Singapore-Myanmar investment promotion signed
Myanmar and Singapore signed an official agreement for the promotion and protection of investments between the two countries. U Thaung Tun, head of the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations (MIFER) and Singapore’s Minister for Trade
Myanmar Rice Federation expands China export deal
The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), the umbrella association for Myanmar’s rice industry, will export 250,000 tonnes of rice to China. A new MOU was signed with the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs Corporation, The Myanmar Times re
UK to keep Myanmar trade preferences with or without EU
A post-Brexit United Kingdom will maintain its tariff-free “Everything but Arms” trade preferences with Myanmar. This is so announced despite the UN’s call for sanctions against military-affiliated businesses. Warren Pain, head of t
EU grants €8 million to develop Myanmar trade
The EU has pledged €8 million in funding to develop Myanmar trade. It supports initiatives within the ARISE Plus Myanmar program. The latter is designed to bring Myanmar businesses up to international standards. The International Trade Centre will
New port to be constructed in Yangon
Adani Yangon International Terminal is developing a port terminal in Ahlone township, Yangon, to cater to increasing trade volumes. The Myanmar registered company received approval from the Myanmar Investment Commission on 26th April to develop, oper
