India to buy huge amount of black gram as beans remain steady
The government of India has announced plans to import 400,000 tonnes of black gram beans from Myanmar between May 2020 and March 2021. The price per tonne of black gram is holding at around MMK 1 million per tonne, according to the Myanmar Times. Bla
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
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
