Bangkok holds health care lead
BANGKOK is still the preferred destination for Myanmar seeking high-quality medical care abroad – but India is trying to close the gap. . (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Fisheries exporters warned on ‘glazing’
THE Department of Fisheries will scale up its efforts to crack down on illegal export practices. . (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Locally produced liquor, tobacco taxes reduced
TAXES on locally produced hard liquor and cigarettes have been slashed, a government official said last week. At the same time, taxes on imports have been increased (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Stainless steel prices unstable
FLUCTUATING supply levels and foreign exchange rates are playing havoc with the price of steel, insiders in the building industry say. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Filling stations to use prepaid cards
PREPAID cards are coming to the newly privatised fuel filling stations, several company spokespeople said last week (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
K5000 note achieves objective of making big transactions easier
WHEN the K5000 note was abruptly announced last year, there were fears that the high value denomination – boldly adorned with the emblem of a white elephant – would devalue notes at the lower end of the scale. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Coordination urged on industrial chemicals
CLOSER coordination is needed between chemical technicians and manufacturers to prevent the use of dangerous or fake industrial chemicals, a leading chemical company said last week. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
China calling
A DELEGATION from China visited Myanmar earlier this month to drum up support for the seventh annual China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), to be held from October 20-24 in Nanning, in China’s southern Guangxi province. CAEXPO Vice Secretary General Nong Rong talked to The Myanmar Times about the opportunities on offer for Myanmar companies at the expo and the growing trade between the two countries. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Prime real estate values in Yangon double in two years
PEAK property prices in Yangon’s hotspots have almost doubled in price over the past two years, industry professionals say. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
Thirimingalar Market to finish in late Sept
THE Thirimingalar Market will be back in business within weeks, Yangon City Development Committee (YCDC) has announced. (Volume 27, No. 532 - July 19 - 25, 2010)
