Upgrading works underway at Union National Races Village (Yangon)

by · Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd

Upgrading works at the Union National Races Village (Yangon) are being carried out with funding approved under the 2026-2027 Union Budget. On November 13, Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs U Than Maung and Yangon Region Minister for Rakhine Ethnic Affairs U Nay Min Tun inspected the ongoing works.

The Union Minister and his delegation inspected renovation works at the Union Hall, construction of a modern restroom, construction of a two-storey reinforced concrete (RC) four-unit staff housing building within the staff residential compound, and major renovation works on traditional houses representing the Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan ethnic groups.

They also visited the proposed site for concrete paving of the perimeter road around the Inle Lake replica, which will be implemented under the Quick Impact Project (QIP) with assistance from India.

Related Articles

Myanmar Delegation Visits Belarus for Security and Counterterrorism DiscussionsA Myanmar delegation led by Union Minister U Tin Aung San, Adviser for National Security Affairs and Union Minister for the Office of the President, visited Belarus from September 14 to 19 and held discussions on security and counterterrorism issues, according to reports.21 Sep 2026Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Several Towns in Southern Shan StateHeavy rainfall on November 10 caused flooding in several townships and towns in southern Shan State, according to reports. Continuous rainfall beginning in the morning of November 10 triggered flooding in Kalaw, Aungban, Yatsauk, Heho and Nyaungshwe, according to the Taunggyi District Fire Services Department.10 Nov 2026Myanmar By-Elections scheduled for April 4, 2027Myanmar's Union Election Commission (UEC) has announced that by-elections will be held on April 4, 2027, to fill vacant seats in various legislative constituencies. The announcement was made on November 5 under Notification No. 68/2026.06 Nov 2026Elderly Taxi Driver Dies of Suspected Heatstroke in Downtown YangonA 65-year-old taxi driver died of suspected heatstroke on Monday morning after collapsing at the intersection of Sule Pagoda Road and Anawrahta Road in Kyauktada Township. Local auxiliary fire services responded to emergency reports around 11:25 am, but the victim—identified as U Aung Htay from South Dagon Township—had already passed away when responders arrived minutes later. An official noted that the victim had underlying hypertension.12 Oct 2026President U Min Aung Hlaing meets Russian mining company executive to discuss cooperation in mineral explorationPresident U Min Aung Hlaing met with Mr.Vladislav V. Sviblov, head of Russia-based Areal Group of Companies, on the morning of October 28 to discuss cooperation in mineral exploration and mining, according to reports. The meeting took place at the reception hall of the President’s Office, where Sviblov led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the president.29 Oct 2026Myanmar Warns of Extreme Weather Risks from El Niño in Coming Cold and Hot SeasonsMyanmar’s Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has warned that extreme weather events, including high temperatures and drought, may occur during the coming cold and hot seasons due to the El Niño phenomenon.11 Oct 2026