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

15/04/19

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.

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

Business

15/04/19

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.

Myanmar-Bangladesh trade continues to decline in February

Business

15/04/19

Myanmar’s overseas trade with Bangladesh this February declined to US$4.5 million from $21.3 million against last February, according to the Ministry of Commerce’s latest monthly report.

Trade with China shows decrease in February

Business

15/04/19

Sino-Myanmar bilateral trade exceeded US$880 million in February this year, registering a decrease of over $200 million, or over 18 per cent, from that of last February, the Ministry of Commerce reported.

Yangonites create lively atmosphere on second day of Thingyan

Local

15/04/19

THE central pandal infront of Yangon City Hallyesterday was packed with revellers playing with water and looking on as their favourite artistes performed and signing competitions were held.

Public cooperation key for curbing crime, road accidents during Thingyan Festival

Editorial

15/04/19

MYANMAR is celebrating the traditional Thingyan festival, one of the nation’s 12 seasonal festivals. With spirits running high these days, revellers must take care to stay away from drugs which, as we know, have turned into a major problem not just in Myanmar, but across the world.