Jade traders in Mandalay say Chinese buyers are becoming an increasingly rare sight, as many seem to be buying directly from the mines in Hpakant. The jade market in Mandalay has been struggling since 2014 and neared collapse in 2015 with few buyers to be seen, said traders at the Maha Aung Myay Gems Trading […]
Myanmar gem, jade traders call for new rules to deter fake bids
September 1, 2013 by
Mandalay gem and jade traders are calling for new rules to prevent foreign traders from disrupting proceedings at gem fairs by making fake bids. The call results from an incident at the 50th Myanma Gems Emporium in Nay Pyi Taw in June involving Chinese traders, who are major buyers of the country’s precious stones. The […]
