Growers urged to cultivate black-eyed bean instead of black bean, pigeon pea

Oct 30,2020
Following the uncertainty in markets of black bean and pigeon peas, which are primarily sent to India, Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame Seeds Merchants Association (MPBSSMA) suggested that the growers cultivate black-eyed bean more.
Myanmar earns $69.2 mln from e-Visa in 4 years
Oct 29
Myanmar has received US$69.2 million as revenue from e-Visa and over 1.75 million of tourists and business travellers applied for e-Visa, according to the report issued by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.
Yangon Region Tourism Committee endorses over K8 bln worth hotel projects
Oct 29
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) -------------