As demand falters, corn traders seek new markets

Corn traders are actively looking for new markets in Asia to export corn, said U Min Khaing, chair of the Myanmar Corn Industrial Association. Traders are aiming to expand exports to Vietnam, the Philippines and India. Come June, representatives from the association will visit China to promote corn produced in Shan State. “We will also […]

Yangon street vendors resist YCDC market plans

Despite the best efforts of local authorities to clean up Yangon’s streets, vendors say they are unwilling or unable to move into new purpose-built markets being built by Yangon City Development Committee. Business is booming along main roads and outside bazaars and supermarkets, with vendors selling everything from snacks to clothes to second hand electronics, […]