Pure gold price soars to K1.646 mln per tical on 11 May, up by K300,000 over past 3 months

THE domestic gold price hit fresh new peaks in the bull market and soared to K1,646,000 per tical (0.578 ounces, or 0.016 kilograms) on 11 May.
Rice prices spike up on local demand
THE prices of rice and rice crops have modestly increased in the domestic market on the back of strong demand, traders from the Bayintnaung wholesale market said.
Lychee for sale in markets in Katha, Sagaing region
SINCE May, lychee fruits grown from the farms in Katha Township, Sagaing Region, have been on sale in the township markets.
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle without too much oil consumption
BEING an agro-based country, Myanmar emphasizes the cultivation of various crops in vacant areas of farmlands across the nation.
Union Minister U Shwe Lay inspects road, bridge construction in Ayeyawady region, upgrading work of highway road

Union MoEE Minister inspects No 1 Oil Refinery (Thanlyin)
WORKERS of No 1 Oil Refinery (Thanlyin) need to join the workplace as quickly as possible to maintain the refinery, said Union Minister for Electricity and Energy U Aung Than Oo on his inspection tour of the refinery on 10 May.
Research work to be expanded for livestock and fisheries development
ACCORDING to the Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, necessary research work will be expanded to develop the livestock and fisheries sector.