AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRubber: Myanmar was among the countries reporting lower natural-rubber production in the first half of 2026, as global output fell 2.3% and consumption dropped 2.8%; demand still exceeded supply. China Links: Beijing reiterated support for Myanmar’s economic development and urged faster work on China-Myanmar Economic Corridor projects, with deeper energy and resource cooperation. Business Ties: UMFCCI’s International Relations Committee says it has signed 136 MOUs with international business groups and is pursuing trade fairs and market links to boost exports. Energy Costs: Parliament approved extending October–November tax relief on 500-ppm diesel and LNG. Investment and Agriculture: Myanmar attracted US$433 million in foreign investment in the first half of FY2026-27, while five Pawsan rice varieties planted across 15 Yangon townships are forecast to yield 72.25 baskets per acre.
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