Myanmar ships nearly 1.49 mln tonnes of various pulses as of 18 June
MORE than 1.49 million tonnes of various pulses and beans were exported to foreign markets between 1 October and 18 June of the current financial year 2020- 2021, with the estimated value of US $1.117 billion, the Commerce Ministry’s data indicated.
Myanmar-Thai border trade nearly hit $3 bln
TRADE volume between Myanmar and Thailand in the financial year 2020-21 hit a total of US$2.95 billion in total, Ministry of Commerce statistics shows.
Imports down by $3.5 bln as of 18 June, MoC reports
THE value of Myanmar’s imports between 1 October and 18 June in the current financial year 2020-2021 stood at US$10.84 billion, a sharp drop of $3.5 billion from $14.36 billion registered in the year-ago period, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.
Myanmar goods trade deficit with Singapore estimated at $1.38 bln this FY
The Myanmar Customs Department reported that imports surpassed exports in trade with Singapore, with exports reaching over $117.78 million and imports valued at over $1.5 billion.
Man Wein post possibly to extend shutdown even after three months
Man Wein border post is likely to remain closed in light of the COVID-19 consequences, said U Min Thein, vice chair of Muse Rice Wholesale Centre.
Mon state to hold workshop to manufacture value-added products in rubber sector
A workshop will be held together with the rubber factories clusters to negotiate manufacturing of the value-added products in the rubber sector in Mon State.