FDA declares imported flu vaccines sold online illegal

Authorities warn against “illegally” imported flu vaccines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorities have issued a warning that a drug being imported to be used as a flu vaccine is considered illegal. They also warned the public not to buy or use it, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. The
Govt set to relax alcohol import ban, licensing rules

Liquor association calls for better regulation of market

The Myanmar Liquor Association (MLA) has called on the government to enact better control of the so-called “grey market”. Also, they urged the government to implement more transparent regulations of the liquor market. According to an article in t
Mytel fined for anti-competitive behaviour in Myanmar market

MyTel fined for violating trading rules

MyTel has been fined MMK 300 million (USD 197,800) by the Posts and Telecommunications Department for violating the regulatory framework. According to an article in The Irrawaddy, the fourth operator to join Myanmar’s telecom field, was fined and l
YCDC Takes Action Against Illegal Livestock Breeding

YCDC to take action against ‘illegal livestock breeders’

The Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) is to take action against those involved in the breeding of livestock in “restricted areas”. The move will be starting in March next year, according to an article in Myanmar Business Today. Livestock b

Yangon Innovation Center opened by the State Counsellor

The Yangon Innovation Center (YIC) was officially launched on 17th July 2019 in the presence of several Union and Regional level government officials. YIC It is located at the corner of Pansodan road and Strand road in Seikkan Township, Yangon Region
Mandalay Affordable Housing Units to be Sold Through Lottery System

Affordable housing solutions to be offered in Mandalay

The Mandalay City Development Committee is planning to begin selling affordable housing options this year, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. U Kyaw San Myint, a member of the MCDC, said the plan is to begin selling units in July. He also