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Second press conference held for YUMRT project

Myanma Railways and the Yangon Region government continue to meet with

Yangon communities which may be displaced by the massive rail project

PTT, KBZ sign MoU for fuel terminal, retail stations

The Thai energy giant is set to take stakes in KBZ’s fuel import/storage and retail

fuel businesses in an aim to tap into Myanmar’s growing downstream market

Myanmar and Thailand ink MoU for cross-border trucking

A long-awaited MoU has finally been signed, opening up the door for cross-border

trucking and streamlined logistics between Yangon and Bangkok

YACL to promote Myanmar-India air travel

Myanma Railways provides update on tenders for railway upgrade

Daewoo Bus Myanmar begins bus production

South Korean company awarded RFID contract

Ship manufacturer announces handover of multipurpose river vessel

New trucks and machinery delivered to city development committee

Japan sets sights on electric bike production in Myanmar

Deputy Minister restates interest in restructuring toll rates

Oway Ride inks partnership agreement for digital payments

New policy could spur infrastructure investment in Chin State

Ministry to monitor fuel bowsers, oil barges using GPS

Ministry flags 40 trading companies with outstanding foreign exchange issues

Parliament discusses jetty upgrade in Tanintharyi Region

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Issue 127 | 13 June 2019

Rail Second press conference held for YUMRT project A second community press conference concerning the development of the Yangon Urban Mass Rapid Transit (YUMRT) elevated rail system was held on 8 June, as Myanma Railways and the Yangon Region government continue their campaign raise awareness of the project and to educate populations throughout the city which may be displaced or affected by the project. Two separate conferences were held on 8 June – one in Mayangone township and another in South Okkalapa township. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes the conferences – which are the second batch of such community meetings – did not vary in content relative to the first press conferences held at the beginning of June. Presentation materials from the conference can be viewed here. However, the conferences did produce one solid new update, as Myanma Railways general manager U Htun Aung Thin claimed details such as ticket prices, electricity sources and environmental and social impact assessments will be provided at a future press conference scheduled for September 2019, according to a report in Myanma Ahlin. “The project is taken examples from Thailand and Indonesia. It is targeted to complete both feasibility study and design of YUMRT before 2023,” the local publication quoted U Htun Aung Thinn as adding. An estimated project timeline is pictured below:

Photo source: Myanma Railways

YUMRT project The YUMRT project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Yangon Region government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Ministry of Transport and Communications previously requested JICA to conduct a detailed feasibility study for the YUMRT lines proposed in the 2014 Yangon Urban Transport Master Plan. Despite JICA recommending that a north-south line be developed first, Phase I of the project will see the construction of a rapid transit railway stretching from Hlaingtharyar Railways Station in Hlaingtharyar township to Parami Railway Station in Mayangone township, running over the Yangon-Pathein Highway, the Hlaing River and Parami Road. The rail in Phase I will be 18km long with a width of 29m. Phase II of the project will run north-south from Mingalardon township to Downtown Yangon via either Pyay Road or Kabaraye Pagoda Road – a decision which appears to have not yet been made. Again, the recent string of community-based press conferences is being used to raise awareness about the railway development, especially in areas of the city that are likely to be affected by the project. Recent announcements have listed the following areas as potentially affected areas: 54-acre (22 hectare) site in Hlaingthayar

township due to construction of the YUMRT Depot

14.5m at each side of the proposed YUMRT line along the Yangon-Pathein Highway

11m at each side of the proposed YUMRT line along Parami Road

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Chinese interest Although the YUMRT project is being spearheaded by the Japanese and will most likely be financed and developed with Japanese financing and companies, Chinese firms have recently approached Myanma Railways and the Yangon Region government to express interest in developing the elevated railway system through alternative plans. In January 2019, China Railway Eryuan Engineering reportedly approached government officials with plans for a $1.2bn Yangon elevated train project. The month prior, a Chinese company called China Sky Railway Group and partner Royal Rich Ray discussed a similar project. The latter claimed their plan would cost $20m for 1km of rail, while China Railway Eryuan Engineering claimed its project would cost $40m for 1km of rail. Moreover, a September 2018 article in Frontier Magazine reported local conglomerate Jewellery Luck Group and an unnamed Chinese partner had been promised an elevated rail project in Yangon as a component of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor. The proposed project was to reportedly cost $3bn, though Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands that particular proposal has since been canned.

Water PTT, KBZ sign MoU for fuel terminal, retail stations PTT Oil and Retail Business (PTTOR) and subsidiaries of KBZ Group Brighter Energy and Brighter Energy Retail signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint venture to develop a fuel terminal and open fuel retail stations across Myanmar at a ceremony on 9 June in Yangon at which Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor was in attendance. Both projects are valued at an estimated $200m total.

Around $185m is earmarked for developing the fuel terminal while $26m will be invested in establishing a retail network, according to media reports. In the joint venture to develop storage terminals for fuel and LPG, PTTOR is to own a 35% stake and Brighter Energy will hold the remaining 65%. PTTOR will own a 51% controlling stake in the retail venture, while Brighter Energy Retail will hold the remaining 49%. At the event, PTT Oil and Retail chairman Auttapol Rerkpiboon said the retail JV aims to have its first stations open as early as Q4 2019. The plan is to upgrade and rebrand 28 existing Nilar Yoma stations owned by KBZ Group as PTT stations. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes Nilar Yoma is currently the retail fuel subsidiary of KBZ, though it appears the local conglomerate is striking the name altogether in favour of Brighter Energy Retail. The JV is aiming to open around 70 stations nationwide by 2023. Fuel stations opened by the JV will partner with local companies and SMEs to offer a variety of products and services, such as bank and money exchange counters, restaurants, minimarts and PTT Engine Oil services. Similar to PTT’s retail fuel model in Thailand, stations will also include Café Amazon coffee shops, which are owned by PTT. Café Amazon already has a presence in Myanmar via a number of locations in malls and office buildings throughout Yangon. The retail partnership also aims to cooperate with SMEs and individuals that own prime plots on which to develop stations. Moreover, it has tentative plans to invest in a coffee plantation in Myanmar, said Auttapol Rerkpiboon, most likely to complement the scaling of the Café Amazon chain in Myanmar.

Brighter Energy received MIC approval to import, store, distribute and sell LPG, gasoline and diesel on 20 April 2018. The investment will be located at the Ship Breaking Yard in Thidar Myaing Ward, Thilawa, Kyauktan township, near Thilawa SEZ.



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Previously, the land was owned by Myanmar Economic Corporation before it was transferred permanently to Myanmar Port Authority. DVB Myanmar reported that the storage tanks will have a total capacity of around 25m gallons, and the terminal will have the ability to fulfil 17% of the market need. Commenting on the potential for the LPG business, Auttapol Rerkpiboon said PTT anticipates sales of 1,000 tonnes per month. Currently, the country consumes about 6,000 tonnes of LPG per month. The precise stage of the fuel terminal is unclear, though it has been confirmed that the companies have completed excavation, access road preparation, test piling and soil investigation.

The information briefs distributed at the MoU signing ceremony state that the project will be finished in 2021. PTT is the second major foreign player to formerly enter the retail fuel market in Myanmar. In April, China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), via its Singapore subsidiary Singapore Petroleum (SPC), acquired a 35% stake in Shwe Taung’s retail fuel business. The joint venture’s first retail station, branded as SPC, opened in Sanchaung township in mid April.

Trade Myanmar and Thailand ink MoU for cross-border trucking Myanmar and Thailand have finally signed a long-awaited memorandum of understanding (MoU) which will allow for cross-border trucking between the countries via the Myawaddy-Mae Sot border trade gate, according to the Myanmar Highway Freight Transportation Service Association (MHFTSA) and multiple publications. Now that the MoU is inked, overland cross-border trucking between Myanmar and Thailand will officially commence at the end of July, The Myanmar Times reported on 12 June.

MHFTSA president U Kyin Thein originally told Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor earlier this week that an MoU would be inked on 12 or 13 June, with more details on the agreement to emerge later in June. Under the agreement, each country will be granted 100 licences for transport operators who will be permitted to drive hundreds of kilometres into the interior of each country, including Yangon and Thilawa Special Economic Zone, and Bangkok and Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri, Thailand’s Land Transport Department chief Phiraphon Thawonsuphacharoen was quoted as saying in Bangkok Post. The Myanmar Times article added that Road Transportation Administration Department deputy director U Win Hlaing claims the ministry has already issued 40 international cross border operator (ICBO) licences and will issue another 21 licenses in the near future. Three logistics companies from Myanmar - MK Transportation, Hercules Logistics and Resource Group Logistics – have already been granted permission to transport goods overland through the border, U Win Hlaing added. The following graph displays border trade volumes for various border trade gates between October and May for the past two financial years.

Data source: Ministry of Commerce

Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that Myawaddy has historically been the main gateway for Myanmar-Thailand border trade. Trade volume at the crossing increased over 100% between FY 14-15 and FY 16-17. The value of border trade via Myawaddy during FY 17-18 was about $860m.



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Further details concerning trade statistics are available here for premium subscribers.

Air YACL to promote Myanmar-India air travel Yangon International Airport (YIA) operator Yangon Aerodrome (YACL) will conduct a one-day roadshow in Kolkata, India as it strives to promote Myanmar-India air travel – which, to date, has been lacking relative to Myanmar’s other regional air connections. The roadshow will be held on 14 June at the JW Marriott Hotel in Kolkata, according to Myanmar International TV. YACL will cohost the event, titled Enchanting Myanmar 2019, with IndiGo, an Indian low-cost carrier which is thought to be the largest airline in the country in terms of market share and fleet size. About 500 representatives from airlines and travel operators from the two countries are expected to attend the event. Myanmar participants at the event are to include members of the Myanmar Tourism Federation and Myanmar Airways International, which currently operates one of the only two direct flights between Myanmar and India (Yangon-Kolkata). Air India, India’s state-owned and flagship airline, is currently the only Indian airline operating an India-Myanmar direct flight. Similar to Myanmar Airways International, it too operates a twice weekly direct service between Yangon and Kolkata. Air India also offers a once weekly direct flight linking Yangon to Gaya – a Buddhist pilgrimage site – though the route is often times only seasonal. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes IndiGo Airlines is eyeing the Myanmar market and appears primed to be the next Indian airline to launch a direct flight service between the two countries. The airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, William Boulter, most recently claimed in March that the airline is still bullish on potential India-Myanmar routes.

About YACL YACL manages and operates YIA, the largest and busiest airport in the Myanmar. The company is a subsidiary of local conglomerate Asia World, and was established in 2015 after a consortium including sister company Pioneer Aerodrome was chosen to upgrade YIA in 2013. Further information on the company is available here for premium subscribers. Rail Myanma Railways provides update on tenders for railway upgrade Myanma Railways has announced tenders will be floated in 2020 for subcontracting work on Phase II of the Yangon-Mandalay Railway upgrade project, according to a Daily Eleven article quoting an official from the state-owned enterprise. The official did not provide a specific date in 2020. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes Construction and Management Consultancy Services (CMC) was in May selected to oversee the construction of Phase II, which will involve upgrading the railway between Taungoo and Mandalay. CMC is a consortium comprised of the following Japanese infrastructure specialists: Oriental Consultants Global Japan International Consultants for

Transportation Pacific Consultants Company Nippon Koei Tonichi Engineering Consultants Oriental Consultants Japan Yangon-Mandalay Railway upgrade project The entire Yangon-Mandalay Railway line is 620km long. The project will be upgraded in three phases: Phase I: 267km Yangon-Taungoo section to

be completed in 2022 Phase II: 353km Taungoo-Mandalay section

to be completed in 2023 or 2024



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The upgrade will introduce higher quality locomotives and carriages to arterial railway, as well as cut end-to-end travel time by nearly 50%. At present, end-to-end travel time on the railway is approximately 15 hours. Further information on the project is available here for premium subscribers. Road Daewoo Bus Myanmar begins bus production Daewoo Bus Myanmar, a Myanmar-South Korean joint venture company, has announced it officially began assembling buses at its production facility in Yangon Region’s Htauk Kyant township and plans to produce around 500 buses annually moving forward, according to multiple publications. Production reportedly began in March, according to The Myanmar Times. The company will initially assemble ten city buses and minibuses before scaling to build service centres in Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyitaw. Daily Eleven reports the city buses will be priced at $85,000 per unit, while the minibuses will be priced at $45,000 per unit. Prices may differ depending on the order, the Daily Eleven article added. Daewoo Bus Myanmar Daewoo Bus Myanmar is a joint venture between local company Myanmar Trade Center and South Korea’s Zyle Daewoo Commercial Vehicle. The venture received Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) approval in August 2018 for its bus assembly investment in Htauk Kyant township. The company is leasing the facility from the Ministry of Industry through a build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreement.

Bus assembly in Myanmar There are currently three bus assembly operations in Myanmar: Daewoo Bus Myanmar Bandoola Transportation SC Auto Bandoola Transportation is a public transit company with links to the military. In 2017, the firm began assembling buses at a Myanmar Economic Corporation-owned auto assembly plant located in Intagaw, Bago Region with assistance from Chinese bus company Yutong. Singapore’s SC Auto entered the Myanmar market with support from International Enterprise Singapore. The company recently established a S$30m ($22m), 16,000 sqm factory in Yangon, launching the factory last month by introducing its first “SC Neustar” branded coach in a ceremony on 28 May.

Photo source: Daewoo Bus Myanmar's Facebook page

Road South Korean company awarded RFID contract South Korean company Moon Engineering Joint Venture has been awarded a consultancy contract for the implementation of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system which is to be by the Road Transportation Administration Department (RTAD) as a tool for vehicle registration and monitoring.



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The contract for the consultancy project will be signed in early July, according to a press release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A feasibility study will be conducted by the company once the contract is signed, and additional tenders will at some point be floated for remaining services and materials required for the implementation project. The announcement was made during an RTAD coordination meeting held on 11 June. Topics such as roadside land use, electricity use and security were also tabled for discussion, according to the release from the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands RFID readers and antennas will be installed at critical places on union roads, as well as major junctions in Naypyitaw, Yangon, Mandalay and other sizeable cities across Myanmar. Moreover, other reports indicate related data and control centres will also be built. Moon Engineering is a global ICT (information communication technology) engineering company and consultancy based in Seoul, South Korea. The company has bid on multiple ICT projects in Myanmar dating back to the liberalisation of the economy in the early 2010s.

Water Ship manufacturer announces handover of multipurpose river vessel Myanma Shipyards-AMECC, a joint venture between state-owned Myanma Shipyards and Vietnam’s AMECC, claims it is set to soon handover to the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR) the first multifunctional and buoy handling vessel manufactured in Myanmar, according to a company representative quoted in Pyi Myanmar. The handover will most likely take place in early July, according to a separate report in Daily Eleven.

Reports indicate the vessel will be used by DWIR to improve signalling and navigation systems along the Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar’s arterial waterway, in addition to using the vessel for various ferry services. The vessel will have a maximum speed of 10 nautical miles per hour and is to be 26.2m in length, 9.1m in width and 1.9m high. Myanma Shipyards-AMECC claims the cost of production was $2.1m. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor believes the vessel will be used in the World Bank financed Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management Project. The Ayeyarwady River Basin Management Project, also referred to as AIRBM, will consist of navigation enhancements, retaining wall construction, riverbed maintenance, installation of signalling systems and channel maintenance. The project ultimately aims to facilitate economic development along the country’s arterial river by creating a more efficient and cost-effective transport option, and by instilling sustainable agricultural practices. It is being financed by a $100m loan from the World Bank.

Photo source: Daily Eleven



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Road New trucks and machinery delivered to city development committee Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) on 4 June received a batch of new industrial trucks and machinery as the city development committee prepares to undertake a multitude of construction works across the commercial capital of Upper Myanmar. The trucks and machinery were supplied by Greater Man Group of Companies, according to a press release from the Mandalay Region government. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the group of companies is a local importer of buses, trucks and heavy machinery. It seems to be made up of three main companies: Greater Man International Trading Greater Man International Services Joyous Journey Travels & Tours

Photo source: Mandalay Region government

Trade Japan sets sights on electric bike production in Myanmar Officials from the Japan Myanmar Association (JMA) and the Myanmar Economy Management Institute (MEMI) have completed a joint feasibility study on electric bicycle production in Myanmar as both local and foreign manufacturers continue to explore potential opportunities in electric vehicle production. The study was completed by both parties in early June, according to local publication News Watch.

It appears any joint Japanese-Myanmar production facility would be located in Kyaukse, Mandalay Region, according to the article in News Watch, which quoted officials from both JMA and the Mandalay Industrial Management Committee (MIMC). Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor understands the town, which is located about 50km south of the Mandalay city centre, is home to an existing bicycle factory. Moving forward, the aforementioned associations will carry out additional studies to finalise matters such as material supply, pricing and export markets. Electric vehicle assembly in Myanmar There are currently two notable electric vehicle assembly facilities in Myanmar. In early November 2018, the Ministry of Industry and local company Green Power Myanmar finalised a deal to assemble electric buses and build charging stations in Bago Region. The electric buses will use technology from Hungary’s Modulo company and will be assembled at Thagaya industrial area in Bago Region, before being sold domestically and exported abroad. For the domestic market, charging stations will be installed throughout Myanmar’s three largest cities - Yangon, Naypyitaw and Mandalay. The initial phase of production will see five different models of buses produced, beginning with 50 to 60 buses produced per month before reaching 150 buses per month by the end of 2019, according to Green Power Myanmar. Prices per unit are to range from Ks200m ($127,100) to Ks500m ($317,000), per the company. A representative from the company added the venture intends to eventually begin producing vans and school buses as well. Moreover, Khaing Khaing Sangda Motorcar in March began assembling electric cars at the company’s facility at the Thadukan Industrial Zone.



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Production at the factory focused on two new models of hybrid electric cars - the KSD-V1 and KSD-V2. The cars are being jointly produced with Chinese auto assembler Yue Di. “At present, more than 100 electric cars have been manufactured, and these cars will get a license number by the end of March,” according to company officials quoted in a March Global New Light of Myanmar article. Production volume is currently at 40 cars per day, using a semi-knocked down system. Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes that relatively few electric vehicles are currently used in the country, due in part to the absence of charging stations and the need to import the vehicles and necessary spare parts. Minister for Industry U Khin Maung Cho claimed in early January the government is examining how to implement charging station across the country, and added a survey focused on electric vehicles and charging stations is being conducted in Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyitaw by an unnamed private company.

Road Deputy Minister restates interest in restructuring toll rates The Ministry of Construction, which is responsible for Myanmar’s roads and highways, has reiterated plans to raise toll rates on a number of roads throughout Myanmar in an aim to better optimise tolls and spur growth in the government’s top line. The claim was made by Deputy Minister of Construction U Kyaw Lin in a Pyithu Hluttaw (Lower House) session in May, during which a member of parliament from Tanintharyi Region inquired whether or not the ministry has plans to alter toll rates and car park fees. “*Current+ toll charges are based on a 2011 calculation. At present, we are seeking technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), international legal advisors and parliament members to make *rates+ be in line with the current situation by basing rates on calculations using bank interest rate and inflation rate,” U Kyaw Lin stated, according to various publications.

Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes the Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility, an infrastructure focused subgroup of the ADB, previously advised the Ministry of Construction on how to effectively restructure BOT toll road concessions, though that assistance program has since concluded. The Ministry of Construction has over the past few years frequently signalled its intent to restructure toll charges, especially those on build-operate-transfer (BOT) roads. It is unclear in this case if the deputy minister was referring to toll rates on both BOT roads and auction roads, or only on auction roads. Auction roads are typically roads constructed by the Ministry of Construction, which then tenders out the toll collection contract to private sector companies. Toll road systems throughout Myanmar are currently not structured in a way which properly mitigates negative externalities caused by road usage. A 2016 report published by the ADB estimated that total revenues from various road usage fees (tolls & road registration tax) would need to increase by 66% to cover a minimal share of infrastructure costs, such as basic maintenance works, and increase by 125% to cover all road externalities. Moreover, the report claimed 90% of the country’s toll revenue comes from only 20% of the toll road network and that the majority of toll charges are disproportionately borne by commercial trucks.

Other Oway Ride inks partnership agreement for digital payments B2B-focused digital payment firm Ongo partnered with a taxi and motorbike hailing app Oway Ride to digitise payments for drivers, according to a press release from the companies.



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The partnership will allow Mini Oway (Tuk Tuk) drivers in Mandalay, Mawlamyine, Bagan and Pyin Oo Lwin to deposit fares and collect payments at hundreds of Ongo agents in those cities, as well as to receive and transfer emoney to other users, through the Ongo app. Ongo said it has over 1,800 agents in 55 townships and is provider digital payment services to more 130 corporate clients, 26,000 merchants and 500,000 customers. “By using Ongo’s digital payment system, we have been able to make transfers between Oway and our drivers much more efficient and convenient. In Mandalay, Bagan, Pyin Oo Lwin, auto drivers can directly send their earnings to us, and we can reimburse them for pre-paid rides", said Alok Kumar, CEO of Oway. Oway is also using Ongo's digital payment services for its taxi drivers in Yangon, said the press release. Apart from cash in/out and remittance services, Ongo app supports mobile top-up, bill payment and e-commerce features. Ongo’s other corporate partnerships include Carlsberg Myanmar, Coca-Cola, the local foreign joint-venture MFI Myanmar Finance International Limited and motorbike rental firm Rent2Own. Oway Ride Oway Ride was launched in Yangon in January 2016 by Oway a local travel company, and received financing from the International Finance Corporation shortly after launching. The taxi hailing app was also introduced to Mandalay later in 2016. It was the country's first personal ride hailing service. However, the ride hailing service quickly lost its first mover advantage and market share in H1 2017 with the introduction of foreign ride hailing companies Grab and Uber. Uber’s Southeast Asia business unit was eventually absorbed by Grab, which is now thought to control a commanding portion of the ride hailing market in Myanmar.

Other New policy could spur infrastructure investment in Chin State A potential revision in the real estate investment framework for Chin State could lead to more investment in ancillary transport infrastructure such as roads and airports. The Chin State government is planning to grant investors longer land permit periods than those currently recognised under the Myanmar Investment Law, Chin State Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) told Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor. According to the Myanmar Investment Law, investors can apply for a land permit for a 50-year period as well as two separate 10-year extensions. However, the Chin State government wants to allow companies to lease land for more than 70 years in a move to attract more investment, the DICA official claimed. How this change will be achieved though is not clear yet, as no details were laid out. If such an investment framework is introduced, previously unviable transport infrastructure investments in the state such as roads and airports may become feasible due to increased demand generated from the influx of commercial activity. Chin State is generally regarded as one of, if not the, least developed administrative divisions in Myanmar, especially in regard to transport infrastructure. Chin State chief minister Salai Lian Luai has repeatedly stated that infrastructure development in the state is crucial to not only attracting, but supporting investment throughout the state. At present, notable transport infrastructure projects being developed in Chin State include the Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project, the Falam Airport and an upgrade to the Hakha-Kalay Road.



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Investment framework in Chin State Levels of tax exemption for investments in various geographical areas were introduced by the Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) in 2017. Areas are broken into three possible zones: Zone 1 (less developed), Zone 2 (moderately developed), and Zone 3 (developed). For the purpose of stimulating development, income tax exemptions are greater in less and moderately developed regions. The levels of income tax exemption are as follows: Zone 1 investments may claim seven

consecutive years Zone 2 investments may claim five years of

exemption Zone 3 investments may claim three years Investments in Chin State will be free from income tax for seven years since the state is identified as a ‘Zone 1’ area by the MIC. The MIC in 2017 also released a list of prioritised sectors for Chin State. Those who submit proposals for investments in the following project types in the state will reportedly receive faster approvals from the MIC: Electricity generation and distribution Bonded warehousing facilities Industrial estates Transport infrastructure Industrial manufacturing Agriculture Hotels and tourism

Logistics Ministry to monitor fuel bowsers, oil barges using GPS The Ministry of Electricity and Energy (MoEE) is planning to install GPS devices on fuel bowsers and oil barges owned by private companies, said Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Transportation and Communication U Kyaw Myo at a Pyithu Hluttaw meeting held on 5 June in Naypyitaw.

The Deputy Minister said the MoEE would install GPS devices on fuel bowsers and oil barges across the country if the trial on private ones proved successful. No details were provided about how or when the installation process would be executed. The MoEE is also planning to educate fuel bowser drivers about safety in fuel transportation and transfers. Currently, authorities are conducting spot investigations of fuel bowsers and fuel retailers around the country. Local media reported inspections in Ayeyarwady Region and Kangyidaunt township last week to assess adherence to fire safety and regulatory standards. Fire hazards are a particular concern at such shops, especially during the country's hot, dry season. On 6 June, it was reported that a fire broke out at a fuel storage yard in Magway when crude oil was being transferred between two concrete fuel tanks. Some 250 gallons of fuel were damaged.

Trade Ministry flags 40 trading companies with outstanding foreign exchange issues The Ministry of Commerce this week released a list of what it says are the 40 companies with the most outstanding export revenue - from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017 - left to be repatriated to their respective Myanmar bank accounts. Representatives from the companies must contact the Foreign Exchange Management Committee at the Central Bank of Myanmar within the next 60 days to avoid penalties, according to a release from the ministry. The Foreign Exchange Management Committee can be reached at (+95) 01-543510-ext 267. Under the 2012 Foreign Exchange Management Law, which was amended in 2015, trading companies exporting goods from Myanmar are required to repatriate revenue earned within six months of a sale.



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It appears the list is mainly comprised of garment manufacturers, construction material producers, mining companies and agricultural and food & beverage traders. The list of 40 companies can be found below: A S O All States International Arkar Oo Asia Myint Group Aung Kyun Thar Aung Naing Thitsar Ayeyar Hinthar Trading Cornerstone Resources (Myanmar) Fine Ply Myanmar Private Fu Xing Brothers Global Moving and Storage Golden Lace Green Hardwood Enterprise Green Land Agriculture Co-Operative Society Green Signal J & M Steel Solutions Kaung Ya Nant International Trading Kyaw San Kyay O Kyee Trading Lighthouse Enterprises Myanmar CNMC Nickel Myanmar Green Ocean Trading Myanmar Rice Trading Myanmar Tasaki Myanmar Wanbao Mining Copper Myanmar Yang Tse Copper Nan Htike Thazin Pyei Phyo Aung Shwe Mya Thar Trading Shwe Wah Yaung Agriculture Production Super Soe Texchem Food (Myanmar) Thamadi Family Trading Than Let Hnin Hlaing Hein Thein Than Kyei Sin Trade Friends Trading Tun Myat Thu International Win & Win Yong Xin Industries Yu Wai Yan Trading

Water Parliament discusses jetty upgrade in Tanintharyi Region A jetty and pontoon bridge are set to be upgraded in Myeik, Tanintharyi Region, based on comments made by Ministry of Transport and Communications deputy minister U Kyaw Myo during a recent session of parliament. Construction will commence during the 2020-2021 fiscal year for both pieces of infrastructure, U Kyaw Myo added. The project is to be located in Myeik’s Kyunsu township, which is situated south of the city centre. It appears the jetty in question is a 990sqm concrete jetty. The total cost of the proposed upgrade is estimated to be Ks280m ($1.8m). Situated about 250km south of the Tanintharyi Region capital of Dawei, Myeik has become an increasingly popular tourism destination in recent years as it serves as the main gateway to the famous Mergui Archipelago, which comprises more than 800 remote islands.

Photo source: Taninthayi Region government Facebook page

Air Shuttered airport may reopen soon The now-shuttered airport serving Magway, Magway Region could have its doors reopened later this month and accommodate commence commercial flights for the first time in 13 years, according to Myanmar National Airlines (MNA) officials quoted in both News Watch and Pyi Myanmar.



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Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Monitor notes MNA in April conducted test flights to the airport using a 12 seat Caravan aircraft. However, the state-owned airline reportedly decided the potential Yangon-Magway flight requires the use of ATR aircraft, most likely due to safety standards concerning the length of the flight and fuel reserves. If MNA does indeed launch a new service to Magway this month, the flight will be a segment of the larger Yangon-Magway-Sittwe flight service, as a flight linking only Yangon and Magway is unlikely to survive long due to the probable low passenger load factors.

Magway Airport The Magway Airport is located on the eastern side of Magway city and is adjacent to the Magway Airforce Training Center. It was built on 819 acres of land. It has an 8,500ft runaway and a 400sqft apron. The airport was originally opened in June 2003 but was operational for only a few years. No commercial airplane has landed in the region since 2006. Over the past 13 years, the airport has been used for military training, according to the Department of Civil Aviation in Magway.



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Route Flying Days Flight duration

Yangon-Magwe-Sittwe

Tuesday 8:00-10:00am

Saturday 8:00-10:00am

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Myanmar Transport Infrastructure Brief | 6 June – 13 June 2019


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Overview Supply of construction materials for MCDC Deadline 28 June 2019 Contact 02-4060252, 02-36171 Description Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply construction materials including ready mixed concrete, cement silos and steel for construction projects being developed by the committee. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 7 June at Construction and Market Department of MCDC. Bids will be due on 28 June. The price of tender documents is Ks10,000.

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Overview Supply of materials for the Falam Airport project Deadline 12 July 2019 Contact 01-533009, 01-533030-ext:521 Description The Department of Civil Aviation under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply following materials and lease following projects. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 14-27 June, during office hours at the Department of Civil Aviation, Mingalardon township, Yangon Region. Bids will be due on 12 July, 15:00.

No Item/Project Quantity

1 Purchasing and installation of airfield lighting at Falam airport runaway 1lot

2

Construction of underground main cable duct line at side of Falam airport runaway

Pipe and pipe line works

Earth and sand filling work

Counterpoise

Installing earth rod

Manhole and handhole construction

1lot

3 DVOR/DME (Doppler VHF Omni-directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment)

1set

4 AWOS (Automatic Weather Observation System) 1set

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Overview Supply of trucks for MCDC Deadline 19 June 2019 Contact 02-80157, 02-81316 Description Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply three dump trucks. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 10 June at the Department Head office of the Industry and Motor Department, Mandalay City Development Committee. The price of tender documents is set at Ks10,000. Bids will be due on 19 June, 12:00. Bids will be opened in the assembly hall of the Mandalay City Development Committee building located on 26th street, between 72nd and 71st street.

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Overview Supply of materials for Myanma Railways projects Deadline 20 June 2019 Contact 01-294352, 01-291994 Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to undertake the following works: Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 7 June, during office hours at the Supporting Department of Myanma Railways, located between 51st Street and Merchant Street in Botahtaung township, Yangon.

Tender number

Location Activity

192/MAMA/CE Yangon Central Station

Fencing work: (6000')9"th: (Brick wall, RC column)

193/MAMA/CE Between Hnin Pale- Don Wun, Mawlamyine township

13 items for production of 57'-3" PC girder (24 lots)

194/MAMA/CE Insein; new overpass construc-tion

17 items for production of 84'-10" girder (5 lots)

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Overview Supply of bridge and road construction materials in Ayeyarwady Deadline 24 June 2019 Contact 042-21099 Description The Road Department under the Ministry of Construction in Ayeyarwady Region invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply construction materials for the regional road and bridge construction projects. Bids should include the delivery of materials to construction sites. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. The department will post an announcement outlining the tender information on 18 June 2019 at Deputy Director’s office (Urban) in Pathein, Department of Road Management, Pathein District, Shwezigon Pagoda Road, Pathein, Ayeyarwady Region. Bids will be due on 24 June, 15:00. Bids will be opened on 25 June, 10:00.

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Overview Supply of road and bridge construction materials in Ayeyarwady Deadline 4 July 2019 Contact 045-40425, 09-250232671 Description The Road Department under the Ministry of Construction invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply steel sheet pile and other construction materials for road and bridge construction projects in the region. Bids should include the delivery of materials to construction site. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 25 June at the Deputy Director’s office (Urban), Road Department, Pyapon District, Ward-11, 5-Street, Pyapon township, Ayeyarwady Region. Bids will be due on 4 July, 16:00. Bids will be opened on 5 July, 10:00.

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Overview Supply of vehicles for the Ministry of Industry Deadline 5 July 2019 Contact 067-405051 Description The Directorate of Industrial Collaboration under the Ministry of Industry invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply the following vehicles for trainings and a mobile chemical laboratory: Hyundai HD72 (1Nos) Hyundai HD65 (3Nos) Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 10 June at the Department of Training Supervision, Directorate of Industrial Collaboration, office no. (30), Naypyitaw. Bids will be due on 5 July, 16:00. Bids need to be submitted at the Directorate of Industrial Collaboration, office no. (30), Naypyitaw.

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Overview Upgrading roads in Meiktila Deadline 19 June 2019 Contact 09-797915595, 09-962685787 Description The Ministry of Education invites interested parties to bid on the right to upgrade the following roads at the Government Technological Institute (Myeiktila, Mandalay Region): Concrete road (440’x12’x6’) Concrete road (205’x12’x6’) Concrete road (485’x12’x6’) Concrete road (189’x12’x6’) Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 10 June, Department for accounting, the Government Technological Institute (Meiktila) Bid will be due on 19 June, 15:00.

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Overview Supply of bitumen for MCDC Deadline 27 June 2019 Contact 02-4036171- extension 157 Description Mandalay City Development Committee invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply pre-heated bulk bitumen (60/70). Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 30 May at Road and Bridge Department of Mandalay City Development Committee. The price of tender documents is Ks15000. Bids will be due on 27 June, 12:00.

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Overview Fuel supply for IWT Deadline 26 June 2019 Contact 01-250251 or 01-384252 Description Inland Water Transport under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply fuel to following locations: Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 3 June. Bids will be due on 26 June, 10:00.

Tender number Fuel type Department Quantity

CS/CUR (18-19) (YGN)

Diesel

Yangon base 81500

CS/CUR (18-19) (Delta)

(Labutta-Yapawgyi/Labutta bridge/ Shwe Laung/ Wakema

18500

CS/CUR (18-19) (MDY)

Mandalay base 50000

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Overview EOI for FS of Wang Pong Port Improvement Project Deadline 28 June 2019 Description

Design and Estimate for Jetty and SAR (Search and Rescue Center) and Primary study for EIA

Project: Feasibility study for Myanmar Wang Pong Port Improvement Project

Contract title: Design and Estimate for Jetty and SAR Center (Search and Rescue Center) and Primary study for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

The project is located in the Wan Pong village with some 15 miles (24km) from Tachileik, eastern Shan State of Myanmar. Wang Pong port is hub for Myanmar’s activities on Mekong-Lancang River Commercial Navigation. Feasibility study for Myanmar Wang Pong Port Improvement Project is a$500,500 project supported by the 1st Batch of Mekong-Lancang Special Funds (2017) and implemented by the Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems (DWIR), under the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC). The objective of the project is to investigate the existing situation and capacity of Wang Pong port, to prepare design and cost estimates of jetty for 500 DWT vessels and SAR center including primary study on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), to evaluate the cost and benefit ratio, to enhance commercial navigation in the Mekong region as an integral part of “Mekong River navigation Master Plan” (2015-2025). The project consists of four main components including 1. Investigation work (bathymetric survey and geotechnical investigation), 2. Design and estimate for jetty 3. Design and estimate for SAR center 4. Primary study for environmental impact assessment plus an operational component to demonstrate the project in management and allow for rapid reallocation of funds in case of emergency. Bathymetry survey of the Mekong river near Wang Pong port area had been carried out. To implement the said project, the Project Management Unit (PMU) of DWIR now invites eligible consultant firms/institutions to express their interests (EOIs) in providing the services. The feasibility study includes as following analysis of existing port conditions cargo volume and ship type design and estimation of port general layout navigation channel

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anchorage and navigation aid facilities cargo handling facilities marine structure, land formation communications environmental protection, energy conservation equipment room training grounds, parking lots civil construction and matching utilities water supply electricity and drainage safety, labor hygiene and fire protection the identification of the project type to consider Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), or EIA exploring and suggesting the required model test and study for the ESIA preparing an using the format of study report in accordance with the identified project category The general criteria which will be taken into consideration in the selection process include: 1. Proven track records of five years experiences in the filed of Inland River Port, River training

activities and SAR center 2. Having experiences in at least three projects of river works, waterway design, inland port design or

jetty works and SAR center in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar or East Asia or South East Asia. 3. Registered company 4. And for primary study for ESIA, the EIA firm must register at Environmental Conservation

Department (ECD), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MONREC), Myanmar.

5. Consultant may associate with other firms in the forms of a joint venture of a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

Consultants are encouraged to associate with local EIA firms. For more information, please contact: (http://www.ecd.gov.mm/?q-consultant-licensing) The Consultants shall clearly state the role of each member in the association (Lead, JV partner, or Sub-consultant) in their expression of interest. The best qualified consultant firm/ institution will be invited to submit Technical and Financial proposals. Further information and a copy of the terms of reference (TOR) can be obtained upon request. EOI must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by email) by 20 June, 16:00, Myanmar local time. Attn; Aung Myo Khaing (Director) Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River systems (DWIR), Ministry of Transport and Communications, No. (400), Lower Pazuntaung Road, Pazuntaung township, Yangon. Contact: +959 5150213, +95 1 201857, +95 67 3411428: Email: [email protected] With a copy to: aungmyokhaing.77@gmailcom, [email protected]: [email protected]

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Overview Road construction projects for Ministry of Construction Deadline 25 June 2019 Description The Rural Road Development Department under the Ministry of Construction invites interested parties to bid on the following projects: Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 25 May at Rural Road Development Department, Min-istry of Construction. Bids will be due on 25 June, 10:00. Date of tender clarification event is 11 June, 10:00. Date of technical information event is 18 June, 10:00. Tender form can be accessed by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information, please contact: Deputy Chief Director (Project) Daw Tin Moe Myint, 067-24821.

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Road name Project amount Project

Sai Naing Kwit-Myin Thae-Kunseik Street NCB C2-Wo1-2-01 (single lot) Chainage 0+000 to 10+115 metre

10.1 Km Constructing tar road and box culverts

Sai Naing Kwit-Myin Thae-Kunseik Street NCB C2-Wo1-2-02 (single lot) Chainage 10+140 to 20+424 metre

10.3 Km Constructing tar road and box culverts

Kant Balu-Htangone-Karboe Street NCB C2-Wo1-2-03 (single lot) Chainage 00+000 to 12+450 metre

12.5 Km Constructing tar road, RC bridge and box culverts

Kant Balu-Htangone-Karboe Street NCB C2-Wo1-2-04 (single lot) Chainage 12+450 to 19+765 metre

7.3 Km Constructing tar road, RC bridge and box culverts

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Overview Bridge and road construction materials supply for DUHD Deadline 22 June 2019 Contact 043-2024536, 09-421710498 Description The Department of Urban and Housing Development (DUHD) under the Ministry of Construction in Sittwe District invites interested local parties to bid on the right to supply road and bridge construction materials, including the delivery of materials to the construction site. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from1-10 June at Road Department, Director’s office (Urban), Meeting hall, Sittwe Town, Rakhine State Bids will be due on 22 June, 8:00. Bids will be opened on 22 June, 10:00.

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Overview Supply of road and bridge construction materials for Lashio, Shan State Deadline 23 June 2019 Contact 082-2204149, or 09-452341934 Description The Urban Development Department, Shan State (North) invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply diesel and construction materials for road and bridge projects. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 23 May at District Assistant Chief Director’s office (Urban), Rural Road Development Department, Lashio, Shan State. Bids will be due on 23 June, 15:00. Bids will be opened on 24 June, 10:00.

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Overview Supply of fuel for MPA Deadline 25 June 2019 Contact 01-8610230, or 01-8610232. Description Myanma Port Authority (MPA) under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply diesel (H.S.D), premium diesel (P.H.S.D) and Octane-92. Payment will be made with Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 24 June, during office hours at the store department, new Canal Road (Western side of Botahtaung Pagoda, near toll gate) in Seikkan Township, Yangon. Bids will be due on 25 June at 14:00.

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Overview Supply of UHF/VHF for MR Deadline 27 June 2019 Contact 01-294352, or 01-291994 Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Transport and Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply the following materials. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 27 May, at Myanma Railways located between 51st Street and Merchant Street in Botahtaung township, Yangon. Bids will be due on 27 June.

No Tender number Activity

1 190/MAMA/S&T UHF/VHF (Handheld) (20Nos), R 32 with FXO FXS sub-card (20-Nos)

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Overview Procurement of rehabilitation work for rural road in Sagaing Deadline 25 June 2019 Description The Department of Rural Road Development under the Ministry of Construction invites to bid on the right to lease for Saign Naign Gwe- Myin The- Kunseik road rehabilitation works. Contract title: Saign Naign Gwe- Myin The- Kunseik road rehabilitation works Sagaing region under Watt tat township (20.424km) Reference No. : NCB C2-W01-2-01 (single lot) chainage 0+000 to 10+115m NCB C2-W01-2-02 (single lot) chainage 10+140 to 20+424m Contract Title: Kant Balu- Htan Gone- Kabo road rehabilitation works Sagaing region under Kant Balu township Reference No. : NCB C2-W01-2-03 (single lot) chainage 0+000 to 12+450m NCB C2-W01-2-04 (single lot) chainage 12+450 to 19+765m The Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Flooding and Landslide Emergency Recovery Project (FLERP). The Department of Rural Road Development (DRRD) under the Ministry of Construction, in its role as implementing agency of component 2 of the FLERP, intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract(s) for the procurement of road works. The Department of Rural Road Development (DRRD) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the following road works in the Sagaing Region: C2-W01-2-01: Road rehabilitation work: Road length (10,115m) on the Saign Naing-Myin The- Kunseik road under Watt Lat township (chainage 0+000 to 10+115m). C2-W01-2-02: Road rehabilitation work: Road length (10,284m) on the Saign Naing-Myin The- Kunseik road under Watt Lat township (chainage 10+140 to 20+42m). C2-W01-2-03: Road rehabilitation work: Road length (12,450m) on the Kant Balu- Htan Gone- Kabo road under Kant Balu township (chainage 0+000 to 12+450m). C2-W01-2-04: Road rehabilitation work: Road length (7,315m) on the Kant Balu- Htan Gone- Kabo road under Kant Balu township (chainage 12+450 to 19+765m). Continued to next page

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Bids will be evaluated bid by bid, taking into account discounts offered, if any, for combined bids. The contract(s) will be awarded to the bidder or bidders offering the lowest evaluated cost to the employer for each individual or combined bids, subject to the selected bidder(s) meeting the required qualification criteria for each lot or a combination of bids as the case may be. Bidding will be conducted through the national competitive bidding procedures as specified in “the World Bank’s Guidelines for Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 and revised in July 2014” (the procurement guidelines), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the procurement guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the Department of Rural Road Development (DRRD), Ms. Tin Moe Myint, DRRD Deputy Director General, ([email protected] and/or [email protected]) and inspect the bidding documents during office hours Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00 at the address given below. A complete set of electronic bidding documents in English Language may be obtained free of charge by interested eligible bidders by simple e-mail request to the address below. No printed bidding documents will be made available or sent by DRRD. Interested Bidders that obtained the bidding documents will be invited to attend: Pre-bid conference including an Information Session on the Bidding Documents and Templates on

Tuesday 11 June, 10:00 Technical information session on the new technologies to be used for the realization of the work on

Tuesday 18 June, 10:00 Bids will be due on 25 June, 10:00. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Bids need to submit at address below. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below on 25 June immediately after the bid submission. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security or a cash deposit with a reputable bank in Myanmar, licensed by and under the supervision of the Central Bank of Myanmar for this activity. Address: Department of Rural Road Development (DRRD) Daw Tin Moe Myint, Deputy Director General Yanaung (2) Quarter , North of (200) Bedded Hospital, Pyinmana, Naypyitaw, Republic Union of the Republic of Myanmar For detailed information, please contact: Ms. Tin Moe Myint +95(0) 24821 (office telephone ) +95(0) 24762 (office fax) e-mail: [email protected] and/or [email protected]

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Overview Provision of bus terminal construction in Kyaukse Deadline 20 June 2019 Contact 09-2150809, or 066-2050251 Description Kyaukse Township Development Committee in Mandalay Region invites interested parties to bid on the right to develop a bus terminal construction project in Mandalay. The bus terminal will be developed on 20.6arces of land at Phaung village located at 29miles away from Mandalay city. Bus stops, shops and car gates will be included in the terminal. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 20 May at Kyaukse Township Development Committee, Mandalay Region. The price of tender documents is Ks50,000. Bids will be due on 20 June. Bid opening date will be Announced at a later date.

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Overview Bridge construction project in Pathein Deadline 18 June 2019 Contact 042-22008 Description Pathein Township Municipal Committee in Ayeyarwady Region invites interested local parties to bid on the construction of a steel-concrete bridge (30’x36’x8’) in No.4 Ward, Min Gyi Street in Pathein Town. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 17 to 30 May at Township Municipal Committee, Pathein city, Ayeyarwady Region. Bids will be due on 18 June, 10:00. Bids will be opened on 18 June, 10:30.

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Overview Provision of rural road development project in Chin State Deadline 10 June 2019 Contact 09-256129242, or 09-43073272 Description The Department of Rural Road Development in Haka City under the Ministry of Construction invites interested parties to bid on the right to develop a road project in Mindat district in Chin State. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 30 May at the director’s office, the Department of Rural Road Development in Mindat district. Bids will be due on 10 June, 16:00. Bids will be opened on 14 June, 9:30 at the Department of Road Administration minister’s housing complex, Haka district, Chin State.

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Overview Supply of engine and steel for MR Deadline 18 June 2019 Contact 01-294352, or 01-291985, or 01-291994 Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply following materials. Payment will be made with Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 17 May at the Supporting Department, located at the corner of Merchant and 51st Street, Botahtaung township, Yangon. Bids will be due on 17 May, during office hours.

No Tender number Item name

1 186/MAMA/(CE) -3.6mm Ø3 Ply HT Steel Strand (1500) Ton -6.5mm Ø MS Rod (100) Ton

2 12(T)15/MR(ISN) Special tools for CAT Engine & Alco Engine (14) items

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Overview Provision of rural road development project in Chin State Deadline 10 June 2019 Contact 09-256129242, or 09-43073272 Description The Department of Rural Road Development in Haka City under the Ministry of Construction invites interested parties to bid on the right to lease on road project in Mindat district in Chin State. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 30 May at the director’s office, the Department of Rural Road Development in Mindat district. Bid will be due on 10 June, 16:00. Bid will be opened on 14 June, 9:30 at the Department of Road Administration minister’s housing complex, Haka district, Chin State.

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Overview Supply of engine and steel for MR Deadline 18 June 2019 Contact 01-294352, or 01-291985, or 01-291994 Description Myanma Railways under the Ministry of Communications invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply the following materials. Payment will be made with Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 17 May at supporting department, located at the top corner of Merchant and 51st Street, Botahtaung township, Yangon. Bids will be due on 17 May, during office hours.

No Tender number Item name

1 186/MAMA/(CE) -3.6mm Ø3 Ply HT Steel Strand (1500) Ton -6.5mm Ø MS Rod (100) Ton

2 12(T)15/MR(ISN) Special tools for CAT Engine & Alco Engine (14) items

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Overview Bridge construction project in Pathein Deadline 18 June 2019 Contact 042-22008 Description Pathein Township Municipal Committee in Ayeyarwady Region invites interested local parties to bid on the construction of a steel-concrete bridge (30’x36’x8’) in No.4 Ward, Min Gyi Street in Pathein Town. Payment will be made in Myanmar kyats. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 17 to 30 May at Township Municipal Committee, Pathein city, Ayeyarwady Region. Bid will be due on 18 June, 10:00. Bid will be opened on 18 June, 10:30.

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Overview Upgrading five road projects Deadline 11 July 2019 Contact 09-5084576, 09-257728844, 09-450330580 Description The Road Department under the Ministry of Construction invites interested parties to bid on the right to upgrade the following roads through a JICA ODA loan: Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 20 to 27 May at Road Department, Ministry of Construction, office No. 10, Naypyitaw. Bids will be due on 11 July, 12:00. Bids will be opened on 11 July, 13:30. The price of tender documents is Ks50,000 ($33).

Road name Measurement Type of work

Mandalay-Takaung-Bamaw-Myitkyina Road (DOH-05A) Lot 1: 142km-160.1km

18.2km Constructing 5.5m tar road, RC bridge and box culvert

Mandalay- Takaung-Bamaw-Myitkyina Road (DOH-05B) Lot 2: 163.2km-191km

27.6km Constructing 5.5m tar road, RC bridge and box culvert

Gangaw-Okka Road (DOH-06) Lot 3: 9km-21.3km 12.3km Constructing 5.5m tar road, RC bridge and box culvert, stone- drainage

Hanmyintmore- Myogyi- Ywangan- Aungpann Road (DOH-07 A) Lot 4: 33.4km-52km

18.4km Constructing 5.5m tar road, RC bridge and box culvert, stone- drainage

Hanmyintmore- Myogyi- Ywangan- Aungpann Road (DOH-07 B) Lot 5: 52km-3.4km

12km Constructing 5.5m tar road, RC bridge and box culvert, stone- drainage

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Overview Truck supply for MRDC Deadline 17 June 2019 Contact 063-2026253, 064-2026398, or 064-23164 Description Magway Region Development Committee invites interested parties to bid on the right to supply the following trucks and machinery: Payment will be made with Myanmar kyat. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 15 May at the Magway Region Development Committee office, Pyitawthar street, Magway Region. Bids will be due on 17 June.

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Overview Operation and maintenance on Yangon-Mandalay Expressway Deadline 26 June 2019 Contact 09-250902004 Description Yangon-Mandalay Expressway Maintenance and Supervision group from the Department of Road Management under the Ministry of Construction invites interested local parties to bid on the right to carry out a five-year operation and maintenance plan for the 76 Mile Mini Rest Camp on the Yangon-Mandalay Expressway. Tender documents can be obtained beginning from 27 May at the Director’s office of Highway Maintenance and Supervision group, the Department of Road Management, Naypyitaw (C-junction). Bids will be due on 26 June, 16:30. Bids will be opened on 27 June at the office no. (11), Assembly Hall, the Department of Road Management, Naypyitaw.

No Item name Quantity Lot No

1 Mini backhoe (3.5T) 1backhoe Lot1

2 Road roller (12T) 3rollers Lot2

3 Dump truck (8T) 4trucks Lot3

4 Truck Crane 3T (1) truck and Trash Bin (2)bins 1pair Lot5

5 Hopper tipper 2tippers Lot4

6 100KVA generator 1gernerator Lot6

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Overview Yangon Mandalay Railway Improvement Project Phase II Deadline 26 June 2019 Description The Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar has received a loan from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) towards the cost of the Yangon Mandalay Railway Improvement Project Phase II.

2. Bidding will be conducted through procedures in accordance with the applicable Guidelines for Procurement under Japanese ODA loans, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries, as defined in the Loan Agreement. (a) The Eligible Nationality of the Contractor(s) shall be Japan in case of the prime Contractor. (b) In case where the prime Contractor is a joint venture, such joint venture will be eligible provided that the nationality of the lead partner is Japan, that the nationality of the other partners is Japan and/or the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and that the total share of work of Japanese partners in the joint venture is more than fifty percent (50%) of the contract amount. 3. Myanma Railways, Ministry of Transport and Communications now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the design, execution and completion of the Rolling Stock Procurement Works as described above (“the Works”). International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with JICA’s Single-Stage Bidding Procedure. 4. A complete set of the bidding documents can be obtained and inspected by interested bidders upon submission of a written application to the address below during office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 16:30 on Monday to Friday (except public holidays). Managing Director, Myanma Railways, the Ministry of Transport and Communications Naypyitaw railway station compound, Pobba Thiri township, Naypyitaw, Myanmar Telephone: +95-67 -77024, Facsimile number: +95-67-77164 Email address: [email protected], [email protected] (not for submission but for clarification)

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Invitation for Bid

Description: Rolling Stock

Non-refundable Document Fee

IFB No: IFB- MR/BD/2105

Design, manufacture, supply, installation, delivery, testing and commissioning of Rolling Stock (design build):

1. Type of Train: Diesel Electric Multiple Units (DEMUs).

2. Total number of cars: 180 cars (6 cars/train x 30 train-sets) which shall be delivered to the Insein DRC Depot/ Mahlwagon Shed or New Ywathagyi depot and workshop

USD 1,000


THIS WEEK’S NEW DATA

Japan exports to Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2019 34 56 54 53

2018 57 83 69 74 68 47 45 36 46 66 54 50

2017 67 83 72 66 64 74 79 69 86 64 65 94

2016 62 89 99 96 69 70 67 57 88 82 106 98

Japan imports from Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2019 101 115 125 109

2018 90 102 109 97 72 76 96 122 137 168 107 88

2017 77 92 99 78 61 67 84 100 108 114 95 79

2016 72 86 89 74 44 58 59 89 106 84 69 61

Thailand exports to Myanmar

Jan Feb March April May June July August Sep Oct Nov Dec

2019 367 352

2018 353 374 438 375 440 428 382 396 352 366 360 348

2017 357 399 432 314 372 334 323 344 369 333 364 365

2016 351 347 380 335 379 340 333 327 326 320 350 387

Thailand imports from Myanmar


2019 226 234

2018 241 226 208 256 229 252 237 253 267 291 271 278

2017 43 202 168 172 190 218 214 261 252 265 249 241

2016 231 207 185 206 182 210 199 166 190 197 199 181

U.S. exports to Myanmar


2019 23 31 23 27

2018 19 19 28 25 23 23 19 17 24 17 23 26

2017 18 18 50 15 11 14 13 10 11 17 16 17

2016 15 53 8 11 8 8 12 12 13 16 17 21

U.S. imports from Myanmar


2019 46 59 63 50

2018 33 32 28 38 39 29 52 48 45 52 64 34

2017 25 24 28 25 30 20 31 40 36 42 35 29

2016 15 18 15 19 19 16 20 31 24 25 25 18

All data is in US$ millions This data is obtained from the following sources: Japan’s Ministry of Finance Bank of Thailand United States Census Bureau

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W/E retail fuel prices, April to June 2019

Week Diesel Octane 95 Octane 92

W/E 9 April Ks1005 Ks980 Ks905

W/E 23 April Ks1030 Ks1005 Ks940

W/E 29 April Ks1040 Ks1020 Ks1025

W/E 7 May Ks1035 Ks1030 Ks965

W/E 14May Ks1025 Ks1030 Ks965

W/E 21May Ks1025 Ks1030 Ks970

W/E 28 May Ks1035 Ks1045 Ks970

W/E 4 June Ks995 Ks1010 Ks930

W/E 11 June Ks960 Ks970 Ks890


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Source: Myanmar Petroleum Trade Association. Myanmar Ks per litre Note: The original source refers to the figures as "fuel prices". According to our surveys of petrol stations, they are largely in line with retail prices in Yangon. The source notes that retail prices may vary from location to location due to transportation costs.

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Builder Myanmar 2019 Date: 1-3 August 2019

Venue: Novotel, Yangon Max Convention Centre , Yangon, Myanmar

http://www.buildmyanmar.com/

Builders Myanmar 2019

Builders Myanmar 2019 featuring: Construction Myanmar 2019 and Building Materials Myanmar 2019 is set to be Myanmar's most complete Building & Construction event in Myanmar that brings together an international congregation of building and construction companies, contractors, property developers, architects and also its supporting industries gathered in Yangon to showcase the latest developments in the building and construction industry.

GMS Rail Expansion Summit 2019 Date: 17-18 June 2019

Venue: Summit Partview, Yangon, Myanmar http://www.railexpansion.org/

GMS Rail Expansion Summit 2019

In view of escalating sub regional trade, growing concerns over climate change and, more recently, sharply fluctuating fuel costs, the GMS countries have accelerated their plans for upgrading their national railway networks and for interconnecting these by constructing new railway connections.

GRES 2019 will expose you with the most prominent industry leaders and government officials from across the region and provide you the tremendous environment to learn, network and make new business with this event.

We look forward to your participation in 5th GMS Rail Expansion Summit 2019.


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Myanauto 2019 Date: 6-8 September 2019

Venue: Tatmadaw Hall, Yangon, Myanmar https://www.myanauto.com/

AMPA Myanmar 2019

This event showcases products such as the hex key wrench, gear puller, wheel master wrench, folding hex key, and also parts related to automobiles and power trains.

AMPA Myanmar 2019 Date: 26-29 September 2019

Venue: Yangon Convention Center, Yangon, Myanmar

https://www.auto-myanmar.com/

Myanauto 2019

Myanauto is an international auto parts, accessories, services, & repair equipment show, which will provide the ideal marketing venue for auto, auto parts, accessories and service, and repair equipment manufacturers and suppliers to meet face-to-face with key buyers and business owners.


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Myanmar Marine Expo 2019 Date: 6-7 November 2019

Venue: Novotel Max, Yangon, Myanmar

http://marine-myanmar.com/

Myanmar Marine Expo 2019

Myanmar Marine Expo (MYANMEX) 2019 is a event that brings an international congregation of companies together in Myanmar.

It is slated to be Myanmar's most comprehensive international business platform encompassing all aspects of safe guarding, ship building, ship repairs, shipping, maritime engineering, offshore engineering & technology, ports & logistics and more.

The event is an exceptional meeting point for the global maritime community in Myanmar, a region where the industry remains buoyant and strong growth is set to occur.

Myanmar Marine Expo 2019 (MYANMEX 2019) will bring together leading industry players.

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