Myanmar’s trade deficit widens to $1.46 bln in 2019-2020FY

Oct 12,2020
Myanmar’s trade gap has significantly surged to US$1.46 billion in the financial year 2019-2020 from over $1 billion registered in the corresponding period of the 2018-2019FY, according to the data provided by the Ministry of Commerce.
Bean price jumps to three-year record high
Oct 12
The prices of black bean, pigeon peas and chickpeas which are mainly exported to India touched a three-year high on the back of strong demand by India, Mandalay traders said.
Rice price slightly rises in September
Oct 12
The prices of rice in export and domestic markets slightly increased in September amid the coronavirus crisis, as per data of Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Nearly 17,000 Myanmar citizens abroad cast advance votes in weekend
Oct 12
A total of 16,977 Myanmar nationals abroad cast advance votes at the Myanmar embassies, missions, consulate-general offices and extra polling stations of respective countries during this weekend.
Over 100 nationals abroad return home by relief flight
Oct 12

Rural developmental works in Hlaingbwe Tsp. completed
Oct 11
With the aim of upgrading the socioeconomic development of rural people in border areas, developmental works were implemented in Hlaingbwe Township, Kayin State and now all the works have been completed by 100 percent.
18 villages in Saw Tsp. have electricity access
Oct 11
Saw Township Electricity Supply Enterprise is undertaking to distribute 24-hour electricity to villages in Saw Township, Gangaw District, Magway Region. Now, 18 villages in the township have access to electricity.