Category: Highlights

Thilawa SEZ to become East West Economic Corridor

The Thilawa Special Economic Zone may become a vital link in the East West Economic Corridor linking Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Myanmar stands lowest in passport index in ASEAN

Myanmar’s passport ranks 95th out of 107, the lowest among ASEAN countries, which is mainly due to a lack of economic freedom.

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Govt to allow rice exports if local prices sink

The government is expected to allow exports of raw rice if the prices in the local market drop too low in order to stabilise the country’s staple food.

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Yangon to make efforts to open new CNG fuelling station

A submission for the government to acquire land for a new CNG fuelling station in Yangon Region will be made in the coming budget year.

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YCDC official says unutilised industrial land could be appropriated

Action will be taken as no businesses have been set up on some 40 percent of the land designated as industrial zones in Yangon.

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Yangon plans logistics hub and truck terminal to ease congestion

A logistics hub and truck terminal in the outskirts of Yangon to ease traffic congestion and provide enough parking for trucks is planned to be built.

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