Myanmar authorities plan to culture golden pearls in Myeik Archipelago, Tanintharyi region, on a commercial scale

MYEIK- Plans are underway to produce golden pearls which are very popular among the international countries, in Myeik Archipelago, Taninthayi Region.

Moreover, the 6th Pearl Expo will be held in Hong Kong from February 23rd to 25th. Myanmar Pearl Production and companies from home and abroad are now culturing the pearls which were keen on paying attention. This year pearl production exceeds to the target.

“First every Myanmar Pearl Expo was held in Les Veges of the United States of America, last year. We gained more success. Likewise, we are going to show 6th Myanmar Pearl Auction in February. We would like to say that the international countries are now interesting the Myanmar Pearls being produced in Taninthayi Region. According to the records of local and international emporiums, merchants from Asia and Europe mostly had to buy Myanmar Pearls. Likewise, the merchants from Japan, China, Korea, Thai, Singapore, Canada, India and the U.S bought the pearls,” said Myo Lwin, Deputy General Manager of the Myanmar Pearl Enterprise.

Myanmar Pearls are very popular among the international because the size is very large, the layer is thick and bright.

“Japan, China and India are very interested in Myanmar Pearls. The merchants from 130 foreign countries have to buy it. In domestic pearl expo, about 20 foreign merchants bought the Myanmar pearls. We aimed to mainly produce golden pearls. That’s why we ordered the companies from home and abroad to do research work on the Myanmar golden pearls. At present, we are researching the golden pearls by using One By One Method. We are now striving to carry out Mass Production of golden pearls and already get good opportunities,” said Myo Lwin.

In Myeik Archipelago, there are nine Pearl Culture Companies from home and abroad including state-owned one. The Myanmar Pearl Enterprise had produced totaling 306 pearl lots in 2017-18 fiscal year.

(Eleven Media Group: http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/business/13473 )

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