UK opens door to Myanmar avocado

Myanmar has successfully delivered avocado to the UK’s market on trial, according to the press statement issued by the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in London on 14 November.
China, Thailand become major markets for Myanmar avocados
Myanmar avocados are essential to export legally to China and Thailand, said U Lin Thant Aung, the secretary of the Myanmar Avocados Producer and Exporter Association.
Black bean price down by over K20,000 per tonne in post-election
The price of black bean plunged by over K20,000 per tonne after the 2020 Myanmar General Election, data of Yangon Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry ----------
Philippine economy shrinks 11.5% in third quarter
The Philippine economy shrank for the third straight quarter in July-September, official data showed Tuesday, but there were signs activity was slowly picking up as coronavirus restrictions eased and more businesses reopened.
Myanmar goods trade deficit with Singapore estimated at $10.7 bln in 4 years
Myanmar trade deficit in goods with Singapore was estimated at US$10.72 billion in the past four years, the statistics issued by the Central Statistical Organization under the Ministry of Planning, Finance and Industry indicated.
Mobile market resumes in 4 districts today
Mobile market trucks are back to its businesses on 10 November in four districts, Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) stated.
Export rice prices slide in October
The prices of rice in the export market slightly decreased in October owing to the coronavirus impacts, as per data of Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF). In October, the export prices of white rice (low quality), broken rice and parboiled rice slipped compared to September’s rate.