Emporium shows jade and gems still hot

The Myanma Gems Enterprise raked in nearly MMK 60 billion, or USD 40.1 million, at its week-long jade and gems emporium in Nay Pyi Taw. The annual week-long event allows jade and gem dealers to examine and bid for nearly 4000 lots. This year, more th
China’s President Xi to visit Myanmar next week?

China’s President Xi to visit Myanmar next week?

According to numerous reports, the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, is expected to visit Myanmar late next week to discuss bilateral relations and celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Myanmar. Thou
Government and NCA groups peace summit success

Can a high level meeting revive decaying peace?

On January 8th, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and Military officials met with representatives of ten ethnic armed groups to discuss revitalizing Myanmar’s once promising peace process. The Joint Implementation Coordination Meeting (JICM

China border trade passes USD 1 billion in first month

The Ministry of Commerce says border trade between Myanmar and China passed the USD 1 billion mark in the first month of the 2019-2020 fiscal year. The booming trade comes despite a surge in violence along key trade routes and highlights Myanmar̵
Vietnam PM in state visit in Myanmar

Vietnam PM in state visit in Myanmar

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Mr. Nguyễn Xuân Phúc headed a high level delegation in Myanmar earlier this week where he met with President U Win Myint as well as with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi who had just returned from The Hagu

Daw Suu meets with Chinese foreign minister

State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Nay Pyi Taw last week. The two discussed China and Myanmar’s ongoing economic and political partnerships. The meetings marks one of the state counsellor’s