About the Myanmar Times
Published daily in both English and Myanmar editions, The Myanmar Times is the newspaper of choice for decision-makers and business leaders, as well as civil society and a growing consumer market.
First published in 2000, The Myanmar Times is read weekly by hundreds of thousands of locals and expatriates. Through its website and social media platforms, it reaches users in more than 50 countries and is visited millions of times each month.
Over the past 20 years, our products have earned a reputation for independence, accuracy and integrity. Each edition is produced by a leading team of foreign and local editors, reporters and contributors who have the knowledge and skills to give readers the information they need, when they need it.
Our vision
At The Myanmar Times, our vision is to contribute toward shaping a constructive and progressive narrative that empowers, inspires and fortifies the nation for generations to come.
Our mission
The Myanmar Times is a reliable and trusted source of information and insight for the public.
We will continue building up the public's trust and regard for our publications and media platforms, adding value by tracking the political, economic and social developments in Myanmar and consistently producing relevant, informative and objective journalism.
Our commitment is to remain impartial and report the facts and sentiments of Myanmar, which includes people of all backgrounds and ethnicities, businesses, organisations and the government.
Due to our extensive readership base and the confidence readers have in The Myanmar Times, we are a coveted media platform for top advertisers to communicate with the public.
By tapping into the skills and insights of our team, we are able to generate creative, progressive and thought-provoking content for our clients and help them reach out to a target audience at a time when the internet is changing the way people receive, perceive and digest content.
Our values
Independence
We are committed to delivering the news truthfully and objectively, without fear or favour and regardless of race or religion.
Integrity
The foundation and reputation of The Myanmar Times is built upon the trust of our readers. We are constantly working to deliver independent journalism to maintain and strengthen that trust at all costs.
Purpose
In all that we do, we believe in continually asking questions, exploring different perspectives and producing constructive and progressive reports for the purpose of building up the nation.
Respect
To do that fully and fairly, we treat our sources, interviewees, readers and each other with empathy, sincerity, honesty and respect.
Innovation
Distribution and consumption of media and journalism is changing rapidly, and it takes constant creativity, expertise, communication and presence of mind by the people in every department of our company to help us adapt to and stay ahead of the evolving trends.