Three Japanese firms busted over fake software
The Economic Crime Division recently raided three Japanese business ventures on the Eastern Seaboard and pressed software piracy charges against them for violating copyrights on software worth a total of Bt32.7 million.
Among the three cases was a Thai-Japanese joint venture in Chon Buri manufacturing parts and accessories for motor vehicles and engines using pirated Siemens software worth Bt19.5 million – the highest infringement value discovered so far this year.
Another case involved a plastic auto-parts producer in Samut Prakan, 94-per-cent owned by Japanese shareholders.
The company was raided in late October and also faces charges of violating copyrights on Siemens software, in this case worth Bt11.7 million. – The Nation
Myanmar exports of steamed rice grow
Myanmar’s exports of steamed rice have reached about 1,500 tonnes a month amid increasing demand from various countries, a well-placed source at the Myanmar Rice and Paddy Merchants Association (MRPMA) said.
Russia is the main importer of the rice.
Myanmar currently exports steamed rice at a rate of US$515 per tonne, said Thaung Win of the Shwe Zar Chi Company.
Pointing out the high demand for steamed rice, he said, “Actually, the demand is 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes per month.”
Officials said more factories are being built to meet the demand. – Eleven Media Group.
