Signs of hope for pandemic-stricken economy
After months of stalled trade and a crippled tourism industry due to the COVID-19 epidemic, some economic sectors are showing signs of recovery even as others continue to slide. Since January, land trade with China, Thailand and India has taken a ser
Korean Air suspends flights to Yangon
Korean Air has halted flights from Incheon (Seoul) to Yangon until at least April 25th amid the outbreak of COVID-19. The March 3rd announcement from South Korea’s largest airline, stated simply: “Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) o
Border trade with China picking up
Border trade between China and Myanmar, hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, appears to be picking up. Trade along the Myanmar-China border had plummeted as China closed border crossings and internal trade routes in an attempt to slow the spread of COV
Myanmar halts cruise ship amid coronavirus scare
Myanmar blocked a cruise ship carrying more than 400 passengers after it docked in Thailand and other countries with confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus. The ship, which is operated by Silversea Cruises, had previously landed in Phuket, Thailand
