Dana Magazine, Aug 04

Local Market News

·         Real estate sector is slow, but there are some purchases. The developers are selling at 20-30% discount prices and there are some ongoing real estate development projects in Rangoon.

·         Dengue fever affected rate increase in Burma.

·         Up market café business become popular in Burma. More cafés are springing up.

·         Computer game shops become popular among the Burmese youth. Game shops are doing brisk business.

·         Article about Burma and mobile phones. Total hand phones in the whole Burma: 29500. (Source: Myanmar Post & Telecom)

·         Pulses and beans market prices. Quiet market.

 

Other articles not related to Burmas economy.