AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia Investment: Myanmar and Malaysia discussed closer cooperation in agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure, technology, energy and special economic zones during President Min Aung Hlaing’s visit. Business leaders urged Malaysian investors to explore opportunities, but no pacts were signed. Trade Finance: Sberbank has launched direct business settlements with Myanmar through its Indian branch, offering rupee payments and aiming to cut transaction times and currency risks for trade in energy, farm goods, fertilisers and engineering products. Russia Ties: A Myanmar delegation met Russian officials to discuss investment and cooperation in energy, ICT, education and health; bilateral agreements were signed, though details were not provided. Power Crunch: Rotational blackouts in Yangon and Mandalay, alongside stricter cuts in Ayeyawady, threaten production as the authorities ration electricity amid heat-driven demand and grid strain. Construction and Jobs: Work on Yangon’s Yoma Central project is set to resume in phases, while foreign-brand exits and economic pressures continue to hit garment factories, with mass layoffs reported.
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