Sesame exports exceed 150,000 tonnes, fetching $240 mln last FY

Oct 28,2020
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.
Salient points in Yangon Stock Exchange’s listing criteria
Oct 22
A listing on a stock exchange refers to the company’s shares being admitted on the board of stock exchange that are officially traded by a large number of investors including individuals ----------
Sagaing Region aims to grow over 1.6 mln acres of oil crops this FY
Oct 22
A total of 1,628,266 acres of oil crops are planned to grow in the ten districts of Sagaing region and Naga Self-Administered Zone in winter crops season of the current 2020-2021 financial year (FY).