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    Free fall

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 22/03/2021

    » Yangon is burning: Plumes of smoke rose into the skyline in the north of the city every day last week. Large parts of Myanmar's biggest city and main commercial centre resembled a battle zone after the military junta imposed martial law in several neighbourhoods.

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    Myanmar maps out recovery and reform

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 23/11/2020

    » The Myanmar government is putting the finishing touches on an ambitious new economic recovery and reform plan. To be announced during the current transition period following the Nov 8 elections, it will be part of the strategic plan for the next five years.

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    After the Covid election

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/11/2020

    » Myanmar's "Covid election" has dominated the local psyche for more than a month now. The coronavirus crisis changed the nature of campaigning for the Nov 8 polls, severely affected the voting process and delayed the second stage of the government's pandemic recovery plans. While everyone was preoccupied with the polls, the country was virtually on hold.

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    Vote vs Virus

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 05/10/2020

    » Myanmar's national elections are set to go ahead in just over four weeks even though the country is reeling from a second wave of Covid-19 that shows no signs of abating any time soon.

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    China's grand vision

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 10/02/2020

    » Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic state visit to Myanmar last month was aimed at drawing the country ever closer and persuading the world of the importance of Beijing's new international approach. It was an exercise in strategic diplomacy, rolling out China's grand vision for the region and encouraging the creation of a loyal and supportive neighbourhood.

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    Headwinds in Myanmar

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 20/01/2020

    » The economic outlook for Myanmar for the coming year looks resilient, but the country faces enormous risks posed by internal tensions and international economic trends, according to the World Bank.

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    Time to deliver

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 25/11/2019

    » The Myanmar government knows it needs to improve the country's economic performance and extend the benefits of development more evenly across society. With elections only a year away, the ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) needs some big wins to prove to the country's entrepreneurs and the urban middle class that it is pro-business.

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    Clearer picture

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 30/09/2019

    » The Myanmar government has begun a major overhaul of its procurement and contract procedures in an effort to strengthen the transparency and competitiveness of major development projects.

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    Myanmar banks feel the heat

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 23/09/2019

    » The fragile state of Myanmar's banking industry remains a problem for the government as it strives to liberalise the financial sector and create a genuine market-based economy. A mini-run on local banks earlier this month underscored how shaky public confidence is.

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    Selling 'Suukyinomics'

    Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 02/09/2019

    » A delegation led by Thaung Tun, Myanmar's economic tsar, hit the road to Bangkok recently to talk up the unique and refreshing government approach that they hope will persuade Thai investors to participate in the country's fast-growing development.

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