Myanmar Seeks High-Yield Cotton Varieties from India, Uzbekistan

The Myanmar Cotton and Cotton Products Merchants and Manufacturers Association is working with India and Uzbekistan to access premium cotton varieties resilient to weather changes, high temperatures, and diseases, aiming to ensure high yields at fair prices. The association emphasized that growers should cultivate premium pedigree cotton to close the price gap with non-premium varieties and boost commercial benefits.Quality control in ginning is also key, with calls for cleanliness, systematic operations, and proper categorization to maintain quality and reduce waste. India’s OOO Farms, via IFBIC, has expressed interest in collaboration, while Uzbekistan has offered pest-free, high-yield cotton seeds, according to MyanTrade.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar Earns $96 Million from Seafood Exports in Four Months

Myanmar is steadily expanding seafood exports to 40 countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh and Japan, via maritime and border trade channels. In the first four months of the 2025-2026 financial year, starting 1 April, the country shipped over 81,000 tonnes of fish worth US$96 million, according to the Department of Fisheries. Maritime exports reached 45,900 tonnes valued at $67 million, while border trade accounted for 35,000 tonnes worth $29 million. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, seafood exports totalled $421 million from around 400,000 tonnes. Key products include hilsa, rohu, catfish, seabass, eel, shrimp and crab. With over 140 cold storage facilities nationwide, the fisheries sector continues to strengthen its global presence through quality production and efficient trade logistics.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar, Russia Explore Trading House to Boost Bilateral Trade

The Myanmar Trade Promotion Organization (MyanTrade) met with Mr Konstantin Kanarev, Trade Representative of Russia to Myanmar, on 11 August 2025 to discuss establishing a trading house to strengthen bilateral trade. Talks covered export potential for Myanmar’s agricultural produce, possible imports from Russia, market conditions, trade procedures, and measures to accelerate cooperation. Earlier, MyanTrade held virtual and hybrid meetings on 28 July to promote exports of mango pulp, dried mango, and high-grade coffee to Russia. With Russia importing most mango pulp from India, Myanmar aims to capture part of the 10,000-tonne demand. Officials also discussed boosting coffee exports, focusing on cultivation, production, and varieties suited to the Russian market.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Yangon Car Market Sees Price Hikes Amid Sluggish Sales

Data from Yangon’s car market shows rising prices and slow sales, with buyers focusing on durability and quality over car type. Korean Kia and Japanese models dominate, while Chinese cars are absent, according to veteran broker Ko Kyaw Hein. Gasoline cars sell better than electric vehicles (EVs), which are still limited due to high maintenance costs and a shortage of replacement parts.Although new EV models are entering the market, the demand is weak. Buyers are advised to carefully check documents and verify authenticity, as damaged or faulty vehicles are often sold. Market activity continues at a cautious pace amid high prices.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Yangon Property Rents Continue to Rise Amid Growing Demand

Despite the Buddhist Lent, Yangon’s property rent market remains active, with no signs of slowdown. Rising migration into the city, particularly of tenants, has kept demand high, according to estate agents. Many newcomers, including young people attending training courses, opt to rent rather than buy, driving rents up across most townships. Some tenants, including families and company employees from outside Yangon, share rental units, while apartments are increasingly offered on six-month or long-term leases, making short-term three-month contracts harder to find. Estate agents note that rental activity now outpaces buying and selling, with expectations of further growth in the dry season.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar Sees $118.7 Million FDI Inflows in Early FY2025-26

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into Myanmar reached US$118.7 million from April to the end of July in the 2025-2026 financial year, according to the Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA). The period saw 26 new projects, including 24 in manufacturing, one in oil and gas, and one in the service sector, totalling $106.291 million. Capital increases in existing ventures added $12.408 million. No new investment was recorded in the livestock and energy sectors, though existing businesses in these areas received additional capital.Among 53 investing countries and regions, China, Singapore, and Thailand led inflows, with investors focusing on energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar Signs New Oil and Gas Production-Sharing Contracts

The Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise signed production-sharing contracts with HNA Myanmar Oil & Gas Ltd for IOR-4 (Pyay) and IOR-6 (Myanaung), and with Future Engineering & Gold Mining Co Ltd for IOR-7 (Shwepyitha). Union Minister U Ko Ko Lwin emphasized the energy sector’s vital role in national development, particularly in supporting agro-based industries.The Pyay basin blocks hold significant potential, and modern exploration could yield major benefits. A block permitted in 2024 is already producing gas for electricity.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

MAPCO Boosts Agribusiness and Rice Bran Oil Production

Myanmar Agribusiness Public Company (MAPCO) is advancing agribusiness through contract farming on nearly 20,000 acres and supporting monsoon paddy growers with seeds and fertilizer in 2025. In Q1 of FY2025–2026, MAPCO exported over 7,300 tonnes of rice to China, Indonesia, Mozambique, the Czech Republic, and Estonia, earning US$2.4 million. Meanwhile, MAPCO and Myanmar Rice Bran Oil Co Ltd (MRBO) are developing Myanmar’s first rice bran oil refinery in Nay Pyi Taw, targeting 9,000 tonnes of crude bran oil and 6,300 tonnes of cooking oil annually. Sunflower oil under the Hnitthak brand is already in the market. The facility aims to support domestic needs and expand into export markets.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Myanmar Targets 40,000 Tonnes in Pineapple Exports for FY2025-2026

Myanmar is expected to export over 40,000 tonnes of pineapples in the 2025–2026 financial year, according to the Myanmar Pineapple Growers and Exporters Association. Once grown mainly for domestic consumption, pineapples—particularly premium varieties like Thibaw—are now being cultivated for export, with China as the key market. The country has over 20,000 acres of pineapple plantations, mostly in Shan and Kachin states. Northern Shan alone yields 80,000–100,000 tonnes annually. Farmers are adopting GAP and organic practices using techniques from China, Thailand, and Sri Lanka to meet international quality standards.

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar