AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Tech-Driven Growth: Myanmar inaugurated Anisakhan Airport in PyinOoLwin, positioning it as a new domestic aviation gateway to support the Yadanabon Cyber City push and boost tourism and investment. Energy & Grid Stability: Nay Pyi Taw’s Shwemyoh 15 MW solar plant (with battery storage) began feeding power into the national grid, with upgrades for larger phases flagged. Renewables & Rural Development: The State Economic Promotion Fund reported K455bn invested in agriculture and livestock, including solar-powered water supply projects and mechanized farming support. Solar Power Expansion: Zeyathiri’s plant adds to Myanmar’s fast-moving solar rollout aimed at more reliable electricity supply. Logistics & Trade Links: Myanmar and Thailand set up for TILOG-LogistiX 2026, focusing on multimodal transport and future logistics cooperation. Cross-Border Power Talks: Myanmar and Bangladesh discussed expanding cross-border electricity trade via a regional grid linking China–Myanmar–Bangladesh. Capital Markets Skills: Yangon Stock Exchange announced an online basic stock investment training course starting 25 July. Fuel Prices: Fuel price caps kept slipping, with Octane 92 at K3,250 and diesel at K3,095 for 10–16 July. Governance & Business Integrity: ACC and UMFCCI held an anti-corruption awareness session with the business community, including anti-money laundering topics. Disaster Risk in Refugee Camps: Monsoon-linked landslides in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar left dozens dead and many shelters exposed, renewing pressure on camp safety and aid effectiveness.
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