Villagers who live near a 10-inch pipe that discharges wastewater from factories in the Mandalay Industrial Zone in the Dotehtawady River have suffered health and social problems for years. Adults and children who rely on the river for bathing and household water because they can’t afford clean water are suffering from skin disease, according to […]
Tough time for Mandalay’s iron smelting businesses
October 1, 2018 by
The iron smelting industry using iron scraps is facing challenges to survive, according to the business managers and owners in Mandalay. The industry’s challenges include the lack of technology, capital, skilled labour as well as regional competition – key difficulties shared by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in other sectors. What iron melting factories in […]
Mandalay traders to quit pagodas
October 20, 2017 by
Traders had been told not to conduct businesses in monastery compounds in Mandalay Region and the government will arrange an alternative place where they can do their businesses. “Some people are doing business in monastery compounds. Please don’t do it. They can apply for a place (land) at the regional government and we will consider, […]
Chinese car manufacturer expands to Mandalay
September 25, 2017 by
CHINESE manufacturer expects the production of seven types of cars to commence in Mandalay Industrial Zone in the near future, according to Yan Yu, Shining Star International Holdings (SSIHL) chair. SSIHL is involved in real estate, hospitality, property management, education, healthcare and tourism related enterprises in China and Myanmar. The exact location within the Mandalay […]
Mandalay factories forced to close
March 4, 2016 by
Lacking modern technology and competing with industrial zones in neighbouring countries that churn out ever-cheaper products, many factories in Mandalay have been forced to close their doors. Over the past year, around 20 percent of factories in Mandalay Industrial Zone 1 and 2 have shut up shop, according to a spokesperson for the Mandalay Industrial […]
