Returnees bring COVID-19 to Kayin, Tanintharyi
The first cases of COVD-19 have been confirmed in Kayin State and Tanintharyi Region, apparently brought back by returning migrant workers. Of the five confirmed cases in these areas, it seems two contracted the disease in Thailand and three in Malay
Government reduces COVID-19 restrictions
This week, the Ministry of Health and Sports allowed restaurants throughout the country to reopen as it continues to gradually reduce COVID-19 restrictions. Restaurants in areas with no confirmed COVID-19 cases may open to dine-in customers, provided
Foreign COVID-19 aid flows
Several countries have pledged loans and aid to support Myanmar’s pandemic-stricken economy as well as its short term healthcare needs. This week, the World Bank announced a new Country Partnership Framework that aims to help Myanmar recover fr
Seafood industry dries up
Fish and seafood was one of the earliest industries to suffer from the COVID-19 outbreak. As export channels began to close within China and Thailand, fish merchants were left with warehouses full of rotting merchandise. Unfortunately, the situation
Industry leader fears “irreversible damage” for factories
Myanmar Industries Association head U Aung Thein has warned of grave economic consequences of extended factory closures. Speaking to Bloomberg, Aung Thein, whose organization is Myanmar’s largest in the sector, argued against postponing the end
