Myanmar will remain out of bounds to foreign visitors as the country extends travel and gathering restrictions.
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Myanmar, China to Promote Cross-Border e-Commerce Systems
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Senior Myanmar and Chinese officials and executives agreed at an online meeting to implement e-commerce systems to facilitate trade amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rakhine Woman Files Complaint Accusing Myanmar Military Troops of Gang Rape
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A woman from Rathedaung filed a complaint with police saying she was raped by three Myanmar military soldiers who also attempted to rape her 19-year-old daughter.
Toyota to Fully Resume Global Output for First Time Since February
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With the resumption of output at its plant in Venezuela, Toyota was set on Monday to return to full production after COVID-19 shutdowns for the first time since February.
Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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Foreign direct investment continues to arrive in Yangon despite the global impact of COVID-19 as the Naypyitaw authorities promise larger loans to keep employers afloat.
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
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Myanmar says government staff can now take coronavirus tests to prove they are fit to fly on vital trips.
Out of Work, Out of Options: Myanmar Migrant Workers in Thailand Scrape By During COVID-19
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In Thailand, COVID-19 has left millions of migrant workers from Myanmar jobless, facing a daily struggle to get by with little income and few options.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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This week, six EU states suspended debt payments from Myanmar while the country resumed rice exports, approved new investments and allocated US$10.6 million in loans.
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As Domestic Tourism Reopens in Myanmar, Businesses Struggle to Get Back on Their Feet
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Domestic travel in Myanmar began to reopen in June after the sector saw revenues drop to zero in April in May.
Around 800 Myanmar Migrants Stranded in Jordan Without Work Amid COVID-19 Lockdown
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Jordan’s ban on international flights has left hundreds of migrants stuck without work as many face boredom and hunger.
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
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This week, many regions in Myanmar approved new investments, the World Bank released a new GDP projection and local firm Yoma moved to back mobile money company Wave Money.
World Bank: Myanmar Economy to See Growth Drop by 6.3% This Fiscal Year Due to COVID-19
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The bank warns the pandemic is "dealing a severe blow to Myanmar's economy” in its latest projection.
Myanmar to Launch Investment Policy Review
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In its latest review, the France-based OECD has helped Myanmar identify policies and reforms needed to secure more investment, MIFER said.
Construction on China's BRI Deep Sea Port to Start Soon in Myanmar's Rakhine State: Govt
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The Ministry of Commerce says construction will start soon on the Kyaukphyu deep-
sea port, a key piece of China’s Belt and Road Initiative with access to the Indian Ocean.
Myanmar, China to Promote Cross-Border e-Commerce Systems
Rakhine Woman Files Complaint Accusing Myanmar Military Troops of Gang Rape
Irrawaddy Business Roundup
Myanmar Issues COVID-19 Travel-Fit Certificates for Urgent Overseas Trips
Rakhine Woman Files Complaint Accusing Myanmar Military Troops of Gang Rape
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup
EU States Suspend US$100 M of Myanmar’s Debt Payments During COVID-19
The Irrawaddy Business Roundup