India-Myanmar border trade hit $ 85.8 million

Apr 1,2019
Border trade between Myanmar and India as of 15 March, in this fiscal, reached US$ 85.8 million, an increase in value by $34.77 million over this time last year, according to statistics provided by the Ministry of Commerce.
Some urge government intervention to fix ceiling prices for commodities
Mar 31
Government intervention is needed to fix ceiling prices for certain agricultural products because they are sold at exorbitant prices, regardless of whether agricultural production costs are high or not, according to consumers.
Offshore fixed pilot station opened, can handle over 600 ships
Mar 31
An offshore fixed pilot station, located 20 nautical miles from Yangon, was opened yesterday.
Goods pile up in Zokhawthar Village as dispute halts trade with Mizoram
Mar 29
Starting 27 March, Myanmar’s border trade with Mizoram has been forced to a halt on account of a dispute between the Zokhawthar Village transport body
Rice supply to Muse halted as stores pile up
Mar 29
About 50,000 tons of rice meant for export to China has piled up at Muse, prompting merchants to halt supply of rice to the gate,
MYSAP ties up with Malaysian company for crab hatchery trial
Mar 28
The Myanmar Sustainable Aquaculture Programme will operate a crab hatchery on a trial basis in April in Labutta Township, Ayeyawady Region, with the help of a Malaysian crab farming company. Through the trial, MYSAP hopes to distribute crab larvae and share technology with breeders.
Myanmar primarily drawing investment from ASEAN, East Asian countries: MIC
Mar 27
MYANMAR is attracting foreign direct investment mainly from ASEAN and East Asian countries, said U Aung Naing Oo, Secretary of Myanmar Investment Commission.