Imports down by $3.5 bln as of 18 June, MoC reports

Jun 30,2021
THE value of Myanmar’s imports between 1 October and 18 June in the current financial year 2020-2021 stood at US$10.84 billion, a sharp drop of $3.5 billion from $14.36 billion registered in the year-ago period, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar goods trade deficit with Singapore estimated at $1.38 bln this FY
Jun 29
The Myanmar Customs Department reported that imports surpassed exports in trade with Singapore, with exports reaching over $117.78 million and imports valued at over $1.5 billion.
Man Wein post possibly to extend shutdown even after three months
Jun 29
Man Wein border post is likely to remain closed in light of the COVID-19 consequences, said U Min Thein, vice chair of Muse Rice Wholesale Centre.
Mon state to hold workshop to manufacture value-added products in rubber sector
Jun 25
A workshop will be held together with the rubber factories clusters to negotiate manufacturing of the value-added products in the rubber sector in Mon State.
Kitchen crop prices inflated in Yangon market
Jun 25
The prices of kitchen crops such as onion, garlic, chilli, potato and spices are rising in the Yangon market, according to trade data released by Yangon Bayintnaung Wholesale Centre.
Manageable-scale elephant foot yam growers earn extra income
Jun 24
The locals from Kyeikdon town, Kayin State are growing the elephant foot yam in the backyard of their house on a manageable scale.
Myanmar exports about 20,000 bags of rice to China via Bhamo-Lwejel route
Jun 24
Myanmar daily ships about 20,000 bags of rice to China through the Bhamo-Lwejel route, said U Min Thein, vice-chair of Muse Rice Wholesale Centre.