Myanmar garment sector faces hardship due to demand slump
The CMP garment sector in Myanmar has been hit hard by the coronavirus impacts amid the global demand slump, said an official of Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association.
India delays bean purchase due to COVID crisis
Following the COVID-19 crisis, India has been putting off bean purchase despite its requirements, U Min Ko Oo, secretary of Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association (MPBSSMA) pointed out.
Commerce Ministry issues 2021 vehicle import policy
UNDER the 2021 vehicle import policy, 2019 will be the oldest model to be given an import permit for private cars with non-commercial purpose, according to the press release of the Commerce Ministry.
Rice export through sea trade up by $174 mln as of mid-August
​​​​​​​MYANMAR'S rice export through sea trade generated an estimated income of US$618.016 million as of 14 August in the current financial year, and the figures reflect an increase of $174.226 million compared with a year-ago period, as per data from Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Domestic gold price slumps below K1.3 mln per tical

US dollar weakening despite CBM dollar purchase at auction
The US dollar has been sliding against the Kyat in the local currency market. However, the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) has been purchasing dollar in the auction market ----