Yangon Region Tourism Committee endorses over K8 bln worth hotel projects

Oct 29,2020
Yangon Region Tourism Committee gave the green light to hotel businesses with an estimated capital of over K8 billion, according to the regional tourism committee’s meeting 6/2020.
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.
Mobile market starts in Yankin, North Dagon, Tamway townships
Oct 26
In a bid to reduce the crowd at markets, bring fresh food to the consumers and contain the possible spread of the coronavirus in the region, the mobile market is planned to start in three townships today (26 October) -------------
Yangon gold market to resume on 26 October
Oct 24
Yangon gold market, which has suspended its sale because of the outbreak of COVID-19, will resume its sale commencing from 26 October, according to Yangon Gold Entrepreneurs Association (YGEA).
External trade tops $153 bln in incumbent government period
Oct 23
Myanmar’s external trade over the past four years under the incumbent government has touched a high of US$153 billion, comprising exports worth $70.4 billion and imports valued $82.8 billion, according to the statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce.