International trade by sea down over $50 mln as of March

Apr 15,2019
Myanmar’s maritime trade as of 29 March this 2018-2019 Fiscal Year has touched US$12.09 billion, down by over $50 million or 0.44 per cent, matched against the corresponding period of the last FY, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Onion growers in Kyaukse see lower profits in face of bumper harvest
Apr 15
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