Theinkyin village in Saw Tsp. receives 24-hour electricity

Oct 28,2020
Under the National Electrification Project (NEP), rural electrification projects are being undertaken across the nation.
Tharlin-Myinthar Myittha Bridge constructed in Gangaw Tsp.
Oct 28
Tharlin-Myinthar Myittha Bridge was constructed in Gangaw Township and the construction was completed on 30 September.
UMFCCI invites tenders to construct new building in Nay Pyi Taw
Oct 28
The Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) called for open tenders to construct a new building in Nay Pyi Taw, its press statement said on 27 October.
Sesame exports exceed 150,000 tonnes, fetching $240 mln last FY
Oct 28
Myanmar shipped over 150,000 tonnes of sesame in the previous financial year 2019-2020, generating an export value of US$240 million, theCommerce Ministry’s data showed.
Over 320,000 bags from reserved rice sold at fairer price last 3 months
Oct 28
A total of 321,771 bags (108 pounds per bag) from reserved rice have been sold between 10 July and 26 October 2020, according to Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF). Of them, Yangon Region had the biggest purchase with 69,207 bags, followed by Mandalay Region with 17,833 bags.
Thai buys Myanmar raw rubber at high price via black markets
Oct 28
Thailand is buying Myanmar raw rubber illegally, paying a high price, said Secretary U Khaing Myint of the Myanmar Rubber Planters and Producers Association. Thailand is buying Myanmar raw rubber currently, paying K800 per pound through black markets such as three pagodas pass, Kawthoung and Myeik.
Yangon region government receives mask, hand sanitizer, cash assistance for COVID-19 control activities
Oct 28
Yangon Region government received the donation of mask and hand sanitizer and cash assistance from the Republic of Korea, Myanmar Engineer Association, International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Myanmar), MBCF Foundation: Myanmar-born Chinese Youth Charity for the COVID-19 control activities yesterday morning in Yangon.