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Myanmar confident of economic take-off this year
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 08/01/2018
» After nearly two years in power, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and her government face a crucial year ahead. Apart from significant political problems -- resolving the troubles in violence-torn Rakhine state and reviving the stalled peace process -- the government needs to show dramatically improved performance on the economic front.
Myanmar powers up
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 11/12/2017
» The government of Myanmar has made energising the power sector an urgent priority, aiming to provide electricity to the whole country by 2030 at the latest. While hydroelectric dams will provide most power needs, new gas-powered plants and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will increase the supply in the medium term. International finance and expertise are being sought, with abundant business opportunities for foreign firms.
Myanmar renews SEZ push
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 02/10/2017
» Myanmar's special economic zones (SEZs) are a central part of a revitalised economic strategy in which increased manufacturing activity will play a key role. And breathing renewed life and energy into stagnant or stalled SEZs has moved to the top of the government's agenda.
Suu Kyi, generals form a cosy alliance
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 16/05/2016
» Myanmar's new democratic government, led by the charismatic Aung San Suu Kyi, has only been in power for 50 days.
Suu Kyi still grapples with cabinet line-up
News, Larry Jagan, Published on 21/03/2016
» In a little over a week Aung San Suu Kyi and her party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), will formally take over the reins of government. The Herculean task of preparing to rule the country is well under way. But the role of the military remains strong -- with the future government likely to be a power sharing arrangement.