More than 50 missing in latest Hpakant landslide
More than 50 people are feared dead following a landslide in Kachin State’s Hpakant Township, an area that is renowned for its jade deposits and safety issues related to the industry, according to reports. An article in Frontier said that the lands
Farmed fish to be exported to EU
Myanmar will begin exporting farmed marine products to the European Union market beginning in May, according to a Fisheries Department official. According to the report by the Myanmar Times, the breeds to be exported include Rohu, Mrigal, Katla and C
Five foreign insurers to be allowed to operate in Myanmar
The Ministry of Planning and Finance has announced the names of the five foreign insurance companies that will be allowed to operate in the Myanmar market. Analysts hope the entry of foreign insurers will bring a much-needed boost to the country’s
Nationwide protests begin against Myitsone Dam
Protestors nationwide have begun a campaign against the Myitsone Dam, a hugely controversial China-backed project in Kachin State. According to an article in Frontier, U Aung Soe Myint, a leader in the movement, said that the small demonstration on A
Sugar licenses suspended due to lack of Chinese demand
Last month, the Ministry of Commerce suspended 103 licenses to re-export sugar, due a lack of demand from China, according to an article in the Myanmar Times. The article said that 49 companies will have their licenses suspended for three months, wit
