Onion imports possible only in case of shortage: Minister

Despite the surge in onion prices in the local market, onion imports will not be allowed during harvest time, said Deputy Minister for Commerce U Aung Htoo. The minister said imports will be allowed only if there is a shortage of onions in the local market coupled with a price escalation.
Myanmar’s bilateral trade with Germany exceeds $820 mln last FY
Trade value between Myanmar and Germany in the last fiscal year (2018-2019) reached US$821.5 million, according to data of the Ministry of Commerce. 
Inclusive participation is a key to boosting community-based tourism
IN a recent news report, Vice President U Henry Van Thio, chairman of the Ethnic and Public Affairs Management and Service Committee, was quoted highlighting the importance of inclusive participation in developing community-based tourism, which is a business friendly to both the environment and natural resources, at a conference in Kachin State.
Transport and Communications Union Minister inspects upgrade of Yangon-Mandalay railroad
Union Minister for Transport and Communications U Thant Sin Maung looked into Yangon-Toungoo railway section upgrade which is the phase one in developing Yangon-Mandalay rail network upgrading yesterday morning.
Union Minister, UN agencies discuss resettlement of IDPs
Union Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr Win Myat Aye met representatives of UN agencies, led by the UN resident coordinator in Myanmar, yesterday morning at the Yangon Region office of the Social Welfare Department,
E&E Deputy Minister inspects oil and gas projects in Mandalay
Dr Tun Naing, Deputy Minister for Electricity and Energy, inspected the Mandalay Operation Center of Myanmar-China Oil and Gas Pipelines project in Singaing Township, Mandalay Region yesterday.
SEA Games: Myanmar wins 2 silver, 6 bronze medals in Arnis sport

December 02, 2019