Licenses issued for more than 280 trawlers, 161 boats in Maungtaw Tsp to overcome fishing challenges

Despite resumption of fishing which was suspended following deadly violent attacks in November and October and November last year, fishermen in Maungtaw District, Rakhine State, are facing challenges for nearshore fishing at night due to curfew order and labourers who have not yet received the National Verification cards. “More than four-month ban on fishing has […]

Thai firm eyes paper mill contract extension

  THE Thailand-based Double A Public Co. Ltd held discussions with Ministry of Industry yesterday on the extension of its permit to operate a paper mill in Thabaung. Mr Yothin Dumnernchanvanit, managing director of the company, called on Union Minister for Industry U Maung Myint to discuss the paper mill, as well as the requirements […]