Myanmar: Jade Trade: Official Export Earnings Down for 2015

Feb 16, 2016 | Kyaw Hsu Mon, The Irrawaddy
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Revenue derived from Burma’s official jade exports declined in the first nine months of the 2015-16 fiscal year, as the lucrative industry continues to draw fire over safety, ethical and environmental concerns. According to figures from the Ministry of Commerce, US$567 million in revenue was derived from jade exports from April to December last year, compared to $1.4 billion for the 2014-15 fiscal year.