Inflation rate hits 4.29 pc in May

The average inflation rate in late May stood at 4.29 per cent, a slight increase compared with 4.12 per cent in late April, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Rate by the Central Statistical Organisation. In late May, Mandalay topped the list of inflation with 8.51 per cent, followed by Rakhine with […]

Yangon Amends Municipal Law, Creates Vice Mayor Position

YANGON — The Yangon regional Parliament has approved amendments to the municipal law that will see a vice mayor elected in a secret ballot. The Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC)’s executive board initially consisted of nine members: the mayor, four appointed members and four elected individuals, but it was later expanded to add two elected […]

Dealers hurt by jade arrests

The dealers of uncut jade pieces in Hpakant Township, Kachin State, say they are hurt by continuous jade arrests. The arrests began this year where the police and army inspect cars and motorcycles at the city gates for uncut jade pieces. The dealers say they have to pay money to recollect the confiscated jade later. […]

Invitation for Bids for Supply of Solar PV System for National Electrification Project

Subscribe to our tender alert mailing list   Myanmar National Electrification Project Credit No. 5727-MM Contract Title: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Solar PV System for Households and Public Facilities Reference No. S&I – 2 (12 lots) 1. The Government of Myanmar has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank […]

Export value via border trade camp reaches US$ 0.492 million within more than two weeks

The export value to Bandaladesh through the Maungtaw border trade camp, which was opened on 24th December after shutting down following violent attacks in November and October, has reached a volume worth US$ 0.492 million in the first 17 days of January. The camp saw exports resume on 1 January with a flow of fishery […]