The government has placed emphasis on the diversification of crops which have wide international markets access, in addition to paddy, and it hopes to increase coffee production. Union Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, Dr Aung Thu, said he hopes to increase the coffee acreage to 200,000 and exports to 60,000 tons by 2030. “During […]
Myanmar’s beach destinations to watch
May 3, 2017 by
Myanmar’s four key beach destinations – Ngapali, Kawthaung, Ngwe Saung and Chaungtha – are emerging as up-and-coming tropical getaway spots in Asia, each with its own distinct characteristics. According to C9 Hotelworks’ new Ngapali Beach Tourism Market Review, the impact of more airlift to Ngapali’s main gateway of Thandwe last year pushed growth up 28 […]
Myanmar seeks avoidance of tourism pitfalls in sustainable development
January 25, 2017 by
As Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism gears up to launch a campaign to promote its southern “virgin” archipelago, union minister Ohn Maung said responsible and sustainable tourism practices are essential to preserve the country’s beauty and culture. Hoping to learn from other ASEAN member countries, he will visit Thailand’s largest tourist island Phuket on […]
Air Cargo:Emerging Myanmar requires patience
February 15, 2016 by
After more than two decades of isolation, the nation of Myanmar is moving back into the international market. As this Southeast Asian country makes cautious steps towards democracy, the forwarding industry is watching – and waiting – for opportunities to turn Myanmar into the region’s next logistics powerhouse. For some logistics firms, the wait may be […]
Mandalay Industrial Harbour to Begin Operations in December
July 21, 2015 by
Simikhone Ayeyarwaddy Harbour, which is being constructed in Mandalay’s Myothar Industrial City, is to begin operations in December. The harbour is being constructed on 400 acres of land in Myothar Industrial City, which is over 10,000 acres of area. U Tun Yin, managing director of Myothar Industrial Development Plc, told Myanmar Business Today, “The harbour […]
Myeik tourism hits 17-year high
June 4, 2015 by
Snorkelling resorts in the Myeik Archipelago attracted around 2,000 foreign visitors in the first four months of this year, according to the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism (Myeik Branch). Last year, tourism revenue in the area hit a 17-year high, Ks 57.99 million (US$57,991). Entry fees to Kawthoung District and Myeik District are $50 and […]
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