The Myanmar Construction Entrepreneurs Federation (MCEF) and a delegation of Vietnamese businesspeople jointly held the Myanmar-Vietnam Construction Business Matching event on the morning of 23 June at 9:30 am. The event took place at the MCEF office, located at the corner of Thanthuma Road and Waizayanta Road in Thingangyun Township, Yangon.
MCEF Chairman U Shane Win delivered welcoming remarks, followed by a speech from Mr Ly Quoc Tuan, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Myanmar. The ambassador and the chairman also exchanged commemorative gifts as part of the event.
During the session, representatives from 22 Vietnamese companies in the construction sector showcased their products and services. Following the presentations, more than 20 types of business discussions were held, with participation from Myanmar construction entrepreneurs, engineers, and suppliers. — Myo Min Thura/KZL

Source: GNLM

India launched a portal to promote EV car manufacturing. In a bid to boost the domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles, the Indian government on Tuesday, announced the portal launch of the application process under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India.

 The application portal would be open for applications from June 24 till October 21. This scheme has been formulated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, keeping in mind the goals of ‘Net Zero 2070’, ‘Make in India’, and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.  Under this initiative, global Electric Vehicle manufacturers will be able to invest in India.

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According to inquiries from macadamia growers and sellers, the foreign market is also interested in and buying macadamia nuts from southern Shan State.
Having good taste, rich nutrients and health benefits, these nuts are consumed directly as well as used in chocolate and various pastries.
“In terms of market conditions, Myanmar has a very good market. Good markets include Thailand and China. Domestic demand is high. This year, we have seen rising demand from Thailand. China has also bought a lot,” said a macadamia producer and distributor in Shan State.
In Myanmar, macadamia is mostly grown in Shan State, followed by Kachin, Chin and Mandalay. The total area of ​​cultivation has expanded to more than 12,000 acres. There are also small-scale farmers, and macadamia nuts grown in Ywangan Township can be harvested twice a year, so they can be sold at a higher price in the market, he continued.
“Macadamia nuts are also grown in Ywangan, Tachilek, and Nawnghkio and on the Myanmar-China border. Among them, Ywangan’s variety is considered to have two seasons- April to June and another one after it. In other places, it is harvested only once in August, September or October,” he explained. – Htet Oo Maung/ZN/Ed

Source: GNLM

Monywa June 24
Monywa Township Agriculture Department of Sagaing Region stated that more than 3,000 acres of green gram has been planted in the township this monsoon.
In the 2025-2026 monsoon crop season, it is planned to cultivate 10,300 acres of green gram in Monywa Township. Cultivation began in May of this year, and as of today, a total of 3,195 acres have already been planted.
"For this monsoon crop season, more than 10,000 acres of green gram are planned to be cultivated in Monywa Township. As of today, over 3,000 acres have already been planted. Efforts are being made to meet the targeted acreage. Awareness campaigns are also being conducted regarding the expansion of green gram cultivation, including the use of quality and pure seeds to achieve good yields," said U Soe Thet Aung, Head of the Monywa Township Department of Agriculture.
This year, the Monywa Township Department of Agriculture is providing education and support to green gram farmers on topics such as the use of high-quality and region-appropriate pure seeds, correct planting methods, pest prevention, proper use of fertilizers, and techniques to ensure high yields.
During this year’s monsoon season, in order to ensure both high yield and good quality of various types of pulses, the department is collaborating with farmers to provide necessary support such as quality seeds, agricultural inputs, and post-harvest technologies.

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

INDONESIA recorded total palm oil exports of 1.78 million tonnes in April 2025, a sharp decline of 39.2 per cent compared to 2.88 mil
lion tonnes in the previous month, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) announced on Tuesday. “The largest drop occurred in
processed palm oil products, which fell by 41.7 per cent to 1.24 million tonnes from 2.13 million tonnes,” said Mukti Sardjono, executive director of the GAPKI. Exports to various destination countries also saw significant decreases, particularly to the European Union (EU), India, and the United States, which declined by 156,000 tonnes, 155,000 tonnes, and 113,000 tonnes, respectively.
On a year-on-year basis, palm oil exports from January to April 2025 fell by 3.08 per cent to 9.42 million tonnes, down from 9.71 million tonnes in the same period last year, with the steepest declines seen in exports to India, the EU, China, and Pakistan. — Xinhua

Source: GNLM

The number of local chicken breeders in upper Myanmar has increased, according to data from local sources.

Currently, native chicken trade is at a good price and sales are moderate, but there are more breeders of indigenous chicken because of its popularity.

“There are many interested people. Most of them are buyers from upper Myanmar. The prices are good in Taunggyi, Kengtung and Myitkyina,” said a local chicken trader and breeder.

Raising local chickens can take from 2.5 to 4 months, and there is an advantage that they can still be kept even if they are not sold out.

“They are called local, indigenous or Bamar chickens. If they are of shorter days, meat is soft. It also depends on the input. If you feed them company feed, they will be ready in 2.5 to 3 months. If you mix your own feed, they will be ready for sale in 4 months,” he said.

As for inputs, in addition to ready-to-eat chicken feeds, breeders can prepare by mixing paddy, rice, broken rice, rice bran, cooked rice or mixture, green feed, bean meal cake and locally available silk leaves, boscai leaves, water spinach and water hyacinth and feed them in a bowl.

Htet Oo Maung /ZN

Source: GNLM

Pyapon June 23
Merchants from Pyapon Township of Ayeyawady Region shipped 65,000 viss of flower snails to Yangon market in May this year, said Daw Aye Thu, the owner of fishery product trading commodity in Pyapon Township.
They sent 45,000 viss of flower snail to Yangon in April but 65,000 viss in May. Daw Aye Thu disclosed: “Local merchants sell fishery products to Yangon market.
Now, they sell 65,000 viss of flower snails. Currently, fishery products are in high demand at Yangon market. Its price depends on freshness and cleanliness. Seafood restaurants demand to purchase flowery snails. So, local merchants and fishermen are convenient in their livelihoods.”
It is reported that flower snails exported from Pyapon Township were priced up to K21,000 per viss. Due to good sales and increased exports not only of flower snails but also of other fishery products from the region, job opportunities are reportedly favorable for fishermen, individual traders, market stall operators, merchants, and freight vehicle rental service providers. Kyaw Kyaw Lin

Source: Yadanar Bon Newspaper

The wholesale reference rate of palm oil set for the Yangon market slightly declined to K6,080 per viss for the week ending 29 June from K6,110 per viss in the previous week ending 22 June, according to the Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution.
The Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution under the Ministry of Commerce has been closely observing the FOB prices in Malaysia and Indonesia, adding transport costs, tariffs and banking services to decide the wholesale market reference rate for edible oil weekly.
Despite the reference price, the market price is way too high.
To control overcharging, the Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce informed consumers of lodging complaints for overcharging through the call centre hotline in late August. The department urges consumers not to buy palm oil at high prices.
The Committee notified that any person who is involved in price gouging and oil storage to attempt market manipulation will face legal action under the Essential Goods and Services Law.
The department is working together with the Myanmar Oil Dealers’ Association and the cooking oil importing companies to offer affordable rates of imported palm oil for consumers.
The complaints for overcharging can be lodged over hotline 1535 of the call centre of the Consumers Affairs Department, or sent to the Facebook page of the department and the region and state departments concerned.
The domestic palm oil consumption is estimated at one million tonnes per year. The local palm oil production is just about 400,000 tonnes. About 700,000 tonnes of palm oil are yearly imported through Malaysia and Indonesia to meet domestic demands. — NN/KK

Source: GNLM

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation has announced that technology will be provided to families interested in growing coffee, either at a manageable scale for families or for commercial purposes, in areas where the lowland coffee variety is predominantly cultivated.
Five lowland coffee varieties with a maturity of one year and eight months and five with a maturity of 10 months, all successfully grown in the lowland, are being experimentally cultivated in Nay Pyi Taw. The ministry announced a production chain development plan to promote organic coffee production, highlighting its suitability for cultivation on a manageable scale in family patches.
Those interested in cultivating these lowland coffee varieties, either for family or commercial purposes, can contact the Coffee and Seasonal Crops Division of the Department of Agriculture for seeking technology and assistance.
In Myanmar, coffee is cultivated in two distinct ways, depending on the altitude above sea level. Highland coffee primarily consists of C. arabica, while lowland coffee is mainly C. robusta and C. liberica. The most common lowland coffee varieties are C. robusta and C. liberica.
Highland coffee varieties are grown at elevations between 2,700 and 5,400 feet above sea level, while lowland coffee varieties are cultivated at elevations from 0 to 2,700 feet. In Myanmar, highland coffee is grown in Shan, Chin, Kayah, and Kachin states, as well as the Mandalay Region, whereas lowland coffee is cultivated in Kayin and Mon states, along with the Sagaing and Taninthayi regions. — ASH/TH

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

A seminar was held to promote labour cooperation between Viet Nam and small- and medium-sized enterprises in Japan’s Kyushu region.

The event aimed to connect Vietnamese labor dispatch companies with Kyushu-based businesses, especially small and medium enterprises, seeking Vietnamese workers. It focused on building sustainable partnerships and ensuring a stable, safe, and long-term environment for Vietnamese employees in Japan.

The Fukuoka SME Association praised Vietnamese workers for their diligence, professionalism, and sincerity. Kyushu is currently home to about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.

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