty) on the council.

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July 31, 2025, Nay Pyi Taw-The National Defense and Security Council has declared a state of emergency in 63 townships across nine regions and states with Order No. 1/2025, which holds the force of law.

The order states that this declaration is to effectively suppress armed terrorist violence and to establish regional stability, peace, and the rule of law.

The townships where a state of emergency has been declared are as follows: 5 townships in Kachin State, 3 in Kayah State, 2 in Kayin State, 7 in Chin State, 9 in Sagaing Region, 5 in Magway Region, 3 in Mandalay Region, 14 in Rakhine State, and 15 in Shan State.

The full declaration (unofficial translation) is as follows:

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

National Defense and Security Council

Declaration of State of Emergency

Order No. 1/2025 with the Force of Law

7th Wakhong Waxing Day, 1387 ME

(July 31, 2025)

For the purpose of effectively suppressing armed terrorist violence and establishing regional stability, peace, and the rule of law, the following townships in the respective regions and states are declared under a state of emergency in accordance with Section 412(a) of the Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (2008):

(a) Kachin State

(1) Sumprabum Township

(2) Shwegu Township

(3) Injangyang Township

(4) Sawlaw Township

(5) Chipwi Township

(b) Kayah State

(1) Shartaw Township

(2) Phasaung Township

(3) Mese Township

(c) Kayin State

(1) Kawkareik Township

(2) Kyainseikgyi Township

(d) Chin State

(1) Kanpetlet Township

(2) Htantalang Township

(3) Paletwa Township

(4) Tonzang Township

(5) Mindat Township

(6) Matupi Township

(7) Falam Township

(e) Sagaing Region

(1) Htigyaing Township

(2) Kawlin Township

(3) Pinlebu Township

(4) Khin-U Township

(5) Wetlet Township

(6) Kani Township

(7) Depayin Township

(8) Pale Township

(9) Indaw Township

(f) Magway Region

(1) Pauk Township

(2) Myaing Township

(3) Saw Township

(4) Htilin Township

(5) Yesagyo Township

(g) Mandalay Region

(1) Mogok Township

(2) Singu Township

(3) Ngazun Township

(h) Rakhine State

(1) Ramree Township

(2) Pauktaw Township

(3) Ponnagyun Township

(4) Rathedaung Township

(5) Gwa Township

(6) Maungdaw Township

(7) Buthidaung Township

(8) Kyauktaw Township

(9) Minbya Township

(10) Myebon Township

(11) Mrauk-U Township

(12) Thandwe Township

(13) Ann Township

(14) Taungup Township

(i) Shan State

(1) Namatu Township

(2) Mabain Township

(3) Kutkai Township

(4) Namhkam Township

(5) Theinni Township

(6) Kunlong Township

(7) Namhsan Township

(8) Mantong Township

(9) Hopang Township

(10) Laukkai Township

(11) Konkyan Township

(12) Momate Township

(13) Kyaukme Township

(14) Hsipaw Township

(15) Mongla Township

2. This order shall remain in effect for ninety (90) days from today.

Signed

Min Aung Hlaing

Senior General

Acting President (Duty)