Myanmar- ASEAN commercial trade holds on in H1 of 19-20 FY
If the trade with its Indian neighbor is down 40% (see this week’s highlight), Myanmar’s commercial exchanges with its ASEAN partners remain healthy. According to the latest reports from the Ministry of Commerce, the aggregated sea and la
Industry asks for lower duties for Myanmar-assembled cars
Auto industry representatives have asked Yangon’s chief minister to lower import duties on unassembled cars. The request comes as domestic and foreign car makers look to boost production in Myanmar. During a meeting with Yangon Region Chief Min
Corn crop latest focus in Thai border trade developments
The Myanmar Corn Association is overseeing the development of corn wholesale collection centers in the border town of Myawaddy as the country builds its trade infrastructure with Thailand. The sites are expected to open in April. U Min Khine, chairIllicit trade valued at over USD 6.4 billion per year
Myanmar’s illicit trade stands at USD 6.4 billion. During the first-ever Illicit Trade Forum held on February 3rd and 4th in Geneva, U Than Myint, the country’s minister of commerce, said that this figure is still “just the tip of the i
Vietnam trade office warns exporters to Myanmar
Potential exporters should beware of Myanmar, the Vietnam Trade Office in Myanmar has warned. In a recent statement, it urged those enticed by Myanmar’s demand for imported goods to be careful of what it characterized as inefficient, unreliable
