A tanintharyi development committee, operating under the tourism ministry and chaired by local tycoon Serge Pun, is seeking assistance from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for the upgrade of infrastructure in Myeik archipelago to boost sustainable tourism, a committee member told The Myanmar Times. The Myeik archipelago is made up of a cluster of more than […]
Read MoreThe administration will focus on supporting the developments of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through measures such as tackling illegal trade, boosting export-oriented businesses and improving industrial zones, according to the vice president, the minister of the Ministry of Planning and Finance and Yangon Region’s chief minister. Notably, the planning and finance minister also […]
Read MoreA JOINT-COMMITTEE for the establishment of China-Myanmar Border Economic Cooperation Zone would be formed within the year in a bid to boost border trade between the two countries, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The committee would be headed by the commerce ministers from both Myanmar and China, according to Minister for Commerce U Than […]
Read MoreThe universities of Myanmar and India have plans to sign MOUs for cooperation in the education sector, Professor Dr Thida Win from Mandalay University said. Speaking at a talk by Indian Ambassador Vikram Misri on India’s Foreign Policy and Developments in India-Myanmar Relations that was held at the Mandalay University on May 19, she also […]
Read MoreAll local food products have to be labeled to ensure quality and safety, according to officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the FDA, producers and those found selling food products without labels would face action starting from the end of June. The FDA had announced that due to safety considerations, all […]
Read MoreYangon International Airport is ready to welcome visitors from ASEAN countries with special lanes dedicated to them. Terminal 1 was opened after extension works which started last year were completed. The three ASEAN lanes in the departure lounge are positioned at the right side of the counter and four counters at the arrival gate are […]
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