Onion growers in Kyaukse see lower profits in face of bumper harvest

Apr 15,2019
With the fall in onion prices in the Kyaukse market of Mandalay Region this harvest season due to excess production, local growers said they are expecting lower profits.
Myanmar-Thailand trade down 12% in February
Apr 14
Myanmar’s overseas trade with Thailand exceeded US$400 million in February, a decrease of $56 million, or 12 per cent, from this time last year, according to the latest monthly trade report issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
Offshore, inshore fishing vessels to be banned during closed season
Apr 12
The authorities will ban offshore and inshore fishing vessels in the coming closed season, but traditional inshore fishing will be permitted as usual, said U Hla Htay,
CMP garment exports fetch nearly $2 bln in Oct-March
Apr 12

Farmers in Mon State facing financial hardships due to drop in rubber yield
Apr 11
FARMERS cultivating rubber on a manageable scale in villages in Thuwunnawati Town, Thaton Township, Mon State, are feeling the pinch from the fall in rubber yield this summer, in spite of a small increase in prices, said traders.
Myanmar-US trade up 67% in January
Apr 09
MYANMAR’S overseas trade with the United States in January touched US$85.69 million
MRTA to buy early maturing long grain rice at floor price
Apr 04
THE Myanmar Rice Traders Association (MRTA) said it will purchase long-grain rice that matures in 90 days, for which there is currently no demand in the market, at the basic price of K19,500 per bag.