Corn crop latest focus in Thai border trade developments
The Myanmar Corn Association is overseeing the development of corn wholesale collection centers in the border town of Myawaddy as the country builds its trade infrastructure with Thailand. The sites are expected to open in April. U Min Khine, chairMyanmar President arrives in India to hold talks with top leadership and strengthen bilateral ties
Accompanied by the First Lady Daw Cho Cho and a delegation of officials, Myanmar’s President U Win Myint is visiting its Indian neighbour on a 4-day long official visit. Started Wednesday February 26th, Myanmar’s president is set to meet
Myanmar quarantines 22 as coronavirus hits economy
The Ministry of Health and Sports has quarantined 22 people who have been in contact with a South Korean woman who tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. The woman was diagnosed with the disease in South Korea after having travelled to Malaysi
Coronavirus affects border trade
China is restricting travel in an attempt to curb the novel coronavirus outbreak, and the measures have dented cross-border trade with Myanmar. U Min Thein, Vice Chairman of the Muse Rice Wholesale Center, told The Irrawaddy that “95 percent of
Myanmar may buy power from China
Myanmar may soon fill its electricity supply gaps by importing power from China. Ministry of Electricity and Energy Deputy Permanent Secretary U Soe Myint disclosed to the Myanmar Times that a feasibility study will soon be conducted on the possibili
