Myanmar migrant remittances now junta’s largest foreign currency source

MyanmarNews Labour remittances sent back to families from Myanmar migrant workers abroad exceeded US$5.6 billion in 2025, according to regime data Family members saying goodbye to those departing for foreign countries at Yangon International Airport (Photo: Myanmar Now) Labour remittances sent back to families from Myanmar migrant workers abroad exceeded US$5.6 billion in 2025, according to regime data. . . Subscribe for full access Myanmar Now's award-winning journalism is made possible by our subscribers. Become one today. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Log in Related Articles