Yangon, June 29 – the influx of illicit carp into Myanmar from neighbouring Thailand is hurting domestic fish farming enterprises, according to the Myanmar Fisheries Federation (MFF). Approximately 6,000 viss (9,780 kgs) of carp arrives at Yangon’s central fish market everyday through unofficial channels via the Myanmar – Thai border town of Myawady. “We’ve been […]
Influx of illicit Thai carp takes a bite out of Myanmar’s fishing industry
June 30, 2016 by thiha
Filed Under: Latest News Tagged With: Department of Fisheries, Dr Myint Sein, MFF, Myanmar, Myanmar Fisheries Federation, Myanmar Freshwater Capture Fisheries Association, Myawady, Thailand, U Win Kyaing, Yangon