Local sugar millers and sugarcane farmers say they are calling for multiple issues to be addressed urgently by the government to ensure the sustainable development of the sector in the country. The farmers and millers presented the issues during Sugar Forum 2019 industry event held in Nay Pyi Taw on September 10 and 11, said […]
Sugarcane farmers, sugar millers plead for government help
September 18, 2019 by Thiha
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Shan businesses press for Mandalay-Muse route revamp
September 27, 2017 by Thiha
THE business community in northern Shan State urged the government to take measures concerning trade promotion and economic development, which includes upgrading the Mandalay-Muse highway, at a meeting with Vice President U Myint Swe. The Mandalay-Muse highway is the main route for the country’s border trade, according to the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. A […]
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