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Myawady Trade Zone is Myanmar’s second largest border trading post. Photo: MNA
Business
30 March 2020
Myanmar-Thailand trade through Htikhee border falls
More than 80 countries, mostly of low incomes, have asked the IMF for help, the fund's chief Kristalina Georgieva says (AFP/File / Brendan Smialowski)
Business
28 March 2020
IMF chief: 'Clear we have entered recession...
The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into a downturn that will require...
Labors work on the roof of a building at the Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on the outskirt of Yangon. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
Business
27 March 2020
Foreign investments flow into the Special...
Foreign investments of US$84.267 million have flowed into the Special Economic Zones (...
Trade-reliant Singapore is typically among the first countries to be hit during global crises because of its small and open economy (AFP Photo/Roslan RAHMAN)
Business
26 March 2020
Singapore GDP shrinks most since financial crisis...
Singapore's economy, a bellwether for trade-reliant Asian countries, suffered its worst...
Arieal view of Thilawa Special Economic Zone. Photo: Myanmar International Terminals Thilawa
Business
26 March 2020
Factories remain open in Thilawa SEZ
Over 80 factories in Thilawa Special Economic Zone are operating as usual despite the...
A man sweeps the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after the closing bell in New York, New York, USA, on 20 March 2020. Photo: EPA
Business
21 March 2020
Stock markets rise on huge economic support plans
Global stock markets pushed higher Friday at the end of another volatile week, as weary...
A view of the Federal Reserve building is seen in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP
Business
21 March 2020
Top central banks launch new bid to keep dollars...
Leading central banks on Friday announced a new effort to keep dollars pumping through...
This photo taken on March 17, 2020 shows a high rise commercial building under construction in Yangon. Photo: Sai Aung Main/AFP
Business
20 March 2020
Myanmar attracts more than US$2.7 billion in...
Myanmar has attracted more than US$2.7 billion in foreign direct investments over the...
People wear masks at the departure lounge at the Yangon International Airport in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
Business
19 March 2020
COVID-19 outbreak cuts South-East Asia’s GDP...
Economic growth across the South-East Asia region is expected to slow to 4.2% in 2020, as...
Myanmar vendors arranging a display of gold jewellery at a jewellery shop at Chinatown in downtown Yangon. Photo: AFP
Business
19 March 2020
Gold prices fall in Myanmar
With the gold price sliding in the global market, the price of the yellow metal in the...
Ships dock at the port in Yangon. Photo: EPA
Business
16 March 2020
Imports increase $1.5 billion
The value of Myanmar’s imports between 1 October and 6 March in the current fiscal year...
Tourists wear masks as they visit the Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon. Photo: Nyein Chan Naing/EPA
Business
16 March 2020
Myanmar begins restricting travellers
As of 15 March, the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised...
Empty shelves for toilet paper and sanitizer at a local Walmart in Dallas, Texas, USA, 13 March 2020. Photo: EPA
Business
14 March 2020
Coronavirus shines spotlight on US economic...
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the global economy, but in the United States...

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