Should tourists still visit Mrauk U? After the deadly protests last month, DVB takes a look at how the community is reacting and how tourism is being affected.
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UNESCO's newest biosphere reserve
Shan State’s iconic freshwater lake, Inle Lake, is home to a diverse range of species, including birds, otters, and even human communities.
Inle Lake granted new UNESCO status
Shan State’s iconic Inle Lake has been granted Biosphere Reservation status by the United Nations heritage agency
Mt Victoria, Indawgyi Lake nominated for UNESCO status
The highest mountain in Chin State and a wildlife sanctuary in Kachin State are chosen by the Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry and UNESCO for World Heritage status.
11:00 AM, 08 March 2021 News Briefing
The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Representative Committee (CRPH) announced that an interest-free two-month loan for civil servants provided by the ousted civilian government in advance is assumed as a non-repayable. The announcement said the loan is considered non-repayable for the welfare of civil servants due to a period of ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as well as unjust confiscation …
27 January 2020 News Briefing
As of 8 PM, 26 Jan, a total of 19,667 samples were tested and found more 411 new cases and 13 deaths. MoHS has reported 138,368 of total confirmed cases including 122, 781 discharged, and 3,082 deaths. Health workers and volunteers will be vaccinated against the Covid-19 today as a first priority, and nationwide vaccination …