Watermelon trucks stranded at Myanmar-China border

Nov 18,2020
TIGHT security measures at Kyin San Kyawt and Mang Weing checkpoints on Myanmar-China border have resulted in a slowdown in the entry/exit process and a hundred of trucks queuing up at the checkpoint, fruit traders said. 
Myanmar exports over 160,000 tonnes of rice as of 6 November
Nov 18
THE volume of rice and broken rice exported between 1 October and 6 November in the current financial year 2020-2021 reached 163,413 metric tons, worth over US$60.67 million, according to an announcement from the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
UK opens door to Myanmar avocado
Nov 17
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
Nov 14
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
Nov 13
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
Nov 10
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
Nov 10
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.