Mumbai, May 2, 2025 – Leveraging India's advanced media and entertainment technology through collaboration with content creators will significantly benefit countries facing technological disparities, including Myanmar, said Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Information, U Ye Tint.

Deputy Minister U Ye Tint made these remarks during the Global Media Dialogue, a key session of the ongoing WAVES 2025 (World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit), held at the Jio World Center in Mumbai, India. The four-day international summit, which commenced on May 1, will conclude on May 4.

In his address, Deputy Minister U Ye Tint also expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the Myanmar government and its people for the extensive support provided by the Indian government and public during the recent Mandalay earthquake disaster.

The Global Media Dialogue session was presided over by India's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, and co-chaired by Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar. The session focused on India’s rapidly growing creative industries and explored strategic avenues for international cooperation in media and entertainment.

"Content creation and consumption in the media industry are rapidly evolving alongside technological advancements, reshaping the ways we tell stories," emphasized Minister Vaishnaw.

Minister Jaishankar added that there is an essential need for shifts in mindsets, frameworks, policies, and practices to meet the demands of a global workplace and workforce. He further noted WAVES as an ideal global platform dedicated to addressing critical issues in media and entertainment.

Delegates from 77 countries, including government officials, media professionals, audiovisual specialists, entertainment industry leaders, and business representatives, participated in the dialogue.

The event concluded with the announcement of the WAVES Declaration, a comprehensive 13-point statement highlighting "cross-border partnerships, co-productions, trade, and investments as avenues to expand opportunities and ensure media vitality and resilience."

Representatives from both the Myanmar government and private media sectors are actively participating in WAVES 2025.

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May 1, 2025 | Mumbai

▪️ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the opening address at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), which officially commenced today at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai.

▪️ The high-profile summit has drawn over 10,000 attendees from around the world, including media professionals, government representatives, and entertainment industry leaders. Bollywood celebrities and prominent figures in the global audio-visual sector were also in attendance, highlighting the event’s significance on the international stage.

▪️ Myanmar is being represented by Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint, alongside delegates from various Myanmar media outlets. Their participation underscores Myanmar’s growing engagement in global media and entertainment dialogues.

▪️ WAVES 2025 aims to foster cross-border collaboration, innovation, and dialogue in the fields of broadcasting, film, and entertainment technology.

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Nay Pyi Taw, April 28, 2025 —Myanmar authorities have repatriated 255 foreign nationals involved in online scams and gambling operations, according to an official announcement. The individuals had illegally entered the country through border routes and committed criminal activities in Myawaddy Township, particularly in Min Let Pan, Met Htaut Thalay, and Kyauk Khet areas.

The repatriation was conducted via the Myanmar–Thailand Friendship Bridge No. 2, in accordance with humanitarian principles, international cooperation, and legal procedures. Three additional foreign nationals were also newly identified and detained during ongoing investigations.

Earlier in the day, the Karen State Minister for Social Affairs convened a coordination meeting with departmental officials to ensure that personal data, supporting documents, and repatriation procedures were complete and compliant with legal standards.

Following the meeting, a formal handover ceremony was held, attended by officials from Myanmar, relevant foreign embassies, and Thailand’s immigration authorities. Myanmar officials officially transferred custody of the repatriated individuals to representatives of the respective countries.

Separately, three Indonesian nationals attempting to enter Myanmar illegally through unauthorized routes in the KK Park area of Myawaddy Township were apprehended.

From January 30 to April 28, 2025, a total of 9,043 foreign nationals who entered Myanmar illegally have been detained. Of these, 7,567 individuals have been repatriated through Thailand to their home countries, while 1,475 remain in custody pending repatriation.

The detained nationals originate from countries including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nepal, Thailand, Rwanda, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Ghana, Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Tunisia, Algeria, Congo, Cameroon, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Kyrgyzstan, Namibia, Madagascar, Romania, Liberia, Russia, the Philippines, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Burundi, and Chinese Taipei.

Authorities affirmed that efforts to identify and repatriate foreign nationals entering Myanmar illegally will continue through close interagency cooperation.

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NAY PYI TAW, April 28, 2025 —In honor of the monks, nuns, and civilians who lost their lives in the major earthquake that struck on March 28, offering alms to monks and merit-sharing ceremonies were held across the earthquake-affected regions of Myanmar to mark the one-month anniversary.

At the ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Prime Minister, attended and participated in the merit-sharing activities. Together with the attending senior monks, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and high-ranking senior officials viewed a documentary presentation depicting the impact of the Mandalay earthquake.

Following the screening, the Chairman of the State Administration Council, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife, Vice Chairman of the State Administration Council, Vice Senior General Soe Win and his wife, along with other Union-level officials, respectfully presented offerings to the senior monks.

After listening to Dhamma sermons delivered by the senior monks, the ceremony continued with merit-sharing rites, including the pouring of water of dedication in memory of the monks, nuns, and civilians who perished as a result of the Mandalay earthquake. It was also reported that offering of day meals (daytime alms) to the senior monks was performed as part of the event.

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YANGON, April 27, 2025 — Authorities in Myanmar have taken legal action against 62 shops accused of excessively inflating the prices of construction materials during the country’s earthquake recovery efforts.

Following the devastating earthquake, reconstruction activities have begun across affected areas. In response to widespread complaints of surging prices, responsible agencies summoned importers, distributors, and retailers of construction materials between April 5 and 12, warning them against unjustified price hikes and stockpiling with intent to manipulate the market. Businesses were required to sign formal pledges committing to fair pricing practices, according to a statement issued by the State Administration Council (SAC).

Despite these measures, some business owners continued to sell construction materials at exorbitant rates. Field inspections revealed that 62 shops were profiting excessively from the crisis, prompting authorities to initiate legal proceedings against them.

Officials urged vendors of construction materials, foodstuffs, and consumer goods not to exploit the public's hardship by raising prices unfairly. They also encouraged citizens to report any incidents of unjustified price increases to the relevant administrative bodies for further action.

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Nay Pyi Taw, 27 April 2025

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Chairman of the State Administration Council and Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services, has called for greater efforts to further enhance the quality and performance of military weapons and equipment to meet the demands of the battlefield.

Speaking at the ceremony marking the Diamond Jubilee (75th Anniversary) of the Defence Industries Corps in Naypyitaw on April 26, the Senior General emphasized that the production of military equipment must go beyond existing standards to achieve excellence across all sectors.

“The Defence Industries Corps emerged together with Myanmar’s independence and has consistently played a vital role throughout history in safeguarding the independence and sovereignty of the Tatmadaw,” he said.

According to an official statement issued by the State Administration Council, the Defence Industries Corps was systematically formed on April 26, 1950, and the date has been commemorated annually as Defence Industries Corps Day.

The event highlighted the Corps' historic contributions to national defence and its ongoing role in strengthening the country’s self-reliant military capability.

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