AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBangladesh–Myanmar Trade Talks: Myanmar is pushing to restart long-suspended border trade with Bangladesh, proposing a limited or temporary reopening first, after a Dhaka meeting between Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir and Myanmar Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe. The agenda also covers shipping connectivity and LNG imports, plus trade in agriculture, fisheries, rice, pharmaceuticals and frozen foods, with both sides saying inter-ministerial coordination will follow. Maritime Trade Snapshot: Myanmar’s marine trade earnings rose to $8.779bn for the 2019-20 FY period to Jan 24, with sea exports and imports both up year-on-year, underscoring the role of ports and sea routes for key sectors. Labutta Crab Shock: In Labutta Township, thousands of workers are jobless after China suspended crab imports from Myanmar, crushing prices and halting shipments that had been moving over 10 tons daily. Cybercrime Spillover: A VPN data breach tied to SplitVPN exposed about 865,000 users, adding to regional concerns about online fraud ecosystems. Myanmar Aviation Fuel Push: A DVB investigation says Myanmar’s military-linked refinery project near Yangon is being revived to produce Jet A-1 domestically, aiming to cut reliance on imported aviation fuel.
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