Myanmar 's President U Htin Kyaw (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Myanmar's Preside🍌n🧜t U Htin Kyaw formed the State Financial Commission on April 5, according to an announcement of the President's Office.
The 21-member commission was chaired by President U Htin Kyaw, and had Vice-President U Myint Swe and U Henry Van Thio as vice chairmen and Planning and Finance Minister U Kyaw Win as secretary.
The commission included Attorney General U Htun Htun Oo, Auditor General U Maw Than and several region or state chief ministers as well as Nay Pyi Taw council chairman Myo Aung.
The president also appointed U Kyaw Tin as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Yangon City Mayor Maung Maung Soe, and Mandalay City Mayor Ye Lwin.
Previously the same day, the parliament of Myanmar approved the President’s nominations for the new cabinet.
Aung San Suu Kyi - leader of the ruling National League for Democracy was appointed as new Foreign Minister and Minister at the President's Office.
U Myo Thein Gyi was appointed as Minister of Education and U Pe Zin Tun as Minister of Electric Power and Energy.-VNA
Myanmar's new government has appointed 29 regional ministers for ethnic affairs for 13 regions and states, according to an order of the President's Office released on March 31.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stressed the need for Myanmar’s new government to invest more in transportation to develop its economy, according to the ADB’s latest report.
Myanmar’s new President Htin Kyaw on April 4submitted to the Union Parliament a proposal for changing two out of four portfolios held by Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar's House of Representatives (Lower House) on April 5 passed a bill on the appointment of a state counselor in the new cabinet, a post to be created for Aung San Suu Kyi – chairperson of the Nat
The World Bank will provide a 2.1 billion USD financing package for Indonesia, focusing oncreating jobs, stimulating economic growth, and enhancing access to clean energy across the country.
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In March, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met with Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali and said Thailand would commission a feasibility study into hosting a Grand Prix on a Bangkok street circuit from 2028.
The proposed giant sea wall aligns with bilateral cooperation and has been designated a national priority, considering that several regions in Indonesia are experiencing land subsidence of 10–15 centimetres per year.
International flights were cancelled including Jetstar and Virgin Australia flights to cities across Australia, and flights of Air India, Air New Zealand, Singapore's TigerAir and China's Juneyao Airlines.
The partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources, including gold, copper, and manganese, as well as in the development of steel, aluminum, and renewable energy industries.
The Thai cabinet has approved a seven-year EV bus leasing scheme proposed by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) for the capital, with an estimated cost of 15.35 billion THB (over 470 million USD).
Aircraft are prohibited from flying below 6,000 metres in the vicinity of the volcano, and should also remain alert to the presence of volcanic ash, which can disrupt flights.
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Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
The new halal cooperation arrangement will streamline halal certification and product assurance processes, making it easier for New Zealand exporters to access the Indonesian market.
Myanmar 's President U Htin Kyaw (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
