Eye on G-to-G pacts, MRF to register rice exporters

In order to expand the rice export market through government-to-government (G to G) agreements, the authorities will now require rice exporters in the country to register with the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF).
Traditional leather footwear industry faces extinction
The traditional leather footwear industry is on the verge of extinction in the Kanbya Village-tract, Monywa Township, Sagaing Region, according to local manufacturers.
Merchants allowed to sell amber at Mandalay Yadana Mall free of charge
Merchants have been allowed to sell amber jewelry and products at the Mandalay Yadana Mall, free of charge, from this month, according to merchants.
Vietnam posts bigger export, import in January, February
Vietnam made export turnovers of roughly 36.7 billion U.S. dollars in the first two months of this year, up 5.9 percent year-on-year, and import turnovers of nearly 36.8 billion dollars, up 7.5 percent, seeing a trade deficit of 80 million dollars, General Statistics Office said Thursday.
Rakhine investment fair attracts 30 proposals worth $5 bln
A total of 30 agreements worth US$5 billion were signed at the Rakhine State Investment Fair 2019, with the state’s hotels and tourism sector topping the list of both local and foreign investors.
Mandalay Expo’ & Car Show kicks off
The cars showcased by Suzuki United Eleven Motor Co., Ltd are available on a hire purchase from one year to seven years through the joining of Ayawady Bank.
Bamboo baskets sell well in Kyaukhtu Region
Local people in rural area in Kyaukhtu Township make different baskets ranging from round bamboo trays to bamboo mats and earn their main family income from basket weaving.