Checkpoint reopening to boost Myanmar trade (opens original article in a new tab)

Myanmar reopened the Myawaddy border checkpoint to boost trade with Thailand, but import control measures and foreign exchange policies remain challenges.

• Myanmar reopened the Myawaddy border checkpoint on May 28 after a closure since August 2025
• The checkpoint is a major gateway to Myanmar's key economic areas and is expected to boost trade with Thailand
• Myanmar's import licensing system requires importers to have sufficient export earnings balances or be matched with parties that do