Plunging currency, dollar drought worsen Myanmar economic crisis
The kyat has tumbled about 50% since the military seized power in February.
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The kyat has tumbled about 50% since the military seized power in February.
COVID restrictions and a civil disobedience movement have hit normal economic activities and are hurting exports.
The plunging kyat is already taking its toll on the economy, with some businesses shutting down because they are unable to cope with rising costs of imports and raw materials.
A Central Bank of Myanmar official says a new rule requiring exporters to sell excess foreign exchange to banks within 30 days of receipt is helping to bring the exchange rate down
New restrictions are announced after Myanmar’s shadow government launches a lottery campaign.