Myanmar-Thai border trade nearly hit $3 bln

TRADE volume between Myanmar and Thailand in the financial year 2020-21 hit a total of US$2.95 billion in total, Ministry of Commerce statistics shows.
Imports down by $3.5 bln as of 18 June, MoC reports
THE value of Myanmar’s imports between 1 October and 18 June in the current financial year 2020-2021 stood at US$10.84 billion, a sharp drop of $3.5 billion from $14.36 billion registered in the year-ago period, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar goods trade deficit with Singapore estimated at $1.38 bln this FY
The Myanmar Customs Department reported that imports surpassed exports in trade with Singapore, with exports reaching over $117.78 million and imports valued at over $1.5 billion.
Man Wein post possibly to extend shutdown even after three months
Man Wein border post is likely to remain closed in light of the COVID-19 consequences, said U Min Thein, vice chair of Muse Rice Wholesale Centre.
Mon state to hold workshop to manufacture value-added products in rubber sector
A workshop will be held together with the rubber factories clusters to negotiate manufacturing of the value-added products in the rubber sector in Mon State.
Kitchen crop prices inflated in Yangon market
The prices of kitchen crops such as onion, garlic, chilli, potato and spices are rising in the Yangon market, according to trade data released by Yangon Bayintnaung Wholesale Centre.
Manageable-scale elephant foot yam growers earn extra income
The locals from Kyeikdon town, Kayin State are growing the elephant foot yam in the backyard of their house on a manageable scale.