AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPackaging & SMEs: Yangon businesses are turning to reused glass bottles as a lower-cost option for food and drink makers. Reused bottles sell for about K200–800, compared with K2,000–3,000 for new ones, offering relief to small firms facing import difficulties. Energy: Myanmar says it has selected two sites for planned small nuclear plants, each rated at 55 megawatts, and is discussing locations with Russia’s Rosatom. The project requires years of preparation under International Atomic Energy Agency rules, as the regime reports a 30% power shortfall. Trade & Industry: Myanmar and the Eurasian Economic Commission discussed cooperation in manufacturing, agriculture, e-commerce, energy, transport and digital services, along with exports and investment in the Dawei Special Economic Zone. Critical Minerals: The regime is urging the United States to prioritize investment in Myanmar’s rare-earth sector, which is dominated by China.
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