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 ----
YRIC clears five foreign projects, one domestic proposal in manufacturing sector
The Yangon Region Investment Committee (YRIC) has approved five foreign projects from Japan, Samoa, Seychelles and China, and one domestic enterprise at a videoconference held on 26 August -------
Myanmar safe marine products reach more foreign markets
MYANMAR is exporting more fishes, prawns and other marine products to 40 countries including China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, the US, the Middle East countries and European Union.
Value-added Myanmar snacks planned to penetrate China market
VALUE-added Myanmar snacks with quality packaging are going to export to China market as a potential new export item, according to a notification released by Myanmar Embassy in Beijing, China. 
Myanmar-China Border Trade Drops By $147 Mln As Of 14 August
Myanmar’s border trade with China has registered a decrease of US$147.27 million between 1 October and 14 August in the current financial year 2019-2020, according to the Ministry of Commerce.