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FILE-MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-ACTING PRESIDENT-DUTIES-TRANSFERRING

(240722) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows Myanmar's Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing at a meeting of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The duties of Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe were transferred to Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on July 22. (Myanmar's Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FILE-MYANMAR-NAY PYI TAW-ACTING PRESIDENT-DUTIES-TRANSFERRING

(240722) -- NAY PYI TAW, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- File photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe at a meeting of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. The duties of Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe were transferred to Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the state-run Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported on July 22. (Myanmar's Ministry of Information/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar swimmers vie for spots in Paris 2024 Olympics

STORY: Myanmar swimmers vie for spots in Paris 2024 Olympics SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: Twenty-five swimmers from Myanmar gathered at the National Swimming Pool in Yangon on Saturday to compete for spots in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Organized by the Myanmar Swimming Federation, the contest included 12 male and 13 female athletes in eight swimming events - four for men and four for women. U Myint Lwin, joint secretary of the Myanmar Swimming Federation, disclosed that one male athlete and one female athlete were chosen to represent Myanmar at the Olympics. "We will send the records of the two selected athletes to the Olympic scrutinizing committee. If their records meet the requirements, they will participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics," U Myint Lwin said. The Paris 2024 Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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Chinese recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon sparks interest in Chinese learning

STORY: Chinese recitation competition in Myanmar's Yangon sparks interest in Chinese learning SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students showing their Chinese language skills 2. various of the Chinese language proficiency competition STORYLINE: The Seventh Chinese literature and poetry recitation competition took place at the China Cultural Center in Myanmar's Yangon on Sunday. About 45 students from eight Chinese schools across the Southeast Asian country participated in the event, organized by Bowen school, a Chinese-teaching school in Yangon. "Holding events like this helps children get more interested in reading Chinese stories and poems and the contestants can learn how to make their recitations more engaging by watching others' performance," Cho Cho Myint, principal of Bowen school, told Xinhua. "I'm really happy for organizing this event for the children. During the event, I observed tha

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months SHOOTING TIME: Jan.31/Feb. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council's meeting (courtesy of MRTV) 3. various of Yangon STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter "Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for six more months, the council's information team said. According to media report, Acting President U Myint Swe declared the extension of the state of emergency for six months during the NDSC's meeting on Wednesday. The extension was made in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution due to unusual circumstances in the country, the report said. The meeting also discussed matters on combating telecom frauds, development of the country and prom

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Oldest zoo in Myanmar celebrates 118th anniversary

STORY: Oldest zoo in Myanmar celebrates 118th anniversary SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon Zoological Garden 2. various of people visiting the zoo STORYLINE: Myanmar's oldest zoo Yangon Zoological Garden celebrated its 118th anniversary on Thursday. A four-day ceremony starting from Thursday is being held at the zoo, featuring animal presentations, a gallery sharing knowledge about wildlife animals, a music band, dance performances, games for children, magic shows and a market fair. The Yangon Zoological Garden, opened in January 1906, provides visitors with education about wild animals and relaxation, allowing visitors to witness the behaviors of the animals and their habits, Warden of the Yangon Zoological Garden Than Myint Tun told Xinhua. Students can study botany and zoology, Than Myint Tun said, adding that the zoo also supports breeding programs to preserve endangered species. At prese

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Myanmar pardons over 7,000 prisoners with sentences for Aung San Suu Kyi reduced

STORY: Myanmar pardons over 7,000 prisoners with sentences for Aung San Suu Kyi reduced DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting for released prisoners outside the Insein Prison 2. various of buses carrying newly released prisoners outside the Insein Prison STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council on Tuesday granted pardons to over 7,000 prisoners and reduced sentences for former State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and former president U Win Myint, according to the council's orders. Six years of sentences for Suu Kyi and four years of sentences for U Win Myint were also reduced, the council said. The council also remitted sentences for 7,749 Myanmar prisoners and 125 foreign prisoners, while commuting death sentences for some prisoners to life imprisonment, according to the orders. In addition, the council remitted the sentences for 22 members of the ethnic armed groups and also dismissed the cases related t

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Yangon 3. various of Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council's meeting (courtesy of MRTV) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KHINE THAZIN THINN, Xinhua reporter "Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Monday announced the extension of the state of emergency in the country for six more months." According to the council's statement signed by Acting President U Myint Swe, the emergency period was extended in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution for six more months starting from Aug. 1. The acting president said in the statement that the extension was made based on the discussions and decisions made by all NDSC members attending the council's meeting on Monday. At the meeting held in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, the NDSC members agreed that it is

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-FOOTBALL-AFC U-20 WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP QUALIFIERS-CHINESE TAIPEI VS MYANMAR

(230609) -- YANGON, June 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liao Syu-Jhen (R) of Chinese Taipei vies with May Thet Mon Myint of Myanmar during the 2nd round group B match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers between Chinese Taipei and Myanmar at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, June 8, 2023. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

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Myanmar students gain knowledge, inspiration from taikonauts' live talk

STORY: Myanmar students gain knowledge, inspiration from taikonauts' live talk DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Twenty Myanmar students from Yangon wearing their white and green school uniform on Thursday joined the live talk of the Shenzhou-15 spaceship's taikonauts conducted from China's space station. Thiha Thu, a 10th grader from a high school in Yangon's Mingaladon township, is one of the 20 Myanmar students who joined the event titled: "Talk with Taikonauts" via video link. "I feel proud to join the event. From the event, we have come to know the lifestyle of astronauts in space. We have also witnessed the technological development of China," Thiha Thu told Xinhua. Eindra Myint Mo, an 11th grader who wants to become a pilot, also got a chance to join the live talk of the Shenzhou-15 spaceship's taikonauts from China's Tiangong space station. "I am very interested in space and t

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for 6 more months DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council (NDSC) on Wednesday extended the state of emergency in the Southeast Asian country for six more months. According to a statement signed by Acting President U Myint Swe, the emergency period is extended in accordance with the Section 425 of the State Constitution for six months from Feb. 1, 2023, citing that as unusual circumstances are happening in the country, only if the emergency period is extended, will the Commander-in-Chief accomplish his responsibilities. The extension was made with approvals from all NDSC members attending the council's meeting on Tuesday, the state-run media reported. At the meeting, the acting president declared the extension of the state of emergency, and handed over the state power again to Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior Gen

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Myanmar hosting basketball competition to greet Chinese New Year

STORY: Myanmar hosting basketball competition to greet Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the basketball competition STORYLINE: A friendship basketball competition, jointly organized by the Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce (MCCOC) and the Myanmar Basketball Federation, is underway in Yangon to greet the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. The opening ceremony of the 10-day competition, which runs from Jan. 8 to 17, was held on Tuesday and attended by Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai. Speaking at the event, MCCOC president U Aik Htun said that the competition will help promote mutual friendship between the two countries. "Sport will help improve health and physical fitness as well as sports activities are an exchange of culture and entertainment," he said, adding that basketball will help develop sportsmanship, unity and cooperation among the players. U Maung Maung Myint, vice president of the Myan

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Chief of Yangon orchid preservation center meets reporters

TOKYO, Japan - Tin Myint Saw, head of an orchid preservation center in Yangon, Myanmar, answers questions from reporters at the center in February 2014.

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Myanmar's upper house speaker

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar - Myanmar's upper house speaker Khin Aung Myint is interviewed by Kyodo News in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on Aug. 17, 2012.

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Myanmar commerce minister in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Commerce Minister Win Myint gives a speech at a Tokyo hotel on July 10, 2012.

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Myanmar commerce minister in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Commerce Minister Win Myint (L) shakes hands with Yukio Edano, the Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry, at the ministry in Tokyo on July 10, 2012.

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Myanmar commerce minister in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Commerce Minister Win Myint (R front) holds talks with Yukio Edano (L front), the Japanese minister of economy, trade and industry, at the ministry in Tokyo on July 10, 2012.

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Myanmar commerce minister in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Commerce Minister Win Myint (R) is briefed by Park Young Kwang (L), president of EBM Corp., on medical equipment the company produces, at the company in Tokyo's Ota Ward on July 9, 2012.

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Myanmar commerce minister in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Myanmar Commerce Minister Win Myint (3rd from R front) holds talks with Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Tadashi Okamura (far L) in Tokyo on July 9, 2012.

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Myanmar upper house speaker in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Khin Aung Myint (R), speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, the upper house of Myanmar's parliament, and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 10, 2012.

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Myanmar extends state of emergency for another 6 months

STORY: Myanmar extends state of emergency for another 6 months DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views STORYLINE: Myanmar's National Defense and Security Council decided on Sunday to extend the state of emergency for another six months. The decision was made for necessary preparations for the multi-party general elections, the council said. According to Myanmar's 2008 Constitution, the country's state of emergency can be declared for up to two years, the first declaration of one year and two extensions of six months each. Myanmar's Acting President U Myint Swe declared the first one-year state of emergency on Feb. 1 last year and handed over the state power to Commander-in-Chief of Defense Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. On Jan. 31 this year, the National Defense and Security Council announced the first six-month extension of the state of emergency. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar

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Myanmar to send over 90 athletes to 2022 ASEAN Para Games

STORY: Myanmar to send over 90 athletes to 2022 ASEAN Para Games DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: NAYPYIDAW CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people training STORYLINE: Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, vice president of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. "More than 90 athletes, over 20 coaches and a managing team will be sent to 2022 ASEAN Para Games," the MPSF Vice President said. Myo Myint also said the Myanmar athletes would participate in seven sports including athletics, powerlifting and sitting volleyball in the upcoming ASEAN Para Games in Indonesia. The sports federation has been training some 100 athletes for the upcoming ASEAN Para Games since Nov. 1 last year, Myo Myint said. The ASEAN Para Games, a biannual multi-sport event for athletes with physical disabilities, is to be hosted in the city of Surakarta in Indon

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's athletes train for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's sitting volleyball players train for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's athletes attend a training session for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's athletes train for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Myanmar's swimmer trains for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Myanmar's swimmer trains for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-ASEAN PARA GAMES-TRAINING

(220610) -- YANGON, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Myanmar's athlete trains for the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games in Yangon, Myanmar, June 9, 2022. Myanmar will send a contingent of over 90 athletes with disabilities to compete at the upcoming 2022 ASEAN Para Games, Myo Myint, Vice President of the Myanmar Paralympic Sports Federation (MPSF), told Xinhua on Thursday. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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Myanmar historian Thant Myint U receives Fukuoka Prize

Myanmar historian Thant Myint U delivers an acceptance speech for the Grand Prize of the Fukuoka Prize in the western Japan city on Sept. 17, 2015. Thant Myint U was awarded the prize for his devotion to furthering peace in his country and the world. The Fukuoka Prize was established by the city authorities, academia and businesses in 1990 to honor the outstanding work of individuals and organizations in preserving and creating Asian culture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vows support for incoming Myanmar gov't

Myo Myint (2nd from L), the man behind the Myanmar National League for Democracy's economic policies, and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio (2nd from R) hold talks in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2016. Kishida conveyed the support of Japan for Myanmar's incoming government to be led by the NLD following its landslide victory in the November 2015 general election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan vows support for incoming Myanmar gov't

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio and Kishida (L) and Myo Myint, the man behind the Myanmar National League for Democracy's economic policies, shake hands in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2016. Kishida conveyed the support of Japan for Myanmar's incoming government to be led by the NLD following its landslide victory in last November's general election. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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NLD Japan branch leader talks at meeting in Tokyo

Thaung Myint U, leader of the Japanese branch of the National League for Democracy in Myanmar, talks at a meeting in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. He said he strongly hopes for Aung San Suu Kyi, who now heads the NLD, to rise to the position of president, though it may be difficult under the provisions of the Southeast Asian country's Constitution. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar historian Thant wins Fukuoka Prize

Myanmar historian Thant Myint-U (far L), winner of the Grand Prize of the 2015 Fukuoka Prize, receives a bouquet from a local student during an award ceremony in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2015, while Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko (background, seated) applaud. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Myanmar upper house speaker in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Khin Aung Myint (R), speaker of the Amyotha Hluttaw, the upper house of Myanmar's parliament, and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on May 10, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Myanmar picks new president

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi (C) talks with Win Myint (L) at parliament in Naypyitaw on March 28, 2018. Win Myint was elected president the same day in a vote precipitated by his predecessor Htin Kyaw's sudden resignation the previous week. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Foreign students compile booklet on Kumamoto quake experiences

Khine Zar Wynn Myint, a Kumamoto University graduate school student from Myanmar studying pharmaceutical science, holds an English booklet recording the experiences of foreign residents affected by powerful earthquakes that hit Kumamoto and surrounding areas of southwestern Japan in April 2016, in the city of Kumamoto on March 31, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo