A total of 173 factories were hit hard by the coronavirus impacts in the past seven months (1 January and 31 July), including the closure of 56 factories and workplaces ----------
Out of 500,000 bags (108 pounds per bag) from reserved rice, over 32,000 have been sold between 10 July and 31 August, according to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
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.
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.
