Myanmar-Thailand trade tops $20 bln in past 4 years

Nov 4,2020
The value of Myanmar’s bilateral trade with neighbouring country Thailand in maritime trade and border trade was estimated at US$18.865 billion in the past four financial years, the statistics issued by the Central Statistical Organization under the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry indicated.
Tiddim silk factory expected to produce 2 tonnes per year
Nov 03
A silk reeling machine installed in Tiddim silk factory and silkworm plant research farm has a production capacity of two tonnes of silk per year, Chin state Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, Forest and Mineral.
Myanmar traders suffer loss as China suspends marine products imports
Nov 03
China halted fisheries products imports through Muse land border effective 15 October, causing losses for Myanmar traders, industry sources said.
Gold market reopened but remains sluggish
Nov 03
The domestic gold market has reopened yet it still remains sluggish, said U Ohn Myaing, general secretary of Myanmar Gold Entrepreneurs Association.
Myanmar trade deficit with China estimated at $1.3 bln last FY
Nov 02
Myanmar trade deficit in goods with China was estimated at US$1.3 billion in the 11 months of the last financial year (Oct-Aug), the data released by the Ministry of Commerce indicated.
CBM purchases $43 mln in October at auction rate
Nov 02

Growers urged to cultivate black-eyed bean instead of black bean, pigeon pea
Oct 30
Following the uncertainty in markets of black bean and pigeon peas, which are primarily sent to India, Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association (MPBSSMA) suggested that the growers cultivate black-eyed bean more.