The prices of locally-produced semi-knocked down (SKD) imported cars and Japanese used cars have risen, and some SKD manufacturers are facing difficulties, according to vehicle importers. “Car prices are going up these days. Not the price of all cars is increased, but Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Ertiga, and Suzuki Ciaz, which are SKD cars. SKD production […]
Prices of SKD cars and Japanese used cars increase, making difficulties for some SKD manufacturers
June 28, 2022 by
Myanmar amber traps scientists in ethical dilemma over funding war
June 15, 2020 by
YANGON — Myanmar is a major producer of amber, a fossilized tree resin. Amber is valued for jewelry, and also serves as a sort of time capsule that provides scientific clues to prehistoric life with fossilized inclusions such as insects, birds and dinosaur footprints. Meanwhile, the main amber-mining areas in the country are located in […]
Muse: Myanmar’s militia-run, billion-dollar gateway to China
February 6, 2019 by
With tinted windows and their militia name emblazoned on the side of their Ford truck, “Pan Say” fighters cruise the sleazy streets of Muse, Myanmar’s main gateway to China and awash with weapons and cash from casinos, drugs and sex. Ten armed groups run the Shan State border town of Muse, which is separated by […]
China hardsells big ticket but low on trust, India’s soft power push in Myanmar education and health
September 11, 2018 by
As Delhi seeks to expand its engagement with Myanmar, it is in sectors such as education, health and entertainment services that India hopes to make an impact in a country crowded with several international players, and completely dominated by China. In a state-of-the art classroom at the steel and glass Myanmar Institute of Information Technology […]
The wily ways of a Myanmar-China border town
November 6, 2017 by
One of many towns of the Myanmar-China border, Bhamo, Myanmar has long been a hub for illegal trade with China, including illegally logged charcoal currently sold. Most of the charcoal is bound overland for brisk business with China, yet Bhamo still finds itself without enough money coming in. Bhamo has a long history of diversifying […]
How the new vehicle import policy could disrupt the car market
October 27, 2017 by
On October 16, the Supervisory Committee for Motor Vehicles Importing officially released a set of new rules stating that only left-hand-drive vehicles can be imported into Myanmar from 2018 onwards. Those rules have since ignited much criticism from car traders and other stakeholders who foresee the new import policy as having a disruptive impact on […]
License revocation for distilleries that breach rules on waste management
November 30, 2016 by
Distilleries that fail to adopt standards in discharging their waste water will have their licenses revoked, Deputy Minister for Home Affairs Maj-Gen Aung Soe said to the Pyithu Hluttaw Session yesterday. The minister made the statement in response to a motion urging the union government to take action against distilleries that fail to observe the […]
