Import/export online licensing big success

Import/export online licensing big success

On April 1st this year, as the pandemic loomed and threatened Myanmar’s economic growth, the Trade Department under the Ministry of Commerce launched an online licencing system for export and import businesses to facilitate trade, reduce person
Import – Export licenses for 160 items now online

Import – Export licenses for 160 items now online

Starting from April 1, the Department of Trade under the Ministry of Commerce will provide online services for export and import licences, aiming to reduce person-to-person contacts and prevent spreading the Coronavirus. Harmonised System Codes, an i
Total border trade value exceeds USD 3.9 billion, up USD 584 million

Total border trade value exceeds USD 3.9 billion, up USD 584 million

Despite the coronavirus outbreak, the total border trade value through 7 February of this fiscal year (FY) was up USD 584 million compared with the same period last year, exceeding USD 3.9 billion, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The total bor
Govt set to relax alcohol import ban, licensing rules

Liquor association calls for better regulation of market

The Myanmar Liquor Association (MLA) has called on the government to enact better control of the so-called “grey market”. Also, they urged the government to implement more transparent regulations of the liquor market. According to an article in t
Foreign alcohol

Retailers banned from selling foreign alcohol

Authorities have announced they will ban liquor retailers from selling imported brands as part of attempts to tackle illicit alcohol in the country. According to a report in the Myanmar Times, members of several government departments held a meeting