Ministry of Commerce is dedicated for the Republic of the Union of Myanmar’s trade promotion, facilitation, negotiation, liberalization, consumer education and protection. “The ministry’s scope does not only cover international trade but all aspects of business from farm to factory, factory to distributor and distributor to the consumer’s table. We are working towards improving the whole supply chain,” said the Union Minister Dr. Than Myint.

At a time when Myanmar’s traditional new year begins and Myanmar farmers are preparing to harvest rice grown this summer, the news of the destruction of 18,000 tons of Myanmar rice deemed ‘unfit for consumption’ at Cote d’Ivoire has caused concerns among merchants, organizations and authorities. The public is also paying much attention, because rice from Myanmar is exported, even to EU countries, without difficulties regarding its quality.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation strives for managing the natural resources including its forests and minerals as well as natural environment

People’s education and knowledge level are the most important indicator showing development of a country. In other word, it is creating highly knowledgeable people and new educated generation.