HOUSE OF THE WEEK
Unfinished project in South Okkalapa tsp
THIS two-storey house in South Okkalapa township represents unfinished business. more
Flower association formed to fight imports
THE battle of the flowers is on. Spurred by imports of blooms from Thailand and China, Myanmar growers want to increase market share for home-grown flowers, and export them overseas as well. (Volume 26, No. 512)
Good farming guidelines could boost exports: MAS
NEW guidelines being introduced will help Myanmar export fruit to other ASEAN countries and beyond, government agriculture experts say. (Volume 26, No. 512)
Organic villages coming
THAILAND could expand bilateral trade with Myanmar by 20 percent over the next three years over the current value of about US$2 billion, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). (Volume 26, No. 512)
Industrial exhibition to be held on March 5
MYANMAR-made products will be showcased at an exhibition to be held next month, the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI) has announced. (Volume 26, No. 512)
Commodity price wrap
THE price of the best quality rice increased in the third week of February compared to the previous week, while onion and garlic prices came down, said traders at the Bayintnaung Wholesale Commodity Exchange Centre. Lower quality rice, cooking oil and meat prices remained unchanged. (Volume 26, No. 512)
Honey exporters seek sweeter deals
BEEKEEPERS are abuzz with the possibilities of expanding the international market for their honey. But despite a swarm of new producers, and the doubling of the number of beehives in the country, beekeepers will have to get busy in order to expand their share of the international market, industry experts say. (Volume 26, No. 512)
Cement prices approach seasonal highs
A BREAKDOWN at a major factory and seasonal demand are the factors behind recent escalation of cement prices, a number of industry sources said last week. (Volume 26, No. 512)
