Mandalay outbreak could infect trade
Myanmar’s second largest city is scrambling to prevent its own full-scale epidemic with a stay-at-home order, spot temperature checks, and other lockdown measures. And although (at the time of writing) Mandalay has less than 500 confirmed COVID
Thingyan cancellations slam domestic markets
Thingyan is usually an annual boom for many consumer-facing industries. People stock up on food and alcohol, spend money on concerts, parties and other events and full busses, planes and trains as they return to their homes for the holidays. But as t
Shareholders seek to dump largest bus operator
Investors in Yangon’s largest public bus company want the government to buy back their shares. Around 200 investors in the Yangon Urban Public Transportation Company (YUPT) have called on the Yangon Region Government to acquire their shares, di
Myanmar auto industry revs up
Myanmar automotive factories are upping their output in response to higher demand, according to an industry analysis by the Myanmar Times. Production has increased from both Japanese and Chinese brands, taking advantage of growing local demand, im
Mandalay city to crack down on illegal motorbikes
Mandalay lawmakers are planning to crack down on unlicensed motorbikes and three-wheelers with more strictly enforced regulations. Speaking to the Myanmar Times, the regional MP U Aung Kyaw Moe said, “Unlicensed vehicles should not b
