Committee to Inspect Yangon Condominiums

Management Committee to inspect Yangon condos

The Yangon Region Government has established a management committee that will begin inspecting condominiums in the commercial capital. The committee is tasked with checking whether they meet the requirements set out in the Condominium Law. “We will
Myanmar may resume bean exports to India in June

India expected to re-start importing Myanmar beans

Traders in Myanmar’s beans and pulses industry have said they expect to re-start exporting to the Indian market this month. According to an article in the Myanmar Times, U Min Ko Oo, secretary of the Myanmar Pulses, Beans and Sesame Seeds Merchants
Trade balance improves in First Half of Fiscal Year

Trade deficit drops by USD 1.3 billion in the second quarter

During the first six months of FY 2018-2019, the trade deficit has dropped by USD 1.315 billion compared to the same period during FY 2017-2018. The data was released by U Maung Maung Win, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, at a meeting of
80 Priority Projects Unveiled by Yangon Regional Government

‘Priority projects’ announced by Yangon Government

The Yangon Regional Government has announced plans for what it calls 80 priority projects in the region. According to an article in Myanmar Business Today, it is expected to include several sectors, including real estate, industrial zones, roads, por
Toyota to build its first assembly plant in Myanmar

Toyota to establish assembly plant at Thilawa SEZ

Japanese car manufacturing giant Toyota Group is to begin work at an assembly plant at the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the outskirts of Yangon, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. An unnamed source says the company will invest â€
Myanmar to call international tender for power delivery

Power delivery international tender to be called

The Ministry of Energy and Electricity (MOEE) is to invite international companies to apply for tenders to deliver gas to the country via floating power plants. The initiative is aimed to improve electricity access in the country, according to an art