New tourist destinations identified in Kayin State

THE Kayin State Hotels and Tourism Department identified new tourist destinations in the region, including Padonma Cave, PhaungdawU Pagoda, and a waterfall, which will be developed as new travel attractions in Hpa-an City.

The newly developed destination, Padonma Cave, is located in the mountain far south of Tawpon Village, approximately six miles and two furlongs from Hpa-an, and it takes just over 15 minutes to travel by car. Natural water outlets inside Padonma Cave ensure that the water does not dry up, and fish are released intothe cave on New Year’s Day.

In addition, authorities conducted ground surveys to ensure that tourists can visit PhaungdawU Pagoda and the waterfall, which are located in Kyauktaung Village, Hlaingbwe Township, about 24 miles from Hpa-an. It takes about 45 minutes to travel by bus from Hpa-an, thanks to safe and reliable transportation available in all seasons.

Between 200 and 300 visitors come to PhaungdawU Pagoda and the waterfall every day, and rice with vegetable curries is served daily to the tourists. Currently, there are 22 tourist destinations in Kayin State and 60 hotels and guesthouses licensed by the government, with a total of 2,159 bedrooms.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Companies permitted to store up to 50 EVs in bonded warehouses

Each company is entitled to keep 50 electric vehicles (EVs) in the bonded warehouse at the maximum, according to the notification of the National-level Leading Committee for the Development of Electric Vehicle and Associated Businesses issued on 8 August 2024.
The decision was made during the committee meeting held on 11 July 2024.
Under the guidance of the committee, the importation of EVs and related components, operation of city taxis and buses and construction of charging stations are being scrutinized and permitted during the pilot project period. Earlier, companies were allowed to store EVs in the bonded warehouse as per showroom quota prior to having import licences.
The companies need to seek import approval for EVs from the committee that will forward its approval to the Ministry of Commerce and obtain permits to store EVs in bonded warehouses along with import permits prior to shipment hereafter. The committee will inform the compliance of the bonded warehouses’ standard operating procedures working committee and submit bills of landing documents mentioning the bonded code to the Myanmar Customs Department before arrival at ports. At that time, the Customs Department will screen documents. The committee has notified those companies that pass the aforementioned steps that they are allowed to store 50 EVs at a maximum.
The companies need to send an acknowledgement letter of that notification unfailingly to the secretary of the committee by 15 August 2024.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar