US eyes financing opportunities in energy and infrastructure

US eyes financing opportunities in energy and infrastructure

The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is looking for financing opportunities in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Myanmar.
Chambers sign MOU for trade and investment

Chambers sign MOU for trade and investment

An MOU between the UMFCCI and Mercosur-ASEAN Chamber of Commerce (MACC), which is based in Argentina and Indonesia, was signed.
Floor price set for rice as demand plummets

Floor price set for rice as demand plummets

The price per pack of long grain rice has been set at a floor of MMK 19,500, according to the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Traders’ Association
Leading Myanmar and Malaysia builders sign agreement to collaborate

Leading Myanmar and Malaysia builders sign agreement to collaborate

Capital Diamond Star Group and Sunway Group of Malaysia have signed an MOU to implement infrastructure and construction projects in Myanmar.
Commercial tax on mobile handsets to be levied

Commercial tax on mobile handsets to be levied

Consumers will have to pay a 5 percent commercial tax when buying mobile handsets and related accessories from June 1 onwards (IRD)
New export strategy launched

New export strategy launched

Myanmar added 5 additional sectors, including gems and jewelry, the digital economy, agricultural food products and industrial art products to its National Export Strategy (NES) 2020-2025.