Maritime trade up $131.96 mln last month

The value of Myanmar’s maritime trade for the period between 1 and 25 October in the 2019-2020 fiscal year totaled US$1.77 billion, an increase of over $131.96 million compared to the year-ago period, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Chili plantations flourish in Seikpyu on back of high prices

National flag carrier resumes Yangon-Manaung flight
Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) has resumed domestic flights to Manaung, Kyaukphyu and Sittway in Rakhine State from Yangon since 16 October after it suspended operations due to poor weather conditions on 30 May last year.
Myanmar sets $ 1 billion aquaculture export target
Fish and shrimp production industry is the second prioritized business after agriculture sector in Myanmar.
Imported green garden peas hits farmers, mills in Mandalay
Imports of foreign green garden peas into Mandalay has caused a decline in prices of local garden and green gram peas---------
Domestic gold price reaches K1.22 mln; global gold pegged at $1,492
The price of gold in the domestic market has touched K1.22 million per tical (0.578 ounces or, 0.016 kilograms), tracking global gold prices, which are currently pegged at US$1,492 per ounce, according to gold traders.
Slowing demand, supply glut at Muse gate drive down watermelon prices
Watermelon prices have been cooling due to a supply glut coupled with a fall in demand at Muse gate, according to Khwarnyo Trading Co Ltd.