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
YCDC to take action against ‘illegal livestock breeders’
The Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) is to take action against those involved in the breeding of livestock in “restricted areas”. The move will be starting in March next year, according to an article in Myanmar Business Today. Livestock b
Yangon Region Chief Minister promises international market opportunities
Yangon Region Chief Minister has promised that he will help livestock and agriculture industries find international markets. According to an article in Myanmar Business Today, U Phyo Min Thein was quoted as saying that the livestock and agriculture i
Yangon Regional government withdraws project spending
The Yangon Region Government has withdrawn plans to spend about MMK 16 billion (USD 10.45 million) on construction projects and the purchase of a ferry. It will instead spend the money on development projects, according to an article in The Irrawaddy
‘Priority projects’ announced by Yangon Government
The Yangon Regional Government has announced plans for what it calls 80 priority projects in the region. According to an article in Myanmar Business Today, it is expected to include several sectors, including real estate, industrial zones, roads, por
