Mango growers in Sagaing Region are now facing hurdles posed by an increase in prices for various inputs, such as fertilizer, insecticide and farming equipment.
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) called for government intervention, including regulation with policy and laws, subsidies and exploration of markets, in a bid to promote the rights and benefits of farmers, according to a recent press release from MRF.
Over the past seven-month period (Oct-May), overall foreign direct investments of $2.56 billion flowed into the country, including expansion of capitals by existing enterprises and investments of over $134 million in Thilawa Special Economic Zone, according to press release of the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA).
The visas and work permits of Myanmar migrant workers which were scheduled to expire on 31 March, 2020 have been extended by nine more months to 31 December, 2020, according to an announcement from the Labour Office in Bangkok, Thailand.
