1. The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF), together with its member companies—Shwe Wah Yaung Agriculture Production Co., Ltd., Good Brothers’ Co., Ltd., Wilmar Myanmar Riceland Limited, Aung Naing Thit Sar Co., Ltd., Vivo Group, and Benchmark Marine & Agro Exports Co., Ltd.—jointly established the Myanmar Pavilion – Rice at the 23rd China–ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), held in Nanning, People’s Republic of China, from 17 to 21 September 2026.
The pavilion showcased approximately 30 varieties of Myanmar rice, including Myanmar Pawsan rice, Special Emahta, Emahta, and Ngasein Yar Kyaw rice, along with various value-added rice products.
2. On 17 September 2026, the MRF and its member companies’ exhibition booths received a delegation comprising the Vice President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Union Minister of the Ministry of Commerce, the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation, senior government officials, the Chairman and Vice Chairmen of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), and representatives of sister associations.
The MRF Chairman and representatives of the participating companies warmly welcomed the delegation and provided explanations about the exhibits and the Myanmar rice industry.
3. The exhibition booths remained open from 17 to 21 September 2026, attracting daily visits from Chinese rice traders, companies, and other interested parties. Representatives at the MRF pavilion provided information on the quality and prices of various Myanmar rice varieties, the types of rice most commonly exported to China, and value-added products derived from rice.
During the exhibition, three MRF member companies successfully signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in their respective business areas, marking a further step towards strengthening business partnerships and expanding trade opportunities between Myanmar and China.
The Myanmar Rice Federation remains committed to promoting Myanmar rice in international markets, strengthening partnerships with overseas business communities, and creating new opportunities for the sustainable growth of Myanmar’s rice export industry.
