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Government to update COVID relief plan

The government has announced a new long-term plan to help the economy recover from COVID-19. The new Myanmar Economic Recovery and Reform Plan (MERRP), which is being drafted, will replace the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan (CERP), explained U Thaun

Economic minister vows to ‘build back better’

As the new COVID-19 wave slams the economy, Union minister for investment and foreign economic relations U Thaung Tun has vowed that the country will weather the storm and emerge even stronger than before. “In a different time, our isolated eco

Singapore tops FDI list, Myantrade to open office to support exports
January 22, 2021
Singapore has been the top source of foreign direct investments (FDI) into Myanmar since 2012. …
International partners, individuals chip in for vaccination campaign
January 22, 2021
After approving a first loan to address COVID-19 worth USD 356.5 million in June last …
Tourist arrivals drop 75% YoY
January 22, 2021
Less than 1 million tourists have visited Myanmar in 2020, a drop of more than …